An honest comparison — no made-up numbers. Viska vs Superwhisper
Both dictate anywhere. Viska always runs on-device, is sharp in Swedish, and costs once.
| Viska | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ≈ €39 one-time | Free tier · ≈ $8.49/mo · ≈ $249.99 lifetime |
| Payment | Once (optional monthly plan, 30-day trial) | Subscription or a pricey lifetime |
| On-device & private | 100% on your Mac · no account | Local or cloud models (your choice) |
| Swedish | Tuned for Swedish (KB-Whisper) | Depends on the Whisper model you pick |
| Platform | Mac · iPhone | Mac (direct download) |
| Best for | Swedish speakers who want on-device and a one-time price | People who want to mix cloud and local models |
Choose Superwhisper if
Superwhisper suits you if you like switching between cloud and local models and don’t mind a subscription or a high lifetime fee.
Choose Viska if
Viska suits you if you want everything to stay on your Mac, dictate a lot in Swedish, and would rather pay once than subscribe.