Comparison
Verba vs Willow Voice
Style-matching done well, but offline is opt-in and it's cloud by default.
| Verba | Willow Voice | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/mo | $12-15/mo |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple Silicon) | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| On-device | Yes, default | Partial |
| Transcription | On-device Whisper / Parakeet (or cloud, optional) | Cloud (default) |
| AI editing | Six built-in modes (Raw, Polish, Intent, Translate, Context, Prompt) plus AI-built custom modes, per-mode Claude models, voice commands | AI Mode style-matching (tone per app/recipient), custom vocab |
| 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. | Cloud-first by default; SOC 2 + HIPAA; offline is opt-in. |
Why people switch to Verba
- ✓JARVIS acts across 1,000+ apps by voice and always confirms first. Private, acts, and confirms, together. Willow only writes text.
- ✓On-device is the default in Verba, not an opt-in.
- ✓Cheaper at $9.99/mo, with raw dictation free forever and unlimited (no card) plus a 7-day Pro trial.
- ✓Per-mode Claude models + intent mode give finer control than style presets.
Where Willow Voice still has an edge
- •Native mobile apps and cross-device sync.
- •Enterprise compliance posture.
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 Willow Voice, FAQ
Is Verba a good Willow Voice 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. Verba transcribes on-device by default, so your audio never has to leave your Mac; Willow Voice sends audio to the cloud.
Verba vs Willow Voice: which is more private?
Verba transcribes on-device by default, so your audio never has to leave your Mac; Willow Voice sends audio to the cloud.
How much does Verba cost vs Willow Voice?
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; Willow Voice is $12-15/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