Yes. FluidVox Local is $39 one-time versus Superwhisper Lifetime at $249 — a difference of $210. On a monthly basis, FluidVox is $2.99/month while Superwhisper Pro is $8.49/month.
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The best Superwhisper alternative for everyday voice typing
FluidVox matches Superwhisper feature-for-feature on voice typing, file transcription, and offline support — at a fraction of the lifetime price. $39 lifetime or $2.99 a month, on Mac, Windows, and iPhone.
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Choose FluidVox if you want…
- A $39 lifetime instead of $249
- The same on-device privacy model at a lower entry price
- iPhone support included
- Per-app style matching across 6 styles
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Choose Superwhisper if you want…
- A persistent free tier rather than a 14-day trial
- SOC 2 Type II at the Enterprise tier
- Their specific Cursor IDE workflow integration
- The 30-day refund safety net on paid plans
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FluidVox vs Superwhisper at a glance
FluidVox
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Superwhisper | |
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| Starting price | $2.99/mo or $39 one-time | Free tier · $8.49/mo Pro · $249 lifetime |
| Lifetime price | $39 | $249 |
| Free tier | 14-day Pro trial, full access | Persistent Free tier with limits |
| Languages supported | 99 | 100+ languages & dialects |
| Platforms | Mac, Windows, iPhone | Mac, Windows, iOS |
| Voice typing in any app | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app tone / styles | 6 styles, per-app config | 3 modes — Message, Email, Voice |
| Custom dictionary / vocabulary | Yes | Yes |
| Audio & video file transcription | Yes — on-device, free for all users | Yes — Pro tier |
| Works offline | Yes — Local plan is fully offline | Yes — works offline |
| Cloud AI option | Yes — Pro plan ($10/mo) | Yes — Pro tier |
| Bring your own AI key | Yes — Gemini key (Local) | Yes — Pro tier |
| Translate to English | Available via Vox Agent | Yes — Pro tier |
| Refund policy | 14-day free trial, then standard refund | 30-day refund on all paid plans |
Lifetime savings
$39 vs $249 — the real story
Both apps offer a one-time lifetime purchase. The price difference is $210.
- FluidVox Local lifetime: $39 — paid once
- Superwhisper Lifetime: $249 — paid once
- Difference: $210, or 84% savings
The same on-device, privacy-first transcription. The same cross-platform voice typing. For $210 less, you can fund six years of FluidVox Local Monthly and still come out ahead.
Privacy parity
Same on-device model
Both apps run transcription locally on your machine. With FluidVox Local:
- Audio never leaves your computer
- Transcript history is stored locally
- Offline-first; no internet required
- Optional cloud features available (Pro plan) if you want them
Switching
How to migrate from Superwhisper to FluidVox
1
Export your custom vocabulary
Open Superwhisper's vocabulary settings and copy your custom terms.
2
Install FluidVox
Download FluidVox for Mac or Windows and grant the requested permissions.
3
Choose your hotkey
FluidVox defaults to Fn on macOS and Ctrl+Shift+Space on Windows. Both are configurable.
4
Map your modes to styles
Superwhisper's Message → FluidVox Casual. Email → Professional. Voice → Natural. Or set a per-app default in FluidVox Settings.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. FluidVox includes 6 transcription styles — natural, casual, professional, code, notes, and email — and applies them automatically per app, similar to Superwhisper's Message, Email, and Voice modes.
Yes. The FluidVox Local plan supports your own Gemini API key for the Vox Agent. Superwhisper offers similar bring-your-own-key flexibility on its Pro tier.
Yes. FluidVox includes free on-device transcription of imported audio and video files using Whisper or Parakeet models — equivalent to Superwhisper's file transcription feature.
Yes. The Local plan runs transcription entirely on-device with no cloud connection required, the same offline-first model Superwhisper offers.
FluidVox offers a 14-day free trial with full access, no credit card required. Superwhisper offers an indefinite Free tier with limits on AI model usage and a 30-day refund on paid plans.
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