Koe vs SuperWhisper
Both run Whisper locally on Mac — Koe adds AI transforms and hooks
macOS · Free tier + $9.99/mo Pro
SuperWhisper is a well-designed macOS dictation app powered by local Whisper models. Koe offers similar local transcription plus cloud models, AI post-processing, and custom hooks for automation.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Koe | SuperWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Local Whisper models | ||
| Additional local models | Parakeet, Moonshine, SenseVoice | |
| Cloud transcription | BYOK + Pro | |
| AI post-processing | Clean, format, summarize, translate, custom | Basic formatting |
| Custom hooks | Shell + HTTP webhooks | |
| Auto-language detection | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Global hotkey | ||
| Auto-paste | ||
| Free tier | Unlimited local + BYOK | Limited |
| Pro price | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo |
Why choose Koe
- AI transforms (clean, format, translate, custom prompt)
- More models — Parakeet, Moonshine, SenseVoice in addition to Whisper
- Cloud models via BYOK (Voxtral, Whisper API)
- Custom hooks and webhooks
- Stackable transforms — chain multiple post-processing steps
- Transparent 3-tier privacy model
Why choose SuperWhisper
- More polished UI and onboarding
- Longer track record
- Whisper model fine-tuning options
The verdict
SuperWhisper is great for simple local dictation. Koe goes further with AI transforms, more models, cloud BYOK, and hooks for workflow automation.
Try Koe free
Free forever with local models. No account required.
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