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The free SuperWhisper alternative for Mac and iPhone
SuperWhisper Pro costs $8.49/mo, $84.99/yr. Spokenly is free with local Parakeet and Whisper models, free BYOK cloud transcription, an iOS app with custom keyboard, and MCP for AI coding agents.
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Side-by-side cost
SuperWhisper
$8.49/mo
Spokenly
Free, Pro $9.99/mo
You save
Up to $101.88/year
Why switch from SuperWhisper to Spokenly
Free local models without a trial clock
SuperWhisper has a useful free tier, but larger local models and BYOK require Pro. Spokenly's local models are free with no time, word, or session limits.
Free bring-your-own API keys
Spokenly supports BYOK for OpenAI, Deepgram, Groq, Cartesia, and Fireworks on the free tier. SuperWhisper gates BYOK behind Pro.
iOS app with custom keyboard
One Pro subscription covers both Mac and iOS. SuperWhisper has an iOS app but the Mac app is the focus.
MCP for AI coding agents
Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can call Spokenly directly when they need voice input. SuperWhisper has no MCP integration.
Agent mode for macOS automation
Spokenly's agent mode lets you trigger macOS actions by voice. SuperWhisper is dictation-only.
Bash script hooks
Run pre and post scripts on transcribed text. SuperWhisper has no programmable extension points.
Side-by-side: where Spokenly differs
| Feature | Spokenly | SuperWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Unlimited local + BYOK | Useful, but larger models require Pro |
| BYOK cloud | Yes, free tier | Yes, Pro |
| iOS app | Yes, custom keyboard | Yes, basic |
| MCP for AI agents | Yes | No |
| Agent mode | Yes | No |
| Bash script hooks | Yes | No |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | Limited |
| Annual price | Free local, Pro $9.99/mo | $84.99/yr |
How to switch from SuperWhisper in 5 minutes
- 1Download Spokenly from spokenly.app/download (it's free).
- 2Open Settings and pick a model. Parakeet or Whisper Large V3 Turbo are great defaults for offline use.
- 3Set your dictation shortcut. Most users pick Right Option or Fn.
- 4If you have OpenAI, Deepgram, or Groq keys, paste them in BYOK Settings for cloud accuracy.
- 5Optional: enable the MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex if you use AI coding agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spokenly really free if SuperWhisper costs $8.49/mo?
Yes. Spokenly's local Parakeet and Whisper models are completely free with no usage limits. You only pay if you want Pro features like premium voices and unlimited cloud transcription, and even then BYOK with your own API keys is free.
Will my SuperWhisper modes transfer?
Spokenly uses a different concept called Modes and Custom Prompts. Recreating a SuperWhisper mode in Spokenly takes about a minute. We support all the same triggers and post-processing options.
Does Spokenly work offline like SuperWhisper?
Yes. With local Parakeet or Whisper models, all transcription happens on your Mac and iPhone. No internet required and no audio leaves the device.
Can I import SuperWhisper history?
There is no automated import yet. Spokenly keeps its own history with search, tags, and export.
Why switch from SuperWhisper if it works?
Three reasons: free BYOK, developer features, and iOS keyboard workflow. Spokenly is free with local models, supports BYOK across major providers on the free tier, and has MCP for AI coding agents.
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