Heynds vs
Superwhisper.
Local dictation and selected-text tools. A smaller lifetime purchase.
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| What matters | Heynds | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan | $59one time | $249.99one time |
| Features | ||
| Voice dictation | Dictate in your apps with custom vocabulary. | Local or cloud dictation with custom vocabulary and text replacements. |
| Text editing | Correct, rewrite, summarize, and translate selected text. | Rewrite and translate selected text with Super or Custom modes through cloud models. |
| Custom prompts | Save writing preferences and enter your own prompts. | Save custom modes with your own instructions and context settings. |
| Dictation languages | 30 languages, detected automatically. | 100+ languages; coverage depends on your model. |
| Speed | ||
| Response time | Local results. Timing depends on your computer and recording length. | Local speed depends on your model and hardware. Cloud speed also depends on your connection. |
| Privacy | ||
| Audio & text | Stay on your computer for core features. | Local dictation is available. Local text cleanup is limited to English Message and Mail modes; other AI modes use cloud models. |
| Model training | Content from local features is not used to train shared AI models. | Superwhisper states that neither it nor its cloud providers train on your audio or text. |
Superwhisper Pro Lifetime. Also $84.99/year or $8.49/month. A free local dictation tier is available. Last price check: October 2026.
More local text tools. $59 once.
Superwhisper supports local dictation and limited local English cleanup. Heynds adds local selected-text correction, rewriting, summaries, and translation for $59 once.
Try it with your own words.
30 days. Every local feature. No credit card required.