Looking for Superwhisper on a Windows PC? Compare the platform, local processing, and text insertion workflow before you install anything. StarWhisper is our product, a local Whisper dictation app for Windows and macOS.
The first question is whether the app supports the computer you use every day.
StarWhisper runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, with local Whisper transcription through whisper.cpp. It can type the result into the active field in any app.
Superwhisper now ships apps for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. If your workflow is built around the Mac and iOS experience specifically, confirm current pricing and feature set on Superwhisper's vendor page before you buy or move a workflow.
A good dictation app cannot help if it does not run on your main computer. Superwhisper and StarWhisper are often compared because both are associated with Whisper-based desktop dictation. The practical decision is still concrete: check the operating system, then check where the text appears after you speak.
Superwhisper now ships apps for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. See the StarWhisper versus Superwhisper comparison for the full platform and feature breakdown, and check Superwhisper's current vendor page for pricing and feature details.
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| Feature | StarWhisper | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows 10/11, Apple Silicon Mac | Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android |
| Offline capability | Local mode works offline | Local/offline positioning; check current docs |
| Pricing model | $10/month or $80/year Pro | Check current vendor pricing page |
| Free tier | 2,000/week | Check current vendor pricing page |
| Languages | 99 languages | Check current vendor language list |
| Hotkey and insertion | Global hotkey, types into any app | Check current vendor workflow in your target apps |
StarWhisper can process speech locally on the computer through whisper.cpp. Once the app and model are installed, local mode can work without an internet connection. That gives you a clear option for private writing, travel, restricted networks, or any time you do not want a cloud transcription step.
The app supports Whisper models from tiny through large-v3. Smaller models can favor speed on modest hardware, while larger models use more resources. CUDA, Vulkan, and Metal acceleration are supported where the device allows it. The right setting depends on your computer and your tolerance for waiting, so test with your own microphone.
Press the configured global hotkey while a text field is focused. StarWhisper types the transcription into the active app. You can use the same pattern for an email, a web form, a code editor, a note, or an AI prompt, then edit before you submit.
StarWhisper has a free tier with 2,000 words per week. It is useful for testing a real workflow rather than relying on a short demo. Pro is $10 per month or $80 per year for unlimited dictation. See the Pro page for the current StarWhisper offer.
Do not compare only the number on a pricing card. Check whether the other product uses a subscription, a one-time purchase, a trial, or a usage limit. Confirm whether local models, file transcription, and any cloud option are included in the plan you would actually use.
If you are also considering MacWhisper, read the MacWhisper comparison. For a Windows setup focused on local processing, see offline speech to text on Windows.
First, confirm that the app supports your operating system and microphone. Next, place the cursor in your real work app and test the hotkey. Then disconnect the internet and confirm how local mode behaves. Finally, read the current pricing and privacy pages, including any optional cloud path. These checks turn a search for a “Windows alternative” into a decision based on your own work.