Superwhisper vs TypeLess 2026
Both tested on the same ElevenLabs audio fixtures. Here is who wins where — every score is measured, not editorial.
Benchmarked on identical audio · tested 2026-06-24 · Superwhisper 1.4.0, TypeLess 1.8.0
TypeLess leads by 0.1 points overall.
Local control and lifetime pricing against AI-structured cross-platform dictation with a real weekly free tier. Superwhisper wins on speed and privacy; TypeLess wins on accuracy.
How they compare, axis by axis
| Where they differ | Superwhisper | Verdict | TypeLess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Superwhisper | Wins | TypeLess |
| Speed | Superwhisper | Wins | TypeLess |
| Privacy | Superwhisper | Wins | TypeLess |
| UX | Superwhisper | Tie | TypeLess |
| Features | Superwhisper | Tie | TypeLess |
| Overall | 6.3 | Wins | 6.4 |
Where Superwhisper pulls ahead
Superwhisper is the only one of the two with a genuine offline mode. In its local configuration the audio never leaves the device; TypeLess is cloud-only and uploads every recording. For users dictating sensitive content — medical notes, confidential emails, internal financials — that architectural difference is the deciding factor before any feature comparison begins.
Superwhisper also gives you verbatim text. TypeLess's LLM always reformats: on the longform benchmark it added section headers, invented a summary sentence, and added bullets the speaker never spoke, pushing measured WER to 37%. Superwhisper's default models output what you said, and its hidden Whisper Standard engine is the most accurate local model we measured (98.4% WER).
Where TypeLess pulls ahead
TypeLess wins on cross-platform reach and free-tier generosity. It runs on iOS and Android — Superwhisper does not — and gives 8,000 words per week for free, while Superwhisper's free use is limited to small local models after a 15-minute trial. For users who dictate prose (emails, messages, meeting notes) and want formatted output without editing, TypeLess's always-on LLM cleanup handles that automatically.
Latency is a wash at 2–3 seconds for TypeLess versus 2–8 seconds for Superwhisper depending on model. The UX experience differs more than the speed: TypeLess has three distinct modes (Dictate / Translate / Ask Anything) on separate hotkeys; Superwhisper defaults to a single dictation mode and makes you dig to find its best local engine.
Choose Superwhisper if…
- You need a genuine offline mode — TypeLess is cloud-only, Superwhisper keeps audio on-device in local configuration.
- You dictate code or technical content where TypeLess adds phantom headers and restructures output.
- You want a lifetime licence instead of a monthly subscription.
Choose TypeLess if…
- You want cross-platform mobile apps — TypeLess runs on iOS and Android, Superwhisper does not.
- You want automatic structuring for prose dictation (emails, meeting notes) without editing the output yourself.
- You want a free tier you can use every week — TypeLess gives 8,000 words/week free, Superwhisper trails off after a 15-minute trial.
Accuracy by recording (default models)
| Recording | Superwhisper | TypeLess | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding / technical | 64.3% | 33.8 points TypeLess | 98.2% |
| Casual voice memo | 63.0% | 35.4 points TypeLess | 98.4% |
| Casual + café noise | 95.2% | 2.2 points Superwhisper | 93.0% |
| Conference / accented | 75.5% | 21.3 points TypeLess | 96.7% |
| Long-form (4 min) | 81.2% | 8.2 points TypeLess | 89.4% |
| Numbers / ITN | 92.7% | 15.8 points Superwhisper | 76.9% |
Word accuracy on identical audio — higher is better. Both use their default out-of-box model.
Superwhisper vs TypeLess: frequently asked questions
Does TypeLess have an offline mode?
No. TypeLess is cloud-only and uploads every recording. Superwhisper has a genuine offline mode that keeps audio on your device in its local configuration — this is the clearest architectural difference between the two.
Which is more accurate, Superwhisper or TypeLess?
Superwhisper's best model (Whisper Standard, local) reaches 98.4% accuracy — the highest local engine we measured. TypeLess's measured WER is 20% aggregate because its LLM adds words not spoken, especially on longform content (37% WER). If you need verbatim capture, Superwhisper is significantly more accurate. If you want AI-structured prose, TypeLess's output may actually be better for your use case despite the high WER.
Which is better for privacy, Superwhisper or TypeLess?
Superwhisper, used in local mode — the audio never leaves your device. TypeLess is cloud-only with telemetry every 30 s at idle and no opt-out for tracking. If privacy matters, Superwhisper in local mode is the only option of the two that keeps audio on-device.
Is Superwhisper or TypeLess cheaper?
TypeLess has the more generous free tier — 8,000 words/week versus Superwhisper's 15-minute trial. For paid plans: Superwhisper is $8.49/mo or $84.99/yr (lifetime $249.99); TypeLess is $30/mo or $12/mo billed annually ($144/yr). Superwhisper's lifetime licence is cheaper over two years.
Which supports mobile?
TypeLess runs on iOS and Android in addition to Mac and Windows. Superwhisper is desktop-only (Mac and Windows) and does not have a mobile app.