AFK alongside other voice-to-text tools.
AFK is a one-time Mac license for dictation and local file transcription. Wispr Flow, Monologue, and Superwhisper take different routes across subscriptions, free tiers, devices, and voice-to-text workflows.
A compact view of four voice tools.
Start with the terms that shape the decision: price, supported devices, and what each product is built to do.
| Product | Current price | Runs on | Built around |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⌥AFK | $15 once | macOS 15+ on Apple Silicon | System-wide dictation; supported audio files in the app; MP4 with audio through the CLI |
| Wispr Flow | Free plan; Pro $15/month or $12/month annually | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Voice dictation in apps; Flow Notetaker is Mac-only |
| Monologue | Pro $15/month or $144/year; free trial | Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | Voice dictation, voice notes, and bot-free meeting transcription |
| Superwhisper | Free tier; Pro $8.49/month or $84.99/year | macOS, Windows, iOS | Voice-to-text in apps; external audio and video file transcription |
Checked . Outside prices and plan details above were read from the linked primary sources on that date. AFK's price remains live on this page.
What the AFK row means.
The checkout price is a live sales ladder, so the visible $15 is updated from the public sales endpoint. AFK is a one-time license; speech processing runs on the Mac after first-run model setup.
Read the details
See how AFK handles supported audio, MP4 input, and local processing.
Primary sources
- Wispr Flow: pricing, billing, plan details, and supported devices.
- Monologue: pricing and product overview.
- Superwhisper: Pro pricing, product overview, and file transcription.
- AFK: product overview, CLI guide, and privacy page.
Choose a tool with terms you can live with.
AFK puts the price, the supported inputs, and the command in plain view.