# Superwhisper vs Willow Voice on Mac in 2026: prices, privacy and which fits you

> Superwhisper vs Willow Voice on Mac, compared on price, platforms, offline dictation and privacy, with fair notes on where each app wins.

URL: https://www.lazur.app/compare/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice
Updated: 2026-11-08

Superwhisper and Willow Voice are both AI dictation apps for the Mac. Superwhisper suits people who want local models, custom modes and a clear offline privacy rule. Willow Voice suits people who also dictate on an iPhone and like built-in text cleanup.

## Quick answer

- Superwhisper offers local models, and its privacy policy says local model audio never leaves the device.
- Willow Voice covers Mac, Windows and iPhone, with cleanup features and a polished iOS keyboard.
- Superwhisper's Pro price could not be confirmed, so check its pricing section before you budget.
- Willow's pricing page shows Pro at $12 per user per month, struck through from $15, with no billing label.
- Lazur is a Mac assistant that sees your screen. Its dictation is included, but it is not the headline.

## Side by side

| Feature | Superwhisper | Willow Voice | Lazur |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Starting price | See their pricing page | Basic: Free. Pro $12 per user/mo (struck through from $15) | Pro $18/month ($15/month billed annually) |
| Free plan | Free: voice to text in any app, 100+ languages, Meetings on Mac only | Basic: unlimited Frontier Mini model, 20 Scribe uses per week | No free plan listed. 3-day Pro trial, no credit card |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iOS and Android | Mac, Windows and iPhone. Android listed as coming soon | macOS on Apple silicon and Intel. Windows planned, not available |
| Offline dictation | Local models work offline. Audio never leaves the device | Offline Mode on Mac and iOS, per Willow's own blog | Not listed. Audio goes to AI providers to answer |
| Where audio is processed | Local models stay on device. Cloud audio processed in memory, not stored | Privacy Mode on by default (vendor). A competitor calls it cloud-first | Sent to AI providers to answer. Not stored, not used for training |
| Screen awareness | Not in its listed features | Not in its listed features | Yes. Hold Option and Command, and Lazur answers out loud about the screen |
| Dictation features | Modes, custom prompts, per-app workflows, Super Mode | Smart formatting, filler word removal, style matching, auto-learning dictionary | Hold fn for formatted text at the cursor. Snippets, dictionary, clipboard slots |
| Lifetime option | Lifetime toggle shown, price not confirmed | None found. A competitor says there is none | Not listed |
| Refund or trial | 30-day refund on all plans. Pro features trial up to 3,000 words | Not confirmed in the research | 3-day Pro trial, starts on first open |
| Business and compliance | Enterprise plan, custom price | Business plan: SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, admin controls (vendor claims) | Not listed |

**Our take:** Choose Superwhisper if you want local models, custom modes and a clear published rule for audio that stays on the Mac. Choose Willow Voice if you also dictate on an iPhone and want cleanup built in, after you check its Android support and billing label. Choose Lazur if you want an assistant that sees your screen, answers out loud and points at things, with dictation as a built-in extra. Confirm Superwhisper's Pro price on its own site before you budget.

### Superwhisper

Voice to text for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with local Whisper models, modes and custom prompts. Local model audio stays on the device, per its privacy policy.

- Price: See their pricing page (https://superwhisper.com/#pricing, checked 2026-11-08)
- Runs on: Mac, Windows, iOS and Android (own site); Linux in site footer

### Willow Voice

AI dictation for Mac, Windows and iPhone with smart formatting, style matching and an Offline Mode that Willow says runs on Mac and iOS.

- Price: Basic: Free. Pro: $12 per user/mo (struck through from $15). Business: $28/mo (struck through from $35). Enterprise: Custom. (https://willowvoice.com/pricing, checked 2026-11-08)
- Runs on: Mac, Windows and iPhone. Android listed as coming soon

### Lazur

A voice assistant for the Mac that lives in the notch. Hold Option and Command to ask about your screen, and Lazur answers out loud. Hold fn to dictate in any app.

- Price: 3-day free trial, then Pro $18/month or Power $120/month (https://www.lazur.app/pricing, checked 2026-11-08)
- Runs on: macOS (Apple silicon and Intel)

## Superwhisper and Willow Voice at a glance

Both apps turn speech into text in whatever app has the cursor. You hold a key or press a shortcut, talk, and the words land in an email, a note or a document. That shared job is why people compare them. The differences show up in price, in where the audio goes, and in how much tuning you want to do.

Superwhisper leans toward control. It lets you pick Whisper models, switch between modes, write custom prompts and set different rules for each app. Willow Voice leans toward polish. It removes filler words and learns your style, and reviewers praise its iOS keyboard. Neither approach is wrong. They suit different people.

![Person at a Mac testing dictation apps like Superwhisper vs Willow Voice](https://images.lazur.app/content-images/compare/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice-1-77bc93.jpg)

If you only dictate into Mac apps, both can do that job. If you want the same app on your phone, platform support matters more than any single feature. The sections below cover price, platforms, privacy, speed and features, then the cases where each app is the better pick.

## Pricing: what you can confirm and what you cannot

Pricing is where this comparison is weakest, so start there. Superwhisper's /pricing address returned a 404 when checked on 8 November 2026. Its homepage pricing section lists Free at $0, a Pro plan and a custom Enterprise plan. The Pro figure in that section renders as $849, which looks like a dropped decimal point. This page does not print a Pro number for Superwhisper because it cannot be confirmed.

Here is what the homepage does confirm. Superwhisper offers monthly and yearly billing, and the yearly option is described as two months free. It also shows a Lifetime toggle. It says every plan carries a 30-day refund. Pro features can be tried for 3,000 words, after which the free tier stays available.

Willow Voice's pricing page is easier to read but harder to pin down. It lists Basic as Free. It lists Pro as $12 per user per month, with $15 struck through. Business is $28 per month, with $35 struck through. Enterprise is Custom. The page does not say which billing option each price applies to, so check the live page before you budget.

Lazur's prices are simpler to state. Pro is $18 per month, or $15 per month billed annually, with 150 AI actions. Power is $120 per month, or $96 per month annually, with 1,000 AI actions. Dictation is unlimited on both plans. The trial is three days, needs no credit card, and starts when you first open the app.

1. Open superwhisper.com and scroll to the pricing section. Do not rely on an old /pricing link.
2. Note whether a price is monthly, yearly or lifetime, and whether it is per user.
3. Open willowvoice.com/pricing and read the billing label next to the $12 Pro figure.
4. Compare Lazur's $18 monthly or $15 annual Pro price with the AI actions you expect to use.

A price gap only matters once you know what you are buying. Lazur's 150 AI actions are not the same unit as Willow's Scribe uses. Dictation on Lazur is unlimited, so the action count applies to other work. Read each plan's limit before you call one app cheaper.

## Platforms: which Macs, phones and PCs each app supports

Superwhisper's own pricing section says it is available on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. The site footer also mentions Linux. Willow Voice's homepage names Mac, Windows and iPhone. Its pricing page lists Android as coming soon. A competitor's review says Android is supported, so the sources disagree. Check the official site before you buy for an Android phone.

Lazur runs on macOS, on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Windows is planned but not available yet. If you need one tool across a PC and a phone, this comparison points to Superwhisper or Willow Voice. Lazur is a Mac tool for now.

> **Check Android before you pay:** Willow Voice's own pricing page and a competitor review disagree about Android support. Treat the vendor page as the starting point, then confirm in the app store listing for your phone.

## Offline dictation and privacy: where your audio goes

This is where Superwhisper has the clearer published rule. Its privacy policy, last updated 8 October 2026, says: When you use a local model, your audio and transcripts never leave your device. Cloud models work differently. Audio and transcripts are processed in memory and are not stored after the request completes.

Problem reports are kept for 90 days, and shared meeting summaries are kept for 30 days. Server logs are kept for 30 days. The policy also says your data is not used to train AI models. Third-party models you pick inside the app run under their own terms, so read those terms before you send sensitive text through one.

Willow Voice has an Offline Mode. Its homepage says it lets you dictate without an internet connection. Its own blog says Offline Mode runs on Mac and iOS, and calls it the one exception to its Windows support. A competitor's review calls the app cloud-first by default. Willow's blog says Privacy Mode is on by default with nothing retained. Those descriptions do not fully match, so test the default on your own Mac.

Willow's homepage also says it is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant, with zero data retention and end-to-end encryption. Its Business plan lists enforced privacy mode and enforced HIPAA compliance. These are vendor claims. If you handle client or patient data, ask for the audit reports before you rely on them.

Lazur's privacy rules are different. It listens and looks at your screen only while you hold the shortcut, which is Option and Command for questions. Audio and the screenshot go to AI providers to answer. They are not stored, and content is never used to train AI models. Lazur is not the offline choice. Pick Superwhisper's local models if audio must stay on the Mac.

## Accuracy and speed: what the numbers can and cannot tell you

Willow Voice's homepage claims it is 3x more accurate than built-in dictation, with text appearing in as little as 200 ms. Its blog compares it with Superwhisper and reports 190 to 230 ms for Willow and 480 to 900 ms for Superwhisper, from Willow's own September 2026 testing. Those are vendor figures. No independent benchmark for either app appeared in the research.

- **153 WPM** English speech input on touchscreen phones, against 52 WPM for keyboard entry. A lab study on phones, not dictation apps. ([source](https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.07323))
- **190 to 230 ms** Willow's own reported latency in its September 2026 testing, against 480 to 900 ms for Superwhisper. Vendor figures. ([source](https://willowvoice.com/blog/willow-vs-superwhisper-mac-dictation))
- **$18** Lazur Pro per month, or $15 per month billed annually, with 150 AI actions. ([source](https://www.lazur.app))
- **476** Feedback tickets on Superwhisper's public board, counted by a competitor. The count says 93.5 percent are unaddressed. ([source](https://www.getvoibe.com/resources/superwhisper-review/))

Speaking is faster than typing, which is the reason dictation exists at all. A lab study on touchscreen phones found English speech input reached 153 words per minute, against 52 for keyboard entry. That study used short messages on phones, so it does not measure a dictation app. It does show why the speed gap is real for many people.

A better test than a benchmark is your own text. Dictate the same paragraphs into each app. Note how many fixes you make to names, punctuation and jargon. Time the edits. A latency gap of that size rarely changes your day. Wrong names and missing commas do.

## Features and everyday use: modes, cleanup and screen help

Superwhisper's features center on modes and control. Its homepage lists modes, custom shortcuts, push to talk and file transcription. It also lists a meeting assistant, which is Mac only on the Free plan. Super Mode is on the list too. Reviewers praise the mode system, custom prompts, per-app workflows and the choice of Whisper models.

Willow Voice's features center on cleanup. Its homepage lists smart formatting that removes filler words, style matching, an auto-learning dictionary, shortcuts, Whisper mode and more than 100 languages. Style matching is the feature to test on your own writing, since the result depends on your voice.

Lazur's dictation takes a different path. Hold fn to dictate clean, formatted text at the cursor in any app. Snippets, a personal dictionary and clipboard slots come with it. Dictation is included, but it is not the headline. Lazur's main job is answering questions about what is on your screen.

- Modes and custom prompts: Superwhisper lists both. Willow lists style matching instead.
- Meetings: Superwhisper lists a meeting assistant, Mac only on its Free plan. Willow does not list one.
- Translation: Superwhisper lists translation to English on Pro. Willow's homepage does not list translation.
- Screen questions: hold Option and Command, ask about anything on screen, and Lazur answers out loud. Neither competitor lists a feature like that.
- Everyday voice actions: Lazur handles timers, Reminders, Calendar events, notes, music, volume, apps, links, web search and Shortcuts.

Lazur points at things, too. Ask where a setting lives and Lazur draws a circle and a label around it on your screen. Ask how to do something and it guides you one click at a time, waiting for each click. It does not click for you, and it does not edit files or operate other apps.

## Learning curve: which app takes longer to set up

Reviewers split on setup. A competitor's review of Superwhisper says its settings can feel overwhelming and that the learning curve is steep. The same review praises the depth of modes, custom prompts and model choice. Depth helps if you like tuning. It slows you down if you want to press a key and talk.

A competitor's review of Willow Voice praises its cross-platform reach, style memory, AI Mode, optional Offline Mode and polished iOS keyboard. The same review criticizes the cloud-first default, the lack of a lifetime option and a three-seat minimum on the Team plan. Those are the reviewer's words, so weigh them accordingly.

A sensible first week with Superwhisper starts small. Pick one model and one mode for email. Add modes for notes and meetings after the first one feels natural. Trying every setting on day one is how people lose a week and quit.

## Worked example: a week of email, notes and meeting follow-ups

Say you dictate email and meeting follow-ups on one Mac, and you never use a phone for it. Superwhisper's Free plan covers basic voice to text in any app. The Pro trial covers 3,000 words of Pro features, so a heavy week uses it up quickly. Run your real drafts through the trial first, then decide.

Willow Voice's Basic plan gives unlimited use of the Frontier Mini model, with limited personalization and 20 Scribe uses per week. A competitor reports a free allowance of 2,000 words per week, which does not match Willow's page. Check the cap on the day you sign up, then count your Scribe uses for one week.

Lazur's Pro plan includes 150 AI actions per month, and dictation is unlimited. Check Lazur's pricing page for what counts as an action before you rely on the number. If your week includes many questions about your screen, plan around the action count, not the dictation.

Put the three tools side by side on that same week. Superwhisper gives you the most control over how text is produced. Willow gives you the most polish across phones. Lazur gives you the most help with what is on your screen. The right choice depends on which of those problems you hit most often.

## Mistakes people make when they compare these two

- Using a price from a third-party site. Only the vendor's own page should set the number you pay.
- Assuming Willow Voice's offline mode works on Windows. Its own blog says Offline Mode runs on Mac and iOS.
- Treating a vendor speed claim as a result. Test your own text in each app.
- Choosing Lazur for privacy without reading what it sends. Audio and screenshots go to AI providers to answer.
- Buying a lifetime plan without checking. Superwhisper shows a Lifetime toggle with no confirmed price here, and a competitor says Willow has no lifetime option.

## How to test both before you pay

1. Open Superwhisper's pricing section on superwhisper.com. Note the Pro price for the billing period you want, and confirm the 30-day refund.
2. Dictate one real email into Superwhisper's Free plan. Count the fixes, and note how long they take.
3. Open willowvoice.com/pricing. Read the billing label next to the Pro price, then check the Scribe cap.
4. Turn on Apple's built-in dictation as a baseline. Go to System Settings > Keyboard > Dictation, then dictate the same email.
5. Start Lazur's three-day trial. Hold fn to dictate, then hold Option and Command to ask about something on screen.

Save the notes from each test in one place. Then check your sample text with the [dictation accuracy checker](https://www.lazur.app/tools/dictation-accuracy-checker). The differences you find will be your own, not the ones in a marketing page.

![Team member taking meeting notes, a common test for Superwhisper vs Willow Voice](https://images.lazur.app/content-images/compare/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice-3-a1d332.jpg)

## Who should pick which app

Pick Superwhisper if you want local models, control over modes and prompts, and dictation that can stay on the Mac. Accept a steeper setup. Confirm the Pro price on its pricing section before you budget.

Pick Willow Voice if you also dictate on an iPhone, want cleanup built in, or need a Business plan with compliance terms. Check the Android support and the billing label before you pay.

Pick Lazur if you want a Mac assistant that sees your screen, answers out loud and points at things. Its dictation works in any app, but it is not the main reason to buy.

## What to do next

If you want a Mac tool that answers questions about your screen, start with the [Lazur download](https://www.lazur.app/download). To check plan limits first, read the [Lazur pricing page](https://www.lazur.app/pricing). For a side by side view with Lazur, read [Lazur vs Willow Voice](https://www.lazur.app/compare/lazur-vs-willow-voice) or [Lazur vs Superwhisper](https://www.lazur.app/compare/lazur-vs-super-whisper).

![Man using a Mac laptop to test Superwhisper vs Willow Voice dictation](https://images.lazur.app/content-images/compare/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice/superwhisper-vs-willow-voice-2-0cc362.jpg)

## FAQ

### Which is better for offline dictation on a Mac, Superwhisper or Willow Voice?

Superwhisper has the clearer published rule. Its privacy policy says local model audio never leaves the device. Willow Voice has an Offline Mode that its own blog says runs on Mac and iOS. Test Willow's offline mode on your Mac before you rely on it.

### How much does Superwhisper cost?

Superwhisper's /pricing address returned a 404 when checked on 8 November 2026. Its homepage pricing section lists a Free plan at $0, but the Pro figure renders oddly. Check the pricing section on superwhisper.com for the current Pro price before you compare.

### Does Willow Voice work on Android?

Willow's homepage names Mac, Windows and iPhone. Its pricing page lists Android as coming soon. A competitor's review says Android is supported. Check the official site before you buy for a phone.

### Does Lazur work on Windows?

No. Lazur runs on macOS, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Windows is planned but not available. If you need a Windows tool, Superwhisper and Willow Voice are the options in this comparison.

### Does Lazur replace a dictation app?

Lazur includes dictation. Hold fn to dictate formatted text at the cursor in any app. Dictation is unlimited on both paid plans. The app is built mainly around questions about what is on your screen.

### Is Willow Voice more accurate than built-in dictation?

Willow claims it is 3x more accurate than built-in dictation on its homepage. That is a vendor claim, and no independent test in the research backs it up. Dictate the same text into Apple's built-in dictation and into Willow, then compare.

### Which app costs less for one Mac user?

Willow's free Basic plan allows 20 Scribe uses per week. Its pricing page shows Pro at $12 per user per month, struck through from $15. Lazur's Pro is $18 per month, or $15 per month billed annually. Superwhisper's Pro price is not confirmed, so compare billing terms before you decide.

## Sources

1. [Superwhisper homepage](https://superwhisper.com), Superwhisper, checked 2026-11-08
2. [Superwhisper homepage pricing section](https://superwhisper.com/#pricing), Superwhisper, checked 2026-11-08
3. [Superwhisper privacy policy](https://superwhisper.com/privacy), Superwhisper, checked 2026-11-08
4. [Willow Voice homepage](https://willowvoice.com), Willow Voice, checked 2026-11-08
5. [Willow Voice pricing page](https://willowvoice.com/pricing), Willow Voice, checked 2026-11-08
6. [Willow vs superwhisper (Willow blog, vendor-written)](https://willowvoice.com/blog/willow-vs-superwhisper-mac-dictation), Willow Voice, checked 2026-11-08
7. [Voibe: Superwhisper review (competitor opinion)](https://www.getvoibe.com/resources/superwhisper-review/), Voibe, checked 2026-11-08
8. [Voibe: Willow Voice review (competitor opinion)](https://www.getvoibe.com/resources/willow-voice-review/), Voibe, checked 2026-11-08
9. [Comparing Speech and Keyboard Text Entry for Short Messages in Two Languages on Touchscreen Phones (arXiv:1608.07323)](https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.07323), arXiv, checked 2026-11-08
10. [Lazur product facts (lazur.app)](https://www.lazur.app), Lazur, checked 2026-11-05