Super Notch vs Superwhisper

Superwhisper is a voice-to-text app for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. Super Notch is a MacBook notch AI assistant that finds and resumes your Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor sessions, with Type dictation that runs on your Mac. If you only want dictation, Superwhisper's Free plan may be enough. Pick Super Notch if you also want your agent sessions in the notch.

What Super Notch does

Sessions. Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor together in one view. Pick a session from your Mac's notch and get back to work.
Type (Right Option). Dictate into the field you're working in. Phonon 2 turns your English speech into text on your Mac. Your audio stays here. No dictation subscription, no STT API key.
Talk (Right Command). Talk with your companion from the notch. Answers use Grok, OpenAI, or Apple Intelligence on a supported Mac.
Floating HUD. Ask about the window in front of you. What it can see depends on the app and permissions.
Beside your tools. Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex stay the places that write and run the work.

What Superwhisper does

Superwhisper calls itself "AI Voice to Text for macOS, Windows, iOS & Android." It says it works offline, so you can transcribe anytime. Its Free plan gives unlimited dictation with local Whisper models, and Superwhisper says nothing you dictate on that plan leaves your device. Pro adds cloud models, AI modes, file transcription, and more.

At a glance

	Super Notch	Superwhisper
What it is	MacBook notch AI assistant and AI agent session manager, with dictation included	AI voice-to-text app
Platforms	Apple silicon Mac, macOS 14+	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Dictation	Type: Phonon 2, English, on your Mac after setup	Local Whisper models on Free. Cloud and other models on Pro
Languages	English with Phonon 2 (Whisper remains available for other languages)	100+ languages (per Superwhisper)
AI agent sessions (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)	Session cards in the notch	Not listed on superwhisper.com. It focuses on dictating into tools like Cursor
Voice assistant	Talk (Right Command) with Grok, OpenAI, or Apple Intelligence	Not listed
Price	$20 first Mac, $10 each additional, one-time	Free plan. Pro $8.49/month, $84.99/year, or $249.99 lifetime (website prices)
License scope	Per Mac	One Pro license covers unlimited Macs and Windows PCs plus your iPhone and Android phone

Superwhisper details from superwhisper.com and superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/sw-pro, checked October 2026. Superwhisper notes that App Store and Google Play prices are higher.

Requirements and price

Super Notch runs on an Apple silicon Mac with macOS 14 or newer. Voice features need microphone and accessibility permissions. It's $20 for your first Mac and $10 for each additional Mac, paid once. Not a monthly subscription. Type dictation is $0/mo after you buy and spends no model tokens. Talk and Chat use your Grok or OpenAI plan, or Apple Intelligence on supported Macs.

When to pick Superwhisper instead

You dictate on Windows, iPhone, or Android, not only a Mac.
You dictate in languages other than English most of the day.
You want local dictation and nothing else. Superwhisper's Free plan covers that at $0.

FAQ

Is Super Notch a Superwhisper alternative?

For Mac users who run AI coding agents, yes. Super Notch includes on-device Type dictation and adds session cards for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor in the notch. For dictation on its own, Superwhisper's Free plan may be enough.

Does Super Notch dictation need a subscription?

No. Type is included with Super Notch. After the one-time license, dictation is $0/mo, with no STT API key.

Does Super Notch work on Windows or iPhone?

No. Super Notch needs an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14 or newer.

Does Type send my audio to the cloud?

No. Phonon recognition runs on your Mac after setup. Type doesn't call Grok or OpenAI. Talk sends the transcript to the brain you chose.

Can I dictate into Cursor or Claude Code with Super Notch?

Yes. Focus the field, hold Right Option, and Type writes the words there. You review and send.