TuckyTucky vs Superwhisper
Local dictation. And everything after it.
Both apps can turn speech into text on your device. Choose Tucky when you also want meeting recordings, notes, tasks, and local AI chat in one free Mac app.
Apple Silicon · macOS 14+ · No account required
Tucky vs Superwhisper: at a glance
Compare the workflow you need, where your data goes, and what the free plan includes. Reviewed September 4, 2026; plans and features can change.
| Feature | Tucky | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Voice to text | Hotkey dictation into Mac apps | Dictation with configurable modes |
| Local processing | On-device transcription and AI | Local models available; cloud models optional |
| Offline use | Core features after model downloads | Yes, when using local models |
| Cost | Core features free; no subscription | Free tier plus paid Pro plans |
| Custom words | Included | Available; check current plan |
| Meeting workflow | Recording, live transcript, summaries and guidance | Dedicated Meeting mode |
| Beyond dictation | Notes, tasks, screen recording and local chat | Custom modes and model selection |
| Devices | Apple Silicon Mac, macOS 14+ | Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad |
Superwhisper’s offline page and Pro documentation differ on which local models are free. We credit its offline support without claiming that it requires a subscription.
Tucky’s local workloads depend on your Mac’s storage and processing capacity. Optional external services may have their own fees.
More of your work, in one place
From a conversation
to something you can use.
Record meetings, review summaries, and ask local chat about your saved history. Dictate a note or task when an idea arrives. Keep the context on your Mac.
Explore Tucky’s capture features →
Which fits your day?
Choose Tucky if…
You work on an Apple Silicon Mac and want private, local dictation and meeting tools with free core features. You prefer keeping your history on your own device.
Consider Superwhisper if…
You want a choice of local and cloud voice models, custom dictation modes, or support beyond the Mac.
Sources and comparison notes
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Make room for Tucky on your Mac.
Copy the command below, open Terminal, and paste it to download and install Tucky.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/desduvauchelle/echo-scribe/main/install.sh | bashApple Silicon · macOS 14 or later · No account required
Follow setup to download your local models and grant recording permissions. Models need several GB; size varies.