MacWhisper vs Superwhisper:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MacWhisper had more branded searches than Superwhisper among AI dictation tools worldwide. MacWhisper had about 49,500 branded searches, while Superwhisper had 40,500. MacWhisper made up 4.8% of all AI dictation tool searches we track, and Superwhisper accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI dictation tools, Superwhisper appeared in four of the five answers and MacWhisper in one. Superwhisper was mentioned before MacWhisper in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
MacWhisper, about 22% more searches than Superwhisper
Who does AI mention more?
Superwhisper, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, MacWhisper in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Superwhisper, named ahead of MacWhisper in 4 of 4 answers
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Top AI dictation tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Superwhisper was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. MacWhisper was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Superwhisper was listed before MacWhisper in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Wispr Flow1st
Willow2nd- Superwhisper3rd
Otter4th
Dragon5th- MacWhisper6th
Whisper7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Wispr Flow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Superwhisper4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Otter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Willow3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Whisper1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MacWhisper1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Dragon1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI dictation tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI dictation tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI dictation tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI dictation tool for fast typing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai dictation tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“speech to text app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is MacWhisper or Superwhisper more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MacWhisper and Superwhisper by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven AI dictation tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for MacWhisper, Superwhisper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wispr Flow | Otter | Whisper | MacWhisper | Superwhisper | Dragon | Willow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 7.7% | 72.2% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 12.6% | 65.2% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.2% | 59.8% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.6% | 56.1% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 0.76% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.6% | 53.6% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.3% | 52.5% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.5% | 48.6% | 14% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 0.52% |
| May 2026 | 33% | 42.4% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.4% | 41.7% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 42.5% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.6% | 37.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.6% | 37.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
How has the MacWhisper and Superwhisper comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Superwhisper took it in December 2025, MacWhisper took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MacWhisper’s share of searches among AI dictation tools worldwide moved from 2.8% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Superwhisper’s share of searches among AI dictation tools worldwide moved from 2.8% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for AI dictation tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for MacWhisper worldwide rose 123% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 49.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Superwhisper worldwide rose 82.4% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MacWhisper’s and Superwhisper’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
MacWhisper
1 branded search term
- macwhisper
Superwhisper
1 branded search term
- superwhisper
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