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The privacy-first Wispr Flow alternative
Wispr Flow is $15/mo and cloud-only. Spokenly runs Whisper locally on your Mac and iPhone, plus BYOK with your own OpenAI or Deepgram keys for cloud accuracy at zero markup.
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Side-by-side cost
Wispr Flow
$15/mo
Spokenly
Free, Pro $9.99/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 Whisper-grade 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.
- 2Pick Parakeet or Whisper Large V3 Turbo for offline transcription. Or paste cloud API keys for BYOK.
- 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 choose local Parakeet, Whisper Large V3 Turbo, or BYOK to GPT-4o Transcribe and Deepgram Nova, so you can test the best path for your workflow.
Does Spokenly work on Windows?
Not yet. Spokenly is macOS and iOS only. If Windows support is required, Wispr Flow has the broader platform coverage. For Mac users, Spokenly is the better fit.
Why is Spokenly free if Wispr Flow charges $15/mo?
Spokenly is built around local-first transcription. Parakeet and Whisper models run on your hardware so there's no per-minute cost to us. We only charge for premium 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.