Superwhisper Pricing: Free, Pro Monthly, Annual and Lifetime
Superwhisper is free with local Whisper models, and Pro unlocks cloud models, AI modes, file transcription and Meetings. Pro costs $8.49 billed monthly, $84.99 billed annually, or $249.99 once for a lifetime license. One Pro license covers unlimited Macs and Windows PCs plus iPhone and Android.
All three Pro billing options unlock the same feature set; only the billing differs. Prices below were checked on superwhisper.com/docs/billing/plans on October 21, 2026.
Superwhisper Plans and Prices
From superwhisper.com/docs/billing/plans, checked October 21, 2026.
| Plan | Price | Billing | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superwhisper Free | $0 | free | Unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, up to 2 modes without AI processing |
| Superwhisper Pro monthly | $8.49/mo | monthly | Cloud models, AI modes, file transcription, Meetings, realtime transcription |
| Superwhisper Pro annual | $84.99/yr | annual | Same Pro features, billed yearly (saves ~17%) |
| Superwhisper Pro lifetime | $249.99 once | one-time | Same Pro features, paid once; one license covers all your devices |
Is Superwhisper free?
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, custom vocabulary, text replacements and up to two modes without AI processing. Nothing you dictate leaves your device.
The limits: no cloud voice models, no AI-powered modes, no file transcription, no Meetings (beyond a 3,000-word Pro trial for new users), and only two custom modes.
Monthly, yearly or lifetime: which Superwhisper plan
Monthly at $8.49/mo suits trying Pro. Annual at $84.99/yr saves roughly 17%. Lifetime at $249.99 breaks even against the annual plan after about three years, then costs nothing — as long as Superwhisper keeps shipping updates that matter to you.
Students, educators and non-profits can get 40% off list price after verification. App Store and Google Play purchases cost more than buying on superwhisper.com.
Superwhisper vs Sotto: 3-Year Cost
| App | Plan | Price | 3-year cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sotto | One-time license (3 Macs, lifetime updates) | $49 once | $49 |
| Superwhisper | Pro, monthly | $8.49/mo | $305.64 |
| Superwhisper | Pro, annual | $84.99/yr | $254.97 |
| Superwhisper | Pro, lifetime | $249.99 once | $249.99 |
| Superwhisper | Free (local Whisper models) | $0 | $0 |
Prices checked October 21, 2026. Plans change; verify on the vendor's pricing page before buying.
A cheaper one-time option: Sotto
Sotto is $49 once for up to 3 Macs with lifetime updates. Superwhisper's lifetime license is $249.99, and its annual plan costs $254.97 over three years. Both apps run Whisper models locally and work offline.
The differences: Superwhisper covers Windows, iOS and Android and has AI modes like Super; Sotto is Mac-only but includes the Assistant, a local API and every feature at one fifth of Superwhisper's lifetime price.
macOS 15+ · Up to 3 Macs · All future updates included
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Superwhisper cost?
Superwhisper Pro costs $8.49/month, $84.99/year or $249.99 once for lifetime. The free plan includes unlimited local-Whisper dictation. Prices checked October 21, 2026.
Is Superwhisper free to use?
Yes, partially. The free plan has unlimited dictation with local Whisper models and two non-AI modes. Cloud models, AI modes, file transcription and Meetings require Pro.
Does Superwhisper have a lifetime license?
Yes. Pro lifetime costs $249.99 once and covers all your devices. It never expires and can be recovered if the key is lost.
Is Sotto cheaper than Superwhisper?
For Mac users, yes: Sotto is $49 once for up to 3 Macs versus $249.99 for Superwhisper lifetime or $254.97 over three years on the annual plan. Superwhisper covers more platforms and has a genuinely free local tier.