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    THOHT vs Superwhisper

    These two are closer than most — both lead with on-device transcription on Apple Silicon. The differences are price, how the free tier works, and whether you want an iOS app and a lifetime-licence option.

    By the THOHT team · Updated June 2026

    The short answer

    Pick THOHT for the lowest Pro price and a forever-free local tier with no caps. Pick Superwhisper if you want a mature modes system, an iOS companion, 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 as of June 2026 and may change; check Superwhisper's site for the latest.

    Side by side

    THOHTSuperwhisper
    Price (personal)Free + $4.99/mo ProFree + Pro ~$8.49/mo
    ProcessingOn-deviceHybrid
    Free tierUnlimited, localYes (small local models)
    PlatformsmacOS (Apple Silicon) + iOSmacOS, iOS, Windows
    iOS appYes (Universal Purchase)Yes
    LicenceFree + subscriptionFree + subscription (lifetime option)
    Open sourceNoNo
    Apple SiliconNativeYes

    Where each one wins

    Where THOHT wins

    • Lower monthly price: $4.99/mo Pro vs Superwhisper's roughly $8.49/mo.
    • Forever-free local tier with no time or usage caps.
    • Single native on-device model tuned for Apple Silicon — nothing to download or pick.

    Where Superwhisper wins

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

    Our verdict

    Want the cheapest, simplest forever-free local dictation across Mac and iPhone? THOHT. Want the most configurable local-first toolkit with deep custom modes and a buy-once option? Superwhisper.

    About Superwhisper

    Superwhisper is the offline-first "standard" for many Mac and iPhone users: system-wide push-to-talk dictation with modes for email, chat and code. It runs local models for privacy and offline use, with optional cloud models and BYOK for heavier work.

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    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 keeps core transcription local and uses the cloud only for optional Pro AI editing and translation.
    Which is cheaper?+
    THOHT's Pro is $4.99/month (US); Superwhisper Pro is reported around $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 iPhone apps. THOHT uses one Universal Purchase across Mac and iPhone; Superwhisper covers Mac + iOS when bought via its website, and also has a Windows app.

    Try THOHT free on Mac and iPhone

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

    Download on the Mac App StoreSee full pricing

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