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Best dictation apps for Mac in 2026: Wispr Flow, superwhisper and more
Wispr Flow and superwhisper both list 100+ languages and run on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. superwhisper works offline and its free plan has unlimited Whisper models, while Wispr Flow's free plan is capped at 2,000 words a week on desktop. macOS Dictation is built in. Everpaper Dictate covers Italian and English on the Mac and is in private beta.
Disclosure. Everpaper is our product, and it is in this article. We say where it falls short, and every competitor fact below carries the date we checked it.
Facts as of October 2026. Prices and features change. Each source is linked at the end.
A dictation app needs to be fast, get your languages right, and put the text where your cursor is. The differences are in price, languages, and whether anything leaves the Mac.
Quick comparison
| Wispr Flow | superwhisper | macOS Dictation | Everpaper Dictate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ languages and dialects | Varies by language and region | Italian and English |
| Offline | Not stated on its pricing page | Yes | Depends on your Keyboard settings | Yes, runs on the Mac |
| Free plan | 2,000 words a week on desktop | Voice-to-text anywhere, unlimited Whisper models | Built in | Part of the app, off until you turn it on |
| Paid | Pro $15 a month ($12 annual); Growth $23 ($18 annual) | Pro with cloud and local models; monthly, yearly and lifetime options | None | Private beta, no public price |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Mac | macOS 15+, Apple silicon |
Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow lists dictation in 100+ languages on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. The Free plan gives 2,000 words a week on desktop, with a limited weekly allowance on mobile. Pro is $15 a month or $12 a month billed annually, and Growth is $23 or $18. The pricing page also lists a Notetaker on Mac and Windows. It does not say whether dictation runs on the device, so check that if it matters.
superwhisper
superwhisper turns your voice into text in any app, on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. The Free plan includes 100+ languages and unlimited Whisper models. It works without an internet connection, and the site notes that offline models run best on Apple silicon Macs and that Intel Macs work better with cloud models. Pro adds cloud and local AI models and your own API keys, and has monthly, yearly and lifetime options. The Pro amount is on its pricing page, and we have not quoted it here.
macOS Dictation
Dictation is built into the Mac. You can add several languages in Keyboard settings and switch between them with the language indicator beside the microphone icon. Dictation is not available in every language or region. Keyboard settings show whether general text dictation is processed on the device. In supported languages it adds punctuation for you.
Everpaper Dictate
Everpaper is our product, and Dictate is a small part of it. Hold fn, speak, let go, and the words land where the cursor is. It works in Italian and English. A sentence that mixes the two stays as you said it, because the clean-up step no longer translates the smaller language. It runs on the Mac with the speech model Everpaper already uses for meetings, never downloads anything on its own, and is off until you turn it on in setup or in Settings, which asks for the microphone. Dictations show up in your Everpaper history.
Limits: two languages, macOS 15 or later on Apple silicon only, private beta with no public price, and no mobile version. If you need German, French or Japanese dictation, pick one of the others. For meetings, Everpaper transcribes 25 European languages: see transcribing meetings in 25 languages.
How to choose
- Most languages and a polished app: Wispr Flow or superwhisper.
- It has to work offline and cost nothing: superwhisper’s free plan, or macOS Dictation.
- Italian and English, mixed, on the Mac, with your day and meetings in the same app: Everpaper.
- You also want a launcher with clipboard history: see Mac launchers with clipboard history.
Apply for the Everpaper private beta.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dictation app for Mac?
For the widest language list, Wispr Flow or superwhisper, which both list 100+ languages. For offline use, superwhisper. For nothing to install, macOS Dictation. For Italian and English on the Mac inside an app that also keeps your day, Everpaper Dictate, which is in private beta.
Is there a free alternative to Wispr Flow?
superwhisper's free plan includes voice-to-text in any app with unlimited Whisper models and works offline. macOS Dictation is built in. Wispr Flow itself is free up to 2,000 words a week on desktop.
Which dictation apps work offline?
superwhisper says it works offline, and offline models run best on Apple silicon. Everpaper Dictate runs on the Mac with the speech model Everpaper already has. macOS Dictation can process general text on the device, depending on your Keyboard settings.
Can I dictate in two languages in the same sentence?
Everpaper Dictate keeps a sentence that mixes Italian and English as you said it, without translating the smaller language. macOS Dictation lets you add several languages and switch between them with the language indicator.
How much does Wispr Flow cost?
Free is $0 with a 2,000-word weekly cap on desktop. Pro is $15 a month, or $12 a month billed annually. Growth is $23 a month, or $18 billed annually.
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Written by Marco Iannello Updated 21 October 2026 How we write comparisons