Kensi vs Superwhisper
AI-powered voice-to-text app for Mac, Windows, and iOS with local Whisper models.
Last updated March 2026
Kensi
12/12
Superwhisper
8.5/12
The bottom line
Superwhisper is a strong competitor in the AI dictation space with local Whisper transcription, AI correction, and cross-platform support including iOS. Kensi differentiates with Ambient mode for meetings, deeper screen context awareness with @-mention resolution, a fully offline AI tier, and richer technical vocabulary with 80+ built-in mappings and per-app entries.
Feature comparison
Feature by feature
All 12 voice-to-text capabilities compared
| Feature | Kensi | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| On-device speech recognition | Yes | Yes |
| AI/LLM text correction | Yes | Yes |
| Screen context awareness | Yes | Partial |
| Works in any app | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient/background mode | Yes | No |
| Custom personas | Yes | Partial |
| Privacy-first (no cloud required) | Yes | Partial |
| Works fully offline | Yes | Partial |
| Rewrite/edit mode | Yes | Yes |
| Ask/generate mode | Yes | Yes |
| Technical vocabulary | Yes | Partial |
| iOS support | Yes | Yes |
Pricing
Pricing at a glance
Kensi
Free during alpha, no credit card
Superwhisper
Also $84.99/year or $249 lifetime. Free tier with small models.
Bottom line: $3.51/mo more for Ambient mode, deeper screen context, and per-app vocabulary
Superwhisper strengths
- Good on-device transcription using local Whisper models
- AI correction with multiple modes (Super Mode, custom prompts)
- Context awareness via Super Mode (app, selected text, clipboard)
- Works in any app via clipboard insertion
- Cross-platform: Mac, Windows, and iOS
- Lifetime purchase option available ($249)
Kensi strengths
- On-device speech recognition — audio never leaves your device
- Screen context awareness with @-mention resolution
- 80+ technical term mappings with per-app vocabulary
- Fully offline AI tier (Privacy plan)
- Ambient mode for always-on meeting transcription
Which tool fits you?
Choose Superwhisper if you...
- Want a dictation app with Whisper-based local transcription
- Prefer a lifetime purchase option over ongoing subscription
- Need cross-platform support across Mac, Windows, and iOS
Choose Kensi if you...
- Want always-on meeting transcription (Ambient mode)
- Need deep screen context with @-mention resolution
- Want a fully offline AI correction option
- Need per-app vocabulary with bundle ID matching
Kensi vs Superwhisper asked
Both apps offer on-device speech recognition with AI correction. Superwhisper uses Whisper models and has Super Mode for context awareness. Kensi adds Ambient mode (always-on meeting transcription), deeper screen context with @-mention resolution, a fully offline AI tier, and 80+ built-in technical term mappings with per-app vocabulary.
Superwhisper starts at $8.49/mo (or $249 lifetime). Kensi''s Cloud tier (with AI correction) is $12/mo. Kensi includes Ambient mode and deeper screen context. Kensi''s Voice tier (no AI) is just $2/mo.
Superwhisper can transcribe offline using local Whisper models, but AI correction requires a cloud connection. Kensi''s Privacy tier ($18/mo) runs both transcription and AI correction fully on-device — zero network calls.
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