Cloud dictation
DeepType
vs Wispr Flow
DeepType keeps speech recognition on your Mac. Wispr Flow aims at dictation across computers and phones, and needs a connection.
Reviewed October 8, 2026 · By the DeepType team
Side by side
| What matters | DeepType | Wispr Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS 14 or later; Apple Silicon recommended | Mac, Windows, iOS and Android |
| Speech processing | On your Mac, with no cloud transcription fallback | Cloud transcription |
| Offline use | After explicitly installing a compatible local model | An internet connection is needed to start dictation |
| Account | No account or API key required in the app | Account required; free and paid plans |
| Price model | Free; no dictation subscription | Free tier with usage limits; paid subscriptions |
| Text cleanup | Local cleanup levels, per app styles, vocabulary and learned corrections | Automatic editing, contextual formatting and a custom dictionary |
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Pick DeepType if
You want your voice to stay on your Mac.
You want to dictate without sending recordings to a speech service, including when your Mac is offline after model setup.
Pick Wispr Flow if
Its workflow fits you better.
You want one dictation service across computers and phones, automatic polish, or team administration. Check the free plan limits and paid plans.
Sources and scope
Based on the official pages below, reviewed October 8, 2026. DeepType publishes this comparison, so it is not an independent benchmark. We have not measured relative accuracy or speed. Check each provider for current plans and availability.