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Wispr Flow vs AudioPen

Wispr Flow is for dictation. AudioPen does that, and then some.

Both type with your voice inside any app. AudioPen can also type what you say in a style of your choice, even when you ramble, on every device. Or save a note to your AudioPen library.

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The verdict

Which one should you use?

Wispr Flow is excellent when you just want to type with your voice inside any app. It sits system-wide and drops cleaned-up text into whatever app you're in.

AudioPen does that too. It transcribes what you say, and when you want more, it rewrites it into a style and language of your choice. You speak freely and get back a finished piece of text you can save, revisit, reshape into different styles, and reuse, either inside any app or within the dedicated AudioPen app.

If you just want rock solid speech to text, Wispr Flow is a great choice. If you want a transcriber that can also sharpen your words when you need it to, AudioPen is the better fit.

Where each one wins

Two tools, different strengths.

Where Wispr Flow wins

If you're looking for a tool to replace your keyboard and do just that very well, Wispr Flow is a great choice.

  • Ease of use: Extremely easy to set up
  • Accuracy: World class across complex languages
  • Focus: Built to do one job, voice typing, and it does that job well.

Where AudioPen wins

If you want a tool that is versatile and helps you bring clarity to messy thoughts, whether you're typing inside an app or just saving a note, AudioPen is a clear choice.

  • Voice typing in any style: Talk loosely into any app and AudioPen types it as a formal email, bullet points, or your own custom style, on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android.
  • Customizability: Create custom styles, and choose languages to write in.
  • Offline Capability: Voice typing gives you an offline option on Mac, Windows, and iOS, so transcription can run on your device.
  • Web access: Access your AudioPen Notes library from any browser

Voice typing, in any style

Voice typing, in any style you want.

Wispr Flow tidies what you say and types it. AudioPen can do that too, and it can also write it up in a style you pick before it lands at your cursor.

Talk the way you think. Start mid-thought, circle back, change your mind halfway through. AudioPen types your exact words when you want them, or writes it up in a style you pick, right at your cursor.

What you say
um hi so yeah, really sorry about the order, it's, it's delayed because the supplier, like, shipped late, it should go out tuesday, wait no wednesday, and uh we'll refund the shipping, just so you know, and let me know if you need anything
Typed into Gmail, in Casual Email style

Hi Chris, Really sorry for the wait on your order. Our supplier shipped late, so it's now going out on Wednesday. We've refunded your shipping to make up for it. If there's anything else you need, just reply to this email. Thanks for bearing with us

Works in any app, on every device: a hotkey on Mac and Windows, the AudioPen keyboard on iPhone and iPad, and a floating bubble on Android.

Rewrite level

Writing that reads exactly how you want it to.

Set how much AudioPen edits, then pick a style and a length. Keep your exact words, or polish it until it sounds like you.

Rewrite level

Retains structure where possible, rewritten in your chosen style

Output length

Some compression, but not too much.

Writing style

Thanks for the revised contract. I read it this morning and it mostly looks good. The payment terms say net 60, but we agreed on net 30 on our call last Tuesday. Can you update that? The start date should also be March 3rd, not March 1st, which is a Saturday. Once both are fixed, I'll sign and return it by Friday.

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Feature by feature

Wispr Flow vs AudioPen, side by side.

FeatureWispr FlowAudioPen
Best forTyping verbatim with your voiceRambling thoughts that need shaping
Types directly into any app
System-wide dictation
Cleans up filler words
Saves notes you can revisit
Works in any language
Types in a style you choose, even when you ramble
Rewrites your thoughts in different styles
Speak in one language, write in another
Custom output styles
Reshape one recording many ways
Upload audio files for transcription
Optional offline transcriptionMac, Windows, iOS
Free tierYes (2,000 words/week)Yes
Paid pricingFrom $12/moPrime from $33 for 3 months
PlatformsMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome Extension

Where AudioPen works

One account, every device.

Voice type into any app on Mac and Windows, use the AudioPen keyboard on iPhone and iPad, tap the floating bubble on Android, or open your notes in the web app.

One Prime account covers all of them. Your notes sync across every device, so whatever you capture on one is waiting on the next.

Testimonials

Loved by people who think out loud

Read what real users have to say about AudioPen.

This is probably the best product I’ve come across in the past 18 months. So useful and it just keeps getting better.
Dave O’Callaghan · @OCallaghanDavid
Simple, but effective. The best tool to convert rambling into structured text, while keeping what you rambled intact.
Murali Balaraman · Founder, Studio CX360
I freakin love AudioPen.ai. If you are not using it yet, get on it.
Mr. Fettfinger
Most helpful AI tool = audiopen. Been using it daily to do things like: turn voicenotes into action items, content ideas (magic for this), summarize calls, giving feedback. The UI is also so clean that it’s an absolute joy to use.
Cathryn Lavery · @cathrynlavery
I used to manually summarize my transcribed brainstorming sessions. Took hours. AudioPen automates everything to the point where I am almost done with my article after talking about a topic for 10min. Magic.
Arvid Kahl · @arvidkahl
You speak to it as thoughts come in. It stitches a fine narrative from the rant. Writers can edit a ‘wrong’ page, not a ‘blank’ page. AudioPen gets you to 90% and then you do the rest.
Joseph Jude · @jjude
OH MY GOSH. I just learned about AudioPen today, and it’s already a GAME CHANGER. If you write, create, or do any serious thinking, this tool is for you.
Bear Smith · @RealBearSmith
This is one tool that has dramatically changed the way I think. It has allowed me to get the thoughts out of my head and down on paper.
Melvyn Tan · @melvyndotme
I’ve been using AudioPen to talk through my ideas, have them summarized and then use the summarization as a draft for blog posts. 13 out of 10. Highly recommend for the “blank page” problem.
chase adams · @curiouslychase
I can’t say enough good things about the AudioPen app. It’s been my go-to app for getting ideas down without having to type. Not only does it arrange even the most inarticulate nonsense into readable sentences, it’s the best dictation app I’ve ever used.
Otis Frampton · @otisframpton
No product has fundamentally changed the way I work over the last 12 months more than Audiopen. Home Screen on iPhone.
Sidin · @sidin
I can now create 95% of my blog posts and have minimal editing. In my tone of voice. This saves so much time
Vincent · @vincenthaywood
I’ve been writing online for over 10 years and tried virtually every writing app, productivity, note-taking, and idea-capture system out there. Nothing comes close to the amount of time AudioPen saves me.
Trying Not to Suck at Life · @trynotsuck
This is by far the greatest and most useful tool I have ever had! I have severe ADHD and it’s able to translate my rambling into a well written and concise note. I feel more organized and less anxious!
Kristen Doutsas · Aesthetician, entrepreneur
Best buy in 2023: AudioPen from @louispereira. Hats off.
Galih Kusumah · @galih_kusumah
Switched from Superwhisper to Audiopen Mac App within 20 minutes of using the Mac App.
Namit Oberoy
Tried it out, and paid for the prime version because it is SO good and simple to use. The product has made it so much easier to track my various thoughts throughout my day.
Maya · @buildwithmaya
I am a natural speaker. My ideas flow faster when I speak. I record my voice notes and with my accent, it is perfect all the time.
Ash Ravikumar
AudioPen is able to clear my spoken thoughts into text in Estonian, one of the most complicated languages in the world! Shut Up And Take My Money!
Reigo Kimmel · YouTube expert, AI enthusiast
Already not sure what I did before I had AudioPen. If you often have thoughts you want to capture in writing, check it out. Cost is super reasonable too.
Laura · @Iam_LauraD

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