Mac dictation · Head to head

THOHT vs Superwhisper

Both offer on-device transcription on Apple silicon Mac and apps for iPhone. Compare their free tiers, monthly prices, mode configuration and supported platforms; Superwhisper also advertises a lifetime licence.

By the THOHT team · Facts checked October 7, 2026

The short answer

Pick THOHT for a low-cost Pro price, a forever-free local Mac tier with no caps, and one entitlement across Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pick Superwhisper if you want a mature modes system, Windows support, or a one-time lifetime licence.

Disclosure: we make THOHT, so treat this as our take — but a fair one. Superwhisper figures reflect publicly reported pricing and features checked October 7, 2026 and may change; check Superwhisper's site for the latest.

Side by side

Feature	THOHT	Superwhisper
Price (personal)	Free + $4.99/mo Pro	Free + $8.49/mo Pro
Processing	On-device / cloud by platform	Hybrid
Free tier	Unlimited local (Apple silicon Mac)	Free local models + 3,000-word Pro trial
Platforms	macOS + iOS + iPadOS	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
iOS app	Yes, iPhone + iPad (Universal Purchase)	Yes
Licence	Free + subscription	Free + subscription (lifetime option)
Open source	No	No
Apple Silicon	Native	Yes

Where each one wins

Where THOHT wins

Lower monthly price: $4.99/mo Pro vs Superwhisper's $8.49/mo.
Forever-free local tier with no time or usage caps.
Single native on-device model tuned for Apple Silicon — no engine selection required after setup.

Where Superwhisper wins

Mature, configurable modes for email, chat and code, plus BYOK and optional cloud models.
Also available on Windows and Android, beyond Apple devices.
Offers a lifetime-licence option if you'd rather not subscribe.

Our verdict

Want a simple forever-free local Mac tier plus one Pro entitlement across Mac, iPhone and iPad? THOHT. Want a configurable local-first toolkit with deep custom modes and a buy-once option? Superwhisper.

About Superwhisper

Superwhisper offers system-wide dictation with configurable modes and local or cloud processing. Its free local tier continues after the 3,000-word Pro-feature trial. Local-model support varies by platform.

Visit Superwhisper

Pricing details:: $84.99/year; a lifetime option is also advertised. Check checkout for the applicable licence and regional price.
Processing details:: Local and optional cloud transcription. Local models are documented for Mac, Windows and iPhone; Android local-model coverage is not confirmed by the model documentation.

Primary sources · checked October 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Are THOHT and Superwhisper both offline?+

Yes — both run core speech-to-text on-device on Apple Silicon and work offline. Superwhisper also offers optional cloud and BYOK models; THOHT can transcribe locally on Apple silicon Mac; Intel Mac, mobile, AI editing and translation use Pro cloud processing.

Which is cheaper?+

THOHT's Pro is $4.99/month (US); Superwhisper Pro is $8.49/month (≈$84.99/year), with a lifetime tier. Both have free tiers, but THOHT's local tier has no usage cap.

Does THOHT have an iOS app like Superwhisper?+

Yes — both have mobile apps. THOHT uses one Universal Purchase across Mac, iPhone and iPad; Superwhisper also lists Windows and Android apps.

Try THOHT on Mac, iPhone and iPad

Local dictation on Apple silicon Mac is free with no usage caps. Pro is $4.99/month (US) after a 7-day free trial — one Universal Purchase covers Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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