Superwhisper is a popular macOS dictation app built on Whisper. StarWhisper is another option that runs Whisper locally on Apple Silicon, is free to start, and works across macOS and Windows.
Like Superwhisper, StarWhisper runs the Whisper model on-device, so your audio stays private. It is designed around speaking and having text appear in whatever app you are using, and it is free to start.
Superwhisper and StarWhisper both do local Whisper dictation well. The best way to choose is to try each for a day of real writing and keep the one that feels right. StarWhisper being free to start makes that easy.
Open the DMG, move StarWhisper to Applications, and allow Microphone and Accessibility. Done.
Yes. It is free to start, and a Pro upgrade removes the daily limit for unlimited use.
Yes. Whisper runs on-device with Metal acceleration on Apple Silicon. Your audio is not uploaded.
Yes. With the Accessibility permission, StarWhisper inserts text into any app with a text field.
Yes. StarWhisper runs on both macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows.
Apple Silicon Macs (M1 to M4) on macOS 12 or later.
Download the Mac app and start dictating locally today.
Download for MacFree to start. Works on macOS 12 or later, Apple Silicon only.