Comparison · Mac dictation

Whisperly vs Wispr Flow: a neutral, feature-by-feature look

Both are Mac dictation apps that clean up grammar and filler as you talk, so the differences come down to translation, billing shape, and a few smaller details.

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Wispr Flow adds an annual plan with a discount. Whisperly adds translation while you dictate and costs a dollar less per month with no annual commitment. Both clean up grammar and filler automatically and start with a free tier.

Feature by feature

Whisperly vs Wispr Flow

Feature	Whisperly	Wispr Flow
Grammar & filler cleanupboth handle this out of the box	Automatic, default	Automatic, default
Live translation while dictating	Yesspeak one language, output another	–Not liveCommand Mode translates selected text
Free tiersame shape, both no-card	2,000 words/week	2,000 words/week
Starting price	$14/mo	$15/mo
Annual discount	–Not offeredmonthly only	$12/mo billed yearly-20%, 12-month term
Works in any Mac app	Yes	Yes
Platform	macOS 13+Apple Silicon & Intel	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

The honest read

Where each one wins

Whisperly is the better fit whenOur edge

You need translation. Dictate in one language, get text in another, no copy-paste round trip.
You want to avoid an annual commitment. Whisperly is month-to-month only.
Price matters at the margin. $14/mo vs. Wispr Flow's $15/mo list price.

Wispr Flow is the better fit whenTheir edge

You're committing for a year anyway. Its annual plan brings the effective price to $12/mo.
You only dictate in English. Translation isn't a factor for you either way.

Why people move over

What you get with Whisperly

The same hotkey, the same paste-anywhere flow. The difference is what lands in the box.

Cleanup that reads like you wrote itRemoves ums, false starts, and repeats. Fixes grammar. Keeps your wording and tone.
Translate as you speakDictate in Russian, Spanish, or Chinese and send it in English. No copy-paste round trip.
Custom vocabulary that sticksAdd names, product terms, and acronyms once. They spell right everywhere and sync across devices.
Your audio is never storedSpeech becomes text, then the audio is gone. No history of your dictations is kept.

Works anywhere you can type

One hotkey. Every Mac app.

It types into whatever is focused: an editor, a chat box, an email draft, even a search bar.

Anywhere a cursor blinks. Any Mac app, no setup.

Common questions

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What's the main difference between Whisperly and Wispr Flow?

Both clean up grammar and filler automatically. The clearest differences are live translation (Whisperly translates as you dictate; Wispr Flow only translates selected text on command) and billing shape (Wispr Flow offers an annual discount, Whisperly is monthly-only at a lower list price).

Is Whisperly or Wispr Flow cheaper?

Whisperly's monthly price is $14 against Wispr Flow's $15. Wispr Flow's annual plan drops to $12/mo with a 12-month commitment, which is cheaper than Whisperly if you're certain you'll keep it a full year.

Do both apps have a free tier?

Yes, and it's the same shape in both: 2,000 words a week, no credit card.

Which one is better for non-native English speakers?

Whisperly's translate mode lets you dictate in your own language and get clean text out in another, in the same key press. Wispr Flow can translate selected text on command, but not live while you dictate.

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Same hotkey, same paste-anywhere flow. See what your dictation looks like when it comes out finished.

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