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A Wispr Flow alternative for Mac
If you like the idea of Wispr Flow but want your audio to stay on your Mac — or you've hit its weekly free-word cap — THOHT is an on-device alternative on Apple silicon Mac.
By the THOHT team · Facts checked
The short answer
THOHT is a strong Wispr Flow alternative when you want offline, on-device dictation on Apple silicon Mac, no local weekly word limit, and a cheaper Pro plan shared across Mac, iPhone and iPad. The trade-off: THOHT's mobile transcription and cloud AI editing are Pro-only, and there is no Windows or Android client.
Why THOHT is a strong Wispr Flow alternative
- On-device core transcription on Apple silicon Mac: audio stays on the Mac and works with no connection after model setup.
- No weekly word cap on the free tier — dictate as much as you want locally.
- Pro is $4.99/mo (US) vs Wispr Flow's $15/mo ($12/mo billed annually).
- Native Apple silicon performance with Apple hardware acceleration and 80+ languages auto-detected.
- Works on iPhone and iPad too — one Universal Purchase covers all three supported platforms.
- Pro still gives you AI polishing, translation and custom prompts when you want them.
Side by side
| Feature | THOHT | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price (personal) | Free + $4.99/mo Pro | Free + $15/mo Pro |
| Processing | On-device / cloud by platform | Cloud |
| Free tier | Unlimited local (Apple silicon Mac) | 2,000 desktop + 1,000 mobile words/week (soft limits) |
| 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 |
Stick with Wispr Flow if…
- You need the same dictation app on Windows or Android — THOHT covers Mac, iPhone and iPad, not those.
- You want cloud AI formatting on every dictation by default, not as a Pro add-on.
Our verdict
Not sure? The free local tier means you can try THOHT on an Apple silicon Mac at no cost before deciding. Use the local route on an Apple silicon Mac to keep dictation on-device.
About Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow provides cloud transcription and AI text formatting on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. It needs a connection. Its free desktop and mobile allowances are separate; the mobile allowance is shared across iOS and Android.
- Pricing details:
- $144/year ($12/month equivalent) when billed annually; eligible student plan available. Free weekly soft limits are 2,000 desktop and 1,000 shared mobile words; standard hard caps are 5,000 desktop and 1,500 mobile words. Bonuses can change the limits.
- Processing details:
- Audio is sent to Wispr's servers for transcription and AI formatting; not usable offline.
Primary sources · checked October 7, 2026
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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.