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Blurt vs superwhisper, honestly.
Both keep transcription on your device. superwhisper is a power tool with knobs; Blurt is the one you never have to think about.
The key difference: knobs vs no knobs.
superwhisper gives tinkerers a lot to play with: Whisper models in several sizes, custom modes, your own API keys for cloud AI. Blurt makes the choices for you: one fast native engine, a push-to-talk key, and cleanup modes that are ready on day one. If configuring models sounds fun, superwhisper is great. If you just want to talk and see the right words appear, that's Blurt.
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Blurt vs superwhisper
| Features | Blurt | superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Where transcription happens | On your device | On-device (Apple Silicon), with optional cloud models |
| Setup | Nothing to configure: one engine, ready to go | You choose and download Whisper models by size |
| AI cleanup / formatting | Included with Premium, no API key: Email, Notes, Code & Journal modes | Custom modes; cloud AI models can use your own API keys |
| Premium price | $9.99/mo (beta rate) | $8.49/mo, with annual and lifetime options |
| Free plan | 2,500 words per week on the full engine | Unlimited use of small local models |
| Medical dictation | Offline medical vocabulary + Private mode hard lock | General custom modes |
| Platforms | macOS + Windows | Mac, Windows & iOS |
Pick superwhisper if...
- You enjoy choosing and tuning Whisper models.
- You need dictation on iOS or a rare language today.
- You want a lifetime license instead of a subscription.
Pick Blurt if...
- You want dictation that works out of the box, no models to manage.
- You want AI cleanup included, with no API keys to buy or paste.
- You dictate clinical notes and want a medical vocabulary plus Private mode.
- You want simple, readable pricing: free to start, one Premium plan.
FAQ
Common questions
How is Blurt different from superwhisper?
Both transcribe on your device, which puts them ahead of cloud dictation tools for privacy. The difference is philosophy: superwhisper is a power tool where you pick Whisper model sizes and configure modes; Blurt is zero-config. One engine, one hotkey, and AI cleanup is included with Premium with no API key to manage.
Is superwhisper cheaper than Blurt?
Slightly, per month: superwhisper Pro is $8.49 versus Blurt Premium at $9.99 (beta rate). But Blurt Premium includes hosted AI cleanup with no API key, while superwhisper's cloud AI models can require your own keys, which you pay for separately. Compare what you'd actually use before deciding.
Which is better for medical or clinical notes?
Blurt ships an offline medical vocabulary (clinical terms, medications, abbreviations) and a Private mode hard lock that guarantees nothing leaves your device, with a dedicated Clinical plan (including a BAA) on the way. superwhisper offers general custom modes but is not aimed at clinical documentation.
Does Blurt support multiple languages like superwhisper?
Yes. Blurt supports dictation in 13 languages, with cleanup that never translates your words. superwhisper supports 100+ languages through Whisper models, so if you need a less common language, it may be the better fit.
superwhisper pricing and platform details are from superwhisper.com, checked July 2026, and may change. All trademarks belong to their owners; Blurt is not affiliated with or endorsed by superwhisper. See our pricing for current Blurt plans.
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