TessFlo vs Wispr Flow
Both turn your voice into text in any app. The difference is where your speech goes and how you pay.
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The short answer
Choose TessFlo if you dictate in English on an Apple Silicon Mac and want your speech processed on your Mac for a one-time $13.
Choose Wispr Flow if you need more than English, use Windows or your phone, or want a free plan for light use. Its transcription runs in the cloud and Pro is a subscription.
Side by side
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| TessFlo | Wispr Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 7-day free trial, then $13 once | Free up to 2,000 words a week on desktop; Pro $15/user/month, or $12/user/month billed annually |
| Where speech is processed | On your Mac after a one-time model download | In the cloud: “Transcription always occurs on the cloud” |
| Works offline | Yes, after a one-time setup | Not with cloud transcription |
| Platforms | macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon (M1 or later) | Mac, Windows, iOS and Android |
| Languages | English | 100+ |
Privacy
Speech recognition and enabled Light Cleanup run locally on your Mac. TessFlo does not send audio or transcript content to its licensing service. An internet connection is used when you request model downloads, use licensing features, or check for updates. Read the Privacy Policy for the full details.
Wispr Flow says transcription always happens in the cloud. Its data controls let you choose whether your dictations are used to improve its models and whether they are stored in the cloud; see its data controls page.
Cost over time
TessFlo costs $13 once after the free trial. At the annual rate of $12 a month, Wispr Flow Pro is $144 a year; its free plan covers up to 2,000 words a week on desktop.
Where Wispr Flow is the better fit
- You dictate in languages other than English.
- You need dictation on Windows, iPhone or Android as well as your Mac.
- You use an Intel Mac or a macOS version earlier than 14. TessFlo needs Apple Silicon and macOS 14.
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: