Superwhisper
Voice to text, anywhere you type
What is Superwhisper
Superwhisper converts spoken words into formatted text in real time, working system-wide across any app or website — from Slack and Gmail to VS Code and Zoom. It's built for founders and developers who want to reduce keyboard time without switching tools or contexts. The standout capability is its custom AI modes: you can write your own instructions so dictated text is automatically reformatted, cleaned up, or translated before it lands in the target field — no post-editing required. It also runs speech recognition locally and offline, which matters if you're handling sensitive content. That said, Superwhisper is primarily a personal productivity layer; it doesn't offer team-level collaboration, shared transcripts, or structured meeting summaries out of the box.
Key features
AI transcription and summary of sales calls
first-party connectors, no middleware required
call transcription + summary
mobile app
Vanderbuild take
For founders and developers who spend hours typing in Slack, docs, or code editors, Superwhisper is a practical voice layer that sits on top of whatever stack you're already using — no workflow migration required. The API is available, and with Capable agentic readiness, you can wrap it into your own MCP layer or automation pipeline without hitting a wall; it's not native MCP, but the access is there to build on. Pricing is free to start and tops out at $8.49/month or a one-time $249.99 lifetime buy, so the risk to test is essentially zero. The honest limitation is that it's a personal tool — there's no shared workspace, team transcript library, or structured meeting summary format, so if you need collaborative meeting notes with action items pushed to a project tracker, you'll need something else alongside it.
Agentic stack profile
APIRESTProgrammatic access available.
REST API — straightforward to call from any agent or workflow tool. Rate limits and auth vary by plan.
API docs →Agentic readinessCapableSolid API access — wraps cleanly for agent use.
Solid REST or SDK access. No MCP server yet, but easy to wrap in custom agent tooling. Most modern SaaS tools land here.
Stack roleNotetakerWhere this tool slots into an agentic pipeline.
Plays the role of Notetaker in an agentic pipeline. Use it to transcribe and summarise meetings into structured notes.
Superwhisper alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Does Superwhisper have a public API?
Yes — Superwhisper ships a REST API. Docs: https://superwhisper.com/docs/api-reference/openapi.json.
How much does Superwhisper cost?
Superwhisper: pricing is freemium, expect entry tier ($) spend. Full pricing page: https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/sw-pro.
Who is Superwhisper best for?
Superwhisper is built for Founder. Fits Solo, SMB (1-50)-sized teams.
How well does Superwhisper fit an agentic sales stack?
Tier: Capable. Solid public API, no MCP yet — straightforward to wrap in your own agent tooling.