Aqua Voice vs Wispr Flow: Two Cloud Dictation Apps
Aqua Voice and Wispr Flow are both cloud dictation apps, and both charge per month — but they optimize for different users. Aqua tunes its Avalon model to read your screen and handle technical terms; Wispr Flow bundles the Notetaker for meetings and team admin on its higher tiers.
Prices checked October 21, 2026: Aqua Voice Pro is $10/mo ($8/mo annual), Max $30/mo ($24/mo annual). Wispr Flow Pro is $15/user/mo ($12/mo annual), Growth $23/user/mo ($18/mo annual).
Aqua Voice vs Wispr Flow: Side by Side
From aquavoice.com/pricing and wisprflow.ai/pricing, checked October 21, 2026.
| Feature | Aqua Voice | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1,000 words total, Avalon model | 2,000 words/week on desktop, limited mobile use |
| Entry paid price | $10/mo or $8/mo annual | $15/user/mo or $12/user/mo annual |
| Top individual tier | Max $30/mo ($24/mo annual) with realtime mode | Growth $23/user/mo ($18/mo annual) with SSO and HIPAA |
| Model approach | Avalon, screen-aware, tuned for technical terms | Cloud models with app-aware formatting |
| Languages | 49 | 100+ |
| Platforms | Mac + Android | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Meetings | None | Notetaker with speaker identification and MCP access |
| Teams | Business plan with SSO/SAML, SCIM, zero data retention | Growth/Enterprise with SSO, HIPAA enforcement, MDM |
Free plan
Aqua Voice
1,000 words total, Avalon model
Wispr Flow
2,000 words/week on desktop, limited mobile use
Entry paid price
Aqua Voice
$10/mo or $8/mo annual
Wispr Flow
$15/user/mo or $12/user/mo annual
Top individual tier
Aqua Voice
Max $30/mo ($24/mo annual) with realtime mode
Wispr Flow
Growth $23/user/mo ($18/mo annual) with SSO and HIPAA
Model approach
Aqua Voice
Avalon, screen-aware, tuned for technical terms
Wispr Flow
Cloud models with app-aware formatting
Languages
Aqua Voice
49
Wispr Flow
100+
Platforms
Aqua Voice
Mac + Android
Wispr Flow
Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Meetings
Aqua Voice
None
Wispr Flow
Notetaker with speaker identification and MCP access
Teams
Aqua Voice
Business plan with SSO/SAML, SCIM, zero data retention
Wispr Flow
Growth/Enterprise with SSO, HIPAA enforcement, MDM
Pricing at a Glance
Aqua Voice
- Free: $0
- Pro: $10/mo
- Max: $30/mo
- Business: $24/seat/mo
Wispr Flow
- Free: $0
- Pro: $12/user/mo
- Growth: $18/user/mo
- Enterprise: Custom
A third option: Sotto
If you are comparing cloud subscriptions, consider what stays local: Sotto runs Whisper and Parakeet models on your Mac, works offline, and costs $49 once for up to 3 Macs — versus $288 over three years for Aqua Pro or $432 for Wispr Flow Pro on annual billing.
Sotto sacrifices screen awareness and the Notetaker. It adds a local REST API, the CLI, system-audio recording and the Sotto Assistant, which neither cloud app offers.
macOS 15+ · Up to 3 Macs · All future updates included
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for code, Aqua Voice or Wispr Flow?
Aqua Voice reads the app you are typing in and its Avalon model is benchmarked on technical terms, which helps with code identifiers. Wispr Flow formats for the app but does not read your screen the same way.
Which has a better free plan?
Wispr Flow: 2,000 words per week recurring beats Aqua's one-time 1,000 words. Neither free tier supports daily dictation.
Aqua Voice vs Wispr Flow for teams?
Wispr Flow has deeper team tooling: shared dictionaries, centralized billing, SSO, HIPAA enforcement with a BAA and MDM. Aqua's Business plan covers SSO/SAML, SCIM and zero data retention.
Cheaper alternative to both?
For Mac users, Sotto is $49 once for up to 3 Macs with local, offline transcription and lifetime updates. VoiceInk at $25 for one Mac is another one-time option.