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 | Six built-in modes (Raw, Polish, Intent, Translate, Context, Prompt) plus AI-built custom modes, per-mode Claude models, voice commands | Custom prompt modes, bring-your-own cloud LLMs |
| Privacy | On-device transcription keeps audio on your Mac. Text history is local, synced only when signed in, with an off switch and retention controls. Keys in Keychain. | Local-first, but saves audio recordings to disk by default and stores API keys in plaintext. |
Why people switch to Verba
- ✓JARVIS acts across 1,000+ apps by voice (send the email, create the event) and always waits for your confirmation. superwhisper only writes text.
- ✓Private, acts, and confirms, together: on-device transcription, real agentic actions, and a confirm-before-run gate no rival matches.
- ✓Verba never stores your audio recordings; text history is local with an off switch and retention controls, and keys live in the macOS Keychain.
- ✓First-class AI restructuring (your Claude plan / your own API key / a fully local model) with per-mode model routing, not just a prompt box.
- ✓Verba also has a $149 one-time lifetime, plus raw dictation free forever.
Where Superwhisper still has an edge
- •Windows and iOS apps today (Verba is macOS-only).
- •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.
Verba vs Superwhisper, FAQ
Is Verba a good Superwhisper alternative?
Yes. Verba is a native Mac dictation app at $9.99/mo with on-device transcription, AI cleanup in any app, live translation, and a voice agent for 1,000+ apps. Both run on-device. Verba adds AI cleanup, live translation, and JARVIS, a voice agent that acts on 1,000+ connected apps.
Verba vs Superwhisper: which is more private?
Both run on-device. Verba adds AI cleanup, live translation, and JARVIS, a voice agent that acts on 1,000+ connected apps.
How much does Verba cost vs Superwhisper?
Verba is $9.99/mo (or $84/year, or a $149 one-time lifetime), and raw dictation is free forever and unlimited with no card, plus a 7-day Pro trial; Superwhisper is $8.49/mo. Verba lets you bring your own AI key or use a local model, with no markup.
Unlimited raw dictation free forever · Pro $9.99/mo