Walkie vs Superwhisper
Both apps type what you say into any app, and both can do it entirely on your device. The differences are in what else comes with the subscription, and how you would rather pay.
The short answer
Choose Walkie if you also want text-to-speech, or meeting notes on Windows or Linux, in the same app — Walkie Pro is $72/year against Superwhisper Pro's $84.99. Choose Superwhisper if you would rather pay once for a $249.99 lifetime license, or want free meeting notes on a Mac.
Superwhisper pricing: Free; Pro $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr, or $249.99 once for a lifetime license (40% off for students); Enterprise priced on request.
| Feature | Walkie | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Unlimited on-device dictation + 2,000 Cloud Mode words/week | Unlimited on-device Whisper models and meeting notes on Mac; Pro features free for your first 3,000 words |
| Paid price | Free; Pro $7.50/mo ($6/mo annually, $72/yr) | Pro $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr, or $249.99 once (lifetime) |
| Full ladder | Free · Pro $6 · Work $14 · Team $25 (per month, billed annually) | Free · Pro $8.49/mo · Enterprise priced on request |
| Fully on-device mode | Yes — On-Device Mode, free and unlimited, never leaves the device | Yes — Whisper models run on your device, on Free |
| Works offline | Yes, in On-Device Mode | Yes — its site says offline models run best on Apple Silicon Macs |
| Speech models | 7+ swappable (Whisper, Parakeet, Moonshine) | Whisper models on Free; cloud and local AI models on Pro |
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ |
| Meeting notes | Yes — 3-meeting trial free · Pro 10/mo (8 h) · Work 100/mo (40 h) · Team 150/mo (75 h) | Yes — meeting assistant included on Free |
| Meeting notes platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS only |
| Read Aloud (text-to-speech) | Yes — 950+ voices, word-by-word highlighting. 10 min/mo free · Pro 2 h/mo · Work & Team 5 h/mo | Not listed on its site |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iPhone, Android; Linux experimental | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Pay once (lifetime license) | No — monthly or annual | Yes — $249.99 |
| SSO, SOC 2 | No | Yes, on Enterprise: SOC 2 Type II, centralized billing and sign-in |
Superwhisper pricing and features verified from their pricing page. Walkie's own numbers are read live from our plan definitions.
Why choose Walkie over Superwhisper?
It reads as well as it writes. Read Aloud speaks any highlighted text in 950+ natural voices across 30+ languages, with word-by-word highlighting — one shortcut, in whatever app you are already in, or drop a PDF on it. Superwhisper's site lists no text-to-speech, so that would be a second app.
Meeting notes on Windows and Linux too. Walkie records and transcribes meetings on macOS, Windows and Linux, with who-said-what labels and no bot joining the call. Superwhisper's meeting assistant is Mac only. Walkie's meetings start as a three-meeting trial and then come with Pro.
There is a Linux build. Walkie ships an experimental Linux build for x64, including Omarchy. Superwhisper lists Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.
Free cloud polish every week, and a cheaper subscription. Walkie's free tier includes 2,000 Cloud Mode words every week, on top of unlimited on-device dictation; Superwhisper's free Pro features stop after your first 3,000 words. Walkie Pro is $7.50/month or $72/year against Superwhisper Pro's $8.49 or $84.99.
When Superwhisper is the better fit
You can pay once. Superwhisper sells a $249.99 lifetime license alongside its monthly and annual plans. Walkie is subscription only, so if you dislike subscriptions and plan to keep using it for years, Superwhisper's lifetime option is the cheaper road.
Free meeting notes on a Mac. Superwhisper includes its meeting assistant on the free plan, on Mac. Walkie's meetings start as a three-meeting trial, then need a paid plan. If free meeting notes on a Mac are the whole point, that is a real difference.
Paperwork for your IT team. Superwhisper Enterprise is SOC 2 Type II certified, with centralized billing and sign-in, and control over which models people can use. Walkie is HIPAA-ready but has no SSO and no admin console — if your security team has a checklist, Superwhisper answers more of it.
The bottom line
Superwhisper and Walkie are closer than most pairs on this site: both dictate on your device for free. Pick Superwhisper if you want to pay once or need its Enterprise security paperwork. Pick Walkie if you also want text-to-speech, meeting notes on Windows or Linux, or a Linux build at all.
Walkie vs Superwhisper — common questions
Is Walkie a good Superwhisper alternative?
Yes, especially if you use Windows or Linux, or want text-to-speech. Both apps dictate on your device for free. Walkie adds Read Aloud with 950+ voices, records meetings on macOS, Windows and Linux, and Walkie Pro is $72/year against Superwhisper Pro's $84.99. Superwhisper is the better pick if you want a one-time lifetime license.
Does Superwhisper work offline?
Yes. Superwhisper runs Whisper models on your device, and its own site says offline models run best on Apple Silicon Macs. Walkie's On-Device Mode also works with no connection at all once its model is downloaded.
Is Superwhisper cheaper than Walkie?
As a subscription, no: Superwhisper Pro is $8.49/month or $84.99/year, and Walkie Pro is $7.50/month or $72/year. Superwhisper also sells a $249.99 lifetime license, which costs less than any subscription if you keep using it for several years.