JustVoice vs Wispr Flow
The local-first Wispr Flow alternative for Mac
Wispr Flow processes your voice in the cloud. JustVoice runs locally by default, costs $5/mo Plus instead of $12–15/mo, and gives you 5,000 words per month free.
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.
- Wispr Flow
- Cloud-based AI dictation with auto-edit and command mode. $12–15/mo (Pro tier). macOS, Windows.
Wispr Flow popularised cloud-powered voice dictation. JustVoice picks up the same job — system-wide voice-to-text that types into any Mac app — but runs Whisper locally on your Mac's GPU by default. No audio leaves your device unless you opt into cloud features (and even then, AI cleanup is BYOK using your own Anthropic or OpenAI key).
Why choose JustVoice over Wispr Flow
- Local-first by default — your audio never leaves your Mac
- $5/mo Plus vs Wispr Flow $12–15/mo Pro — over 60% cheaper
- Free tier with 5,000 words per month (Wispr Flow trial only)
- Code dictation mode with IDE detection (VSCode, Cursor, Xcode, JetBrains)
- Bring your own Claude or OpenAI API key for AI cleanup — never billed by us
- Open underlying model: OpenAI Whisper. Reproducible, swappable, auditable.
Where Wispr Flow still wins
We won't pretend JustVoice is better at everything. Wispr Flow has real strengths:
- Stronger brand recognition and existing customer base
- Cross-platform (Windows + Mac); JustVoice is Mac-only today
- Hosted AI auto-edit out of the box — no API key needed
Bottom line: If you want the cheapest, most private path to high-accuracy voice dictation on Mac, JustVoice is the answer. If your workflow demands hosted AI auto-edit and Windows support, stay on Wispr Flow.
Feature comparison: JustVoice vs Wispr Flow
| Feature | JustVoice | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Local processing (audio stays on device) | ||
| Works fully offline | ||
| GPU-accelerated (Apple Silicon Metal) | ||
| Free tier5,000 words/mo free vs trial | ||
| AI cleanupJustVoice is BYOK (Claude/OpenAI) | ||
| Code dictation mode | ||
| IDE detection (VSCode, Cursor, Xcode) | ||
| Custom vocabulary | ||
| Voice-activated snippets | ||
| 90+ languages | ||
| Windows support | ||
| Starting paid price$5/mo vs $12–15/mo |
The bottom line
JustVoice is the privacy-first, lower-cost Wispr Flow alternative for macOS users who value local processing and own-key AI.
How to switch from Wispr Flow in 5 minutes
- 1Cancel your Wispr Flow subscription (or let the trial end).
- 2Download JustVoice from justvoice.ai/download.
- 3Grant microphone and accessibility permissions.
- 4Set the same hotkey you used in Wispr Flow.
- 5Optional: paste your Anthropic or OpenAI API key into Settings → AI Cleanup for hosted polish.
- 6Re-create custom vocabulary and snippets in Settings (no migration import yet — most users have under 30 entries).
Frequently asked questions
Is JustVoice really a good alternative to Wispr Flow?
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 Wispr Flow 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 Wispr Flow 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 Wispr Flow really cloud-based? Is my audio sent off-device?
Yes. Wispr Flow streams audio to its servers for transcription and AI editing. JustVoice runs Whisper locally on your Mac's GPU — no audio leaves your device for transcription. Cloud AI cleanup in JustVoice is opt-in and uses your own Anthropic or OpenAI API key.
How does pricing actually compare?
JustVoice: Free (5,000 words/mo), Plus $5/mo (50,000 words, all Whisper models, AI cleanup BYOK), Pro $9/mo (unlimited words, cloud sync, code mode, app profiles). Wispr Flow Pro is typically $12–15/mo. JustVoice Plus is roughly 60% less than Wispr Flow Pro.
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