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Koegaki vs Superwhisper
Both apps can transcribe on your own machine. The differences are what you pay, what is behind the paywall, and how much app you get.
macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon (M1 or later) · Download for WindowsWindows 10 & 11 · 64-bit · Download for Mac
| As of September 2026 | Koegaki | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Where your voice is processed | On your own computer. The speech model runs locally; audio and text never leave it. | On your device with local models, or in the cloud with the cloud models it also offers. |
| On-device models | Included. An English model (Parakeet) and a multilingual model (Whisper), both local, at no extra cost. | Some local models are free; the Parakeet models need the paid Pro tier. |
| Price | $30 one-time, 30-day free trial. Every feature included, free updates for life. | Free tier with some local models; Pro (monthly, yearly or lifetime) for Parakeet and the rest. Current prices are on superwhisper.com. |
| Platforms | macOS 14+ and Windows 10 & 11, one licence for both. | macOS, Windows and iOS. |
| How you trigger it | Hold a shortcut you choose (push-to-talk), or toggle with one press. | Configurable shortcut with push-to-talk and toggle. |
| AI rewriting modes | Optional, off by default, and local: a cleanup model that runs on your own machine. Nothing is sent anywhere. | Yes, modes that rewrite your text with local or cloud language models. |
| Works offline | Yes. After the one-time model download, dictation needs no network. | Yes with local models. |
What Koegaki does differently
Koegaki has one job: turn what you say into text, on your machine, where you were typing. Every model it runs is local. There is one price and it covers everything, on Mac and on Windows. That makes it a smaller app than Superwhisper, and that is the point.
If you want a dozen modes for different apps, Superwhisper offers that. Koegaki types what you said by default; an optional cleanup pass exists, it is off until you switch it on, and it runs on your machine. The words you say appear where your cursor was, with nothing between your microphone and your document.
Why the price is one number
Local speech recognition costs nothing to run once it is on your computer, so there is no server bill to pass on. Koegaki is $30 one-time, and a 30-day free trial means you know it works for you before you pay.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Koegaki cheaper than Superwhisper?+
Koegaki is $30 one-time with every feature included. Superwhisper has a free tier with some local models; its Parakeet models and other Pro features are a subscription or a lifetime licence, and current amounts are on its pricing page.
Does Koegaki have AI modes like Superwhisper?+
Not modes. Koegaki transcribes what you say and inserts it. There is one optional cleanup pass, off by default, and when it is on it runs on your own machine; your text is never sent to a service.
Can I switch from Superwhisper to Koegaki?+
Yes. Install Koegaki, choose a shortcut, and dictate. The 30-day free trial needs no card and no account.
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macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon (M1 or later) · Download for WindowsWindows 10 & 11 · 64-bit · Download for Mac