Notabe vs Superwhisper
Superwhisper is on-device dictation that types into any app. Notabe is the notebook that keeps what you say — titled, tagged, connected, and searchable. Different jobs.
Where Superwhisper is strong
Superwhisper is excellent on-device dictation. It turns speech into text anywhere you can type — an email, a document, a chat box — using local models so nothing is uploaded. As a fast, private replacement for the keyboard, it is a genuinely good tool, and it shares Notabe's on-device privacy stance.
Where Notabe's angle wins
Superwhisper hands the text off and forgets it; Notabe keeps it. Everything you speak becomes a note that is auto-titled and tagged, and on Pro it is connected in the Graph and searchable by meaning. Where Superwhisper is a way to enter text, Notabe is the place your thoughts live and stay findable months later.
At a glance
| Notabe | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A voice-first notes library | System-wide dictation input |
| Keeps your notes | Yes — titled, tagged, searchable | No — text goes into other apps |
| Where transcription happens | On-device — audio never leaves your phone | On-device |
| Search by meaning | Semantic search across every note (Pro) | Not applicable |
| Connections between notes | The Graph links related notes (Pro) | Not applicable |
| Platform | Native iPhone and iPad | Mac and iOS |
| Price | Free, or Pro $9.99/mo ($59.99/yr) | Free tier; paid license |
Which should you choose?
If you just need to dictate into other apps, Superwhisper is ideal. If you want a home for the notes worth keeping, that is Notabe — and the two work well side by side. See our take on dictation on iPhone.
Frequently asked
Isn’t Superwhisper also on-device?
Yes — that is common ground. Both transcribe your voice on-device for privacy. The difference is what happens next: Superwhisper drops the text into whatever app you are using, while Notabe keeps it as a note it titles, tags, connects, and lets you search later.
Can I use both together?
Absolutely. Superwhisper is a great way to dictate into any text field; Notabe is where notes you want to keep and revisit should live. They are input and library, not rivals.