Comparison
Verba vs Superwhisper
Local-capable and loved, but it writes your audio to disk by default.
| Verba | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/mo | $8.49/mo |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple Silicon) | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| On-device | Yes, default | Yes |
| Transcription | On-device Whisper / Parakeet (or cloud, optional) | Local Whisper + Parakeet; cloud optional |
| AI editing | Claude restructuring, per-mode models, intent mode, voice commands | Custom prompt modes, bring-your-own cloud LLMs |
| Privacy | Local-first: audio never leaves your Mac, nothing saved to disk, keys in Keychain | Local-first, but saves audio recordings to disk by default and stores API keys in plaintext. |
Why people switch to Verba
- ✓Verba never writes your audio to disk and stores keys in the macOS Keychain.
- ✓First-class Claude restructuring with per-mode model routing, not just a prompt box.
- ✓Intent mode: say how you want the rest handled and Verba does exactly that.
- ✓Native menu-bar app tuned for instant Fn-key dictation and auto-paste.
Where Superwhisper still has an edge
- •Windows and iOS apps; a lifetime purchase option.
- •Longer track record with on-device model management.
We'd rather tell you the truth than oversell. If you need mobile or Windows today, those tools win, Verba is the best native macOS, privacy-first option.
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10,000 words/month free · Pro $9.99/mo · 7-day trial