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The privacy-first Wispr Flow alternative
Wispr Flow is $15/mo and cloud-only. Spokenly uses GPT-4o Transcribe and Deepgram Nova, plus BYOK with your own keys for cloud accuracy at zero markup.
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Cost comparison
Spokenly
Free, Pro $9.99/mo
Wispr Flow
$15/mo
You save
Up to $180/year
Why switch from Wispr Flow to Spokenly
Audio stays on your device
Wispr Flow sends every dictation to their cloud. Spokenly's local mode keeps audio on your Mac, perfect for confidential work.
Free local use without weekly caps
Wispr Flow has a free Basic plan with weekly word limits. Spokenly's local models cost nothing and have no usage limits.
Bring your own API keys
Already paying OpenAI, Deepgram, or Groq? Use those credits with Spokenly. Wispr Flow has no BYOK.
MCP server for AI agents
Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor can request voice input from Spokenly directly. Wispr Flow has no AI agent integration.
iOS keyboard that works system-wide
Spokenly's iPhone custom keyboard works in any iOS app: Mail, Slack, ChatGPT, Notion. Same state-of-the-art accuracy as Mac.
Save $60 to $180 per year
Wispr Flow Pro is $15/mo or $144/yr. Spokenly Pro is about $120/yr, or $0 if local models or BYOK cover your workflow.
Side-by-side: where Spokenly differs
| Feature | Spokenly | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free + BYOK or $9.99/mo Pro | $15/mo or $144/yr |
| Offline mode | Yes, Parakeet + Whisper | No |
| BYOK | Yes | No |
| Free tier | Unlimited local + BYOK | 2,000 words/week |
| Speaker diarization | Provider-dependent | Limited |
| Audio privacy | Stays on device | Sent to cloud |
| MCP for AI agents | Yes | No |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Languages | 100+ | 100+ |
| AI commands & rewriting | Custom prompts (GPT-4, Claude) | Built-in commands |
| iOS keyboard | Custom system-wide | Mobile app only |
How to switch from Wispr Flow in 5 minutes
- 1Download Spokenly from spokenly.app/download.
- 2Sign in for GPT-4o Transcribe, paste your own keys for free BYOK, or switch to local for offline.
- 3Set your shortcut. Spokenly defaults to Right Option and is fully customizable to any key.
- 4Use Spokenly system-wide. Similar voice dictation workflow, lower cost if local or BYOK covers your needs, and stronger offline privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does accuracy compare to Wispr Flow?
It depends on your audio, accent, and vocabulary. Wispr Flow uses its managed cloud stack. Spokenly lets you pick GPT-4o Transcribe, Deepgram Nova via BYOK, or local for offline, so you can test the best path for your workflow.
Does Spokenly work on Windows?
Yes. Spokenly for Windows is now available as a public beta at spokenly.app/windows. The Mac version remains the most polished, but the Windows build covers the core dictation flows.
Why is Spokenly free if Wispr Flow charges $15/mo?
Spokenly's free tier covers BYOK (you pay the cloud provider directly with no markup) and optional local mode. We only charge for premium managed cloud services and Pro features that have variable cost.
Can I use Spokenly with Claude Code or Cursor?
Yes. Spokenly runs an MCP server that AI coding agents can call directly. Wispr Flow has no MCP integration. See spokenly.app/blog/voice-dictation-for-developers for setup.
Will my Wispr Flow shortcuts and dictations transfer?
Shortcuts can be reconfigured in Spokenly Settings. Dictation history does not transfer automatically. Going forward, Spokenly keeps full searchable history with export.
Ready to try Spokenly?
Free to use with local models. No account required.
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This page is published by Spokenly. Pricing reflects publicly available information at the time of writing. Learn more about Wispr Flow on their official site.