TessFlo vs Superwhisper
Both can transcribe on your Mac. Superwhisper does more; TessFlo keeps it simple and costs less.
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The short answer
Choose TessFlo if you want straightforward English dictation into any Mac app, processed on your Mac, for $13 once.
Choose Superwhisper if you want 100+ languages, AI modes with cloud language models, or apps on Windows, iOS and Android. Its free plan includes unlimited dictation with local Whisper models.
Side by side
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| TessFlo | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 7-day free trial, then $13 once | Free plan; Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year or $249.99 once |
| Free option | 7-day trial with full features | Unlimited dictation with any local Whisper model; up to 2 modes without AI processing |
| Where speech is processed | On your Mac after a one-time model download | On your Mac with local models; cloud models with Pro |
| Works offline | Yes, after a one-time setup | Yes, with local models |
| Speech models | NVIDIA Parakeet v2, OpenAI Whisper large-v3-turbo and Whisper small | Local Whisper models, plus cloud models with Pro |
| Platforms | macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon (M1 or later) | Mac, Windows, iOS and Android |
| Languages | English | 100+ |
Cost
TessFlo is $13 once after the trial. Superwhisper Pro is $84.99 a year or $249.99 for a lifetime licence, and its free plan already covers local Whisper dictation.
Where Superwhisper is the better fit
- You dictate in more than one language.
- You want AI modes that rewrite your words with cloud language models, or want to use your own API keys.
- You need dictation on Windows or your phone.
Where TessFlo fits
- You want a short setup: download one speech model, then press Option+Space in any app.
- You want English accuracy from NVIDIA Parakeet v2, with words appearing as you speak.
- You’d rather pay $13 once than choose between plans.
More options: compare the best dictation apps for Mac.
Sources
TessFlo details come from this website, the release notes and the Privacy Policy. Other apps, checked on 15 October 2026: