JustVoice vs Superwhisper
JustVoice vs Superwhisper
Both run Whisper locally on Mac. JustVoice adds a true free tier (5,000 words/mo), code dictation mode with IDE detection, app profiles, and is $5/mo vs $8/mo.
At a glance
- JustVoice
- Local Whisper on macOS. Free / $5/mo Plus / $9/mo Pro. 5,000 free words/mo. Code mode, app profiles, custom vocabulary.
- Superwhisper
- Local Whisper with AI modes for transformations. $8.49/mo or ~$249 lifetime. macOS, Windows, iOS.
Superwhisper is a polished, mode-driven local Whisper app. JustVoice ships the same local-first foundation — Whisper running on your Mac's GPU — and rounds out the picture with a true free tier (Superwhisper requires payment after a short trial), code dictation, IDE detection, app profiles, and a lower paid price.
Why choose JustVoice over Superwhisper
- Genuine free tier — 5,000 words/mo, no time limit
- $5/mo Plus vs Superwhisper $8.49/mo — about 40% cheaper
- Code dictation mode with IDE detection
- App profiles — per-app behaviour for EMR, IDEs, terminals
- Custom vocabulary and snippets bundled in Free
Where Superwhisper still wins
We won't pretend JustVoice is better at everything. Superwhisper has real strengths:
- Multi-platform (macOS, Windows, iOS) — JustVoice is Mac-only today
- AI Modes ecosystem for text transformations
- Lifetime purchase option
Bottom line: If you want a free tier, code mode, and the lowest monthly price, choose JustVoice. If you need iOS or Windows parity and the AI Modes catalogue, Superwhisper still wins on platform breadth.
Feature comparison: JustVoice vs Superwhisper
| Feature | JustVoice | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Local Whisper transcription | ||
| Free tierTrial only | ||
| Starting paid price$5/mo vs $8.49/mo | ||
| Code dictation mode | ||
| IDE detection | ||
| App profiles | ||
| Custom vocabulary | ||
| AI cleanup | ||
| iOS support | ||
| Windows support | ||
| Lifetime purchase |
The bottom line
JustVoice is the better choice if you want a free tier, code dictation, or the lowest monthly price on Mac. Superwhisper wins on platform breadth.
Frequently asked questions
Is JustVoice really a good alternative to Superwhisper?
Yes. JustVoice covers the same core voice-to-text job — system-wide dictation on macOS — and adds GPU-accelerated local Whisper transcription, custom vocabulary, voice-activated snippets, and a free tier with 5,000 words per month. Most users switching from Superwhisper cite price, privacy, or features as the deciding factor.
Can I keep using both apps side by side?
Absolutely. JustVoice is a one-time download with a free tier — there's no risk in installing it alongside Superwhisper and trying both for a week. Most users settle on one, but they can coexist on the same Mac without conflict.
How long does it take to switch?
Five minutes. Download JustVoice from justvoice.ai/download, sign in (or use the free tier without an account beyond email), grant microphone and accessibility permissions, set a hotkey, and you're dictating into any app immediately. Custom vocabulary and snippets carry no migration overhead — they're entered as you go.
Is the JustVoice free tier really free, or a trial?
Genuinely free, forever. 5,000 words per month, no credit card required, no time-limited trial. Plus and Pro are paid subscriptions you can opt into when you outgrow Free.
Does Superwhisper have a code dictation mode?
Not in the same form. Superwhisper offers customisable AI modes for text transformations, but doesn't ship a dedicated code-dictation mode with IDE detection (VSCode, Cursor, Xcode, JetBrains, terminals) the way JustVoice Pro does.
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Ready to switch from Superwhisper?
Try JustVoice free with 5,000 words per month. No credit card required.