Superwhisper vs Glaido
Superwhisper is a dictation app that can run speech recognition on your device or in the cloud, with modes that rewrite what you say.
Superwhisper
GlaidoSuperwhisper and Glaido, feature by feature
What both do comes first, then where Superwhisper is stronger, then what Glaido adds.
| Feature | Superwhisper | Glaido |
|---|---|---|
| Dictation in any appBoth | Superwhisper | Glaido |
| LanguagesBoth | Superwhisper100+ | Glaido100+ |
| Custom rewritingBoth | SuperwhisperModes with your own prompts and a choice of AI model | GlaidoCustom prompts and formatting rules |
| Vocabulary and replacementsBoth | Superwhisper | GlaidoDictionary and snippets |
| Works offlineSuperwhisper leads | SuperwhisperWith local models | GlaidoNeeds a connection |
| Transcribe audio and video filesSuperwhisper leads | SuperwhisperOn Pro | Glaido |
| iPhone and Android appsSuperwhisper leads | Superwhisper | GlaidoDesktop only |
| One-time licenseSuperwhisper leads | SuperwhisperPro Lifetime | GlaidoMonthly or yearly only |
| LinuxGlaido leads | SuperwhisperNot yet | Glaido.deb and .rpm |
| Desktop utilities includedGlaido leads | Superwhisper | GlaidoColor picker, clipboard history, text expansion, keep awake, processes |
| Get things done by voiceGlaido leads | SuperwhisperBuilt for writing and rewriting text | GlaidoAsk it to search the web, find a file, pick a color, or run your own MCP tools |
Superwhisper
GlaidoWhat each costs over a year
| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited dictation with local models, no AI rewriting, up to two modes. | $0 |
| Pro | $8.49 a monthWebsite price. App store prices are higher. | $101.88 |
| Pro | $84.99 a year | $84.99 |
| Pro Lifetime | $249.99 once | $249.99 once |
| Plan | What you get | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Every extension, plus dictation with a weekly word limit. | $0 |
| Pro | $20 a month, or $200 a year billed yearly. Unlimited dictation and every extension. | $200 |
Superwhisper and Glaido Pro both charge for unlimited dictation. Glaido's price also covers every extension, so the clipboard, snippet and color apps you may pay for separately come with it.
Superwhisper prices checked on November 4, 2026 on Superwhisper's pricing page. Taxes and regional prices can differ.
Where they're the same
Superwhisper and Glaido both type what you say into any app, in 100+ languages, and both can rewrite your words with your own prompts. Both keep a personal vocabulary.
Where Superwhisper is ahead
Superwhisper can run speech recognition on your Mac with no connection, which Glaido can't. It transcribes audio and video files, has phone apps, and sells a lifetime license at $249.99 once. You also choose which AI model rewrites your text.
Where Glaido is ahead
Glaido runs on Linux. In Commands mode it acts on what you say: it searches the web, finds and opens files, summarizes a video, or calls a tool from an MCP server you added. The extensions add a color picker, clipboard history, text expansion, keep awake and a process list, free on every plan.
Cost
Superwhisper Pro is $8.49 a month or $84.99 a year. Glaido Pro is $20 a month or $200 a year. For dictation alone, Superwhisper costs less. Glaido's price also covers the extensions.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Superwhisper if
- You need dictation that works with no internet connection.
- You'd rather pay once than subscribe.
- You want to transcribe recorded audio or video files.
Pick Glaido if
- You want to run actions by voice, not only write.
- You want the extensions in the same app at no extra cost.
- You work on Linux, or across Mac, Windows and Linux.
Add up what you pay for
Tick the apps you pay for today. The total uses each app's lowest paid plan.
Totals stay in each app's own currency. Nothing is converted.
Superwhisper vs Glaido: questions
Does Glaido work offline like Superwhisper's local models?
No. Glaido's speech recognition runs in the cloud, so it needs a connection. Superwhisper can run Whisper models on your Mac.
Is there a Glaido lifetime license?
No. Glaido Pro is $20 a month or $200 a year. Basic is free and includes every extension.
Which has the better free plan?
Superwhisper's free plan has no word limit but no AI rewriting. Glaido Basic includes AI auto-edits and Commands mode with a weekly word limit.
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Glaido is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SuperUltra, Inc., the owner of the Superwhisper trademark.
