Compare & learn

Which Mac dictation app is right for you?

Honest comparisons and plain-English explainers. We built Bellow, so we're not neutral - but everything below is factual, and we'll tell you when another tool is the better fit.

Comparisons

Bellow vs Wispr Flow

Cloud transcription on a monthly subscription, versus on-device transcription you pay for once.

Bellow vs SuperWhisper

Two on-device Mac apps with different philosophies about scope, workflow, and price.

Bellow vs Apple Dictation

macOS already dictates for free. Here's honestly when that's enough - and when it isn't.

Guides

Private dictation on a Mac

What "private" actually means for voice apps, and how to verify a claim instead of trusting it.

Dictation that works offline

Why most voice tools die without Wi-Fi, and how to get transcription on a plane.

How on-device dictation works

Whisper, the Neural Engine, and what actually happens between your voice and the text.