Superwhisper is a macOS dictation app that uses local Whisper models for transcription with customizable AI modes for different tasks like email, code, and meeting notes.
Platform:macOS
Pricing:From $8.49/mo or $249 lifetime
Processing:Hybrid
Feature Comparison Score
5 of 13 categories
AudioBolo wins in 5 feature categories38%
Privacy Note
Local Whisper transcription with optional cloud AI post-processing via GPT/Claude. AudioBolo processes everything locally on your Mac — your audio never leaves your device.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
FeatureAudioBoloSuperwhisper
100% Local Processing
Screen Context Awareness
Deep native AX tree reading
Limited (selected text/clipboard)
Auto-Learn Vocabulary
@Filename Tagging (IDE)
Custom Vocabulary
Snippets/Shortcuts
Via modes
Fn Key Activation
Multi-language Support
99+ languages
100+ languages
AI Post-Processing
Cloud only
Custom AI Modes
Offline Mode
Partial (transcription only)
Free Tier
15 min/day
15 min/day (small models)
Privacy (No Cloud Required)
Why AudioBolo wins
Fully local — your audio never leaves your Mac
Deep screen context reads your entire app UI, not just selected text
Auto-learns from your corrections to improve over time
IDE-aware @filename tagging for developers
More affordable at every tier
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Where Superwhisper differs
Customizable AI modes for different tasks
Coming soon to AudioBolo
Custom AI modes for task-specific formatting
The Verdict
While Superwhisper pioneered AI modes, AudioBolo delivers deeper screen context, true privacy with fully local processing, and auto-learning vocabulary — all at a lower price.