TypeFlow vs superwhisper
superwhisper dictates on-device. TypeFlow drafts from a prompt.
superwhisper is a strong, privacy-first dictation app. TypeFlow is an AI command layer you drive by keyboard or voice, with automatic on-screen context.
Start free trialWhat superwhisper does well
superwhisper is one of the most privacy-respecting dictation tools available. It can transcribe entirely on-device with local Whisper and Parakeet models — no internet required and audio never leaves your Mac. It offers modes, custom vocabulary, bring-your-own-API-key model choice, 100+ languages, and even a one-time lifetime license. If local, offline dictation is your priority, it’s an excellent choice.
Where TypeFlow is different
superwhisper is a privacy-first dictation tool — its job is turning your voice into text. TypeFlow is an AI command layer: type or speak a prompt and it writes a full draft using the text above your cursor as context, then inserts it in place. Save AI-powered snippets that fire from any field on Mac or iPhone. TypeFlow does dictation too, but its focus is drafting and acting, not just transcribing.
Side by side
| Feature | TypeFlow | superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Voice dictation | Yes | Yes |
| On-device / offline transcription | No (cloud) | Yes |
| Type a prompt with the keyboard | Yes | No |
| Drafts new text from a prompt | Yes | Rewrites dictation |
| Reads on-screen context automatically | Yes | No |
| AI-powered snippets | Yes | No (custom modes) |
| Works on Mac & iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| One subscription across devices | Yes | Yes (lifetime option) |
| Starting price | $8/mo · $69/yr | $8.49/mo · $84.99/yr · $249.99 lifetime |
| Text never stored, logged, or trained on | Yes | Yes (local) |
One subscription. Mac and iPhone.
TypeFlow runs in every text field on your Mac and as a full keyboard on your iPhone — both covered by a single subscription at $8/month (or $69/year). Set it up once and it follows you across devices.
Your text stays yours
Here’s the honest version: superwhisper can run fully on-device, so with local models your audio never leaves your Mac — a genuine privacy advantage. TypeFlow works differently. It sends the text around your cursor to TypeFlow’s servers to generate your draft, but that text is never stored, never logged, and never used to train models. Different approaches; both take your privacy seriously.
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