Mac dictation · Head to head
THOHT vs Wispr Flow
Both turn speech into text on your Mac, but they sit at opposite ends of the spectrum: THOHT keeps core transcription on-device, while Wispr Flow sends your audio to the cloud for the most polished AI formatting.
By the THOHT team · Updated July 2026
The short answer
Pick THOHT if you want private, offline dictation on Apple silicon Mac, a free local tier with no weekly word cap, and a low-cost Pro plan. Pick Wispr Flow if cloud-grade AI formatting and using the same app on Windows, iOS and Android matter more than offline privacy.
Side by side
| THOHT | Wispr Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (personal) | Free + $4.99/mo Pro | Free + ~$12–15/mo Pro |
| Processing | On-device / cloud by platform | Cloud |
| Free tier | Unlimited, local | ~2,000 words/week |
| Platforms | macOS + iOS + iPadOS | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| iOS app | Yes, iPhone + iPad (Universal Purchase) | Yes |
| Licence | Free + subscription | Subscription |
| Open source | No | No |
| Apple Silicon | Native | App runs natively |
Where each one wins
Where THOHT wins
- On Apple silicon Macs, core transcription can run on-device and offline.
- Cheaper: $4.99/mo Pro vs Wispr Flow's roughly $12–15/mo.
- Free tier has no weekly word cap; Wispr Flow's free tier is limited to about 2,000 words/week.
- Native Apple silicon app with Apple hardware acceleration.
- Native iPhone and iPad app too — one Universal Purchase covers all three supported platforms.
Where Wispr Flow wins
- Cloud AI formatting is its whole focus — tone commands, auto-edits and very polished output.
- Wider platform reach: also runs on Windows and Android, not just Apple devices.
- No local model to manage; nothing depends on your device's horsepower.
Our verdict
If privacy, offline use and price lead your list, THOHT is the better fit. If you live across Windows, Mac and phones and want the most hands-off polished output, Wispr Flow earns its higher price.
About Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow is a cross-platform, cloud-based dictation tool that turns speech directly into polished, context-aware text with tone commands and auto-edits. It's the strongest on AI formatting and runs on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android — but it always sends your audio to the cloud and can't work offline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wispr Flow offline?+
Which is cheaper, THOHT or Wispr Flow?+
Does THOHT have an iPhone app like Wispr Flow?+
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.