Cue vs Superwhisper: Dictation and Desktop Tasks

Cue and Superwhisper both support voice-led work. Superwhisper offers dictation and writing transformations across its supported devices. Cue is a desktop voice AI for Mac and Windows: press a hotkey, speak, and it transcribes, sees your screen, and finishes a task in the app you are using.

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Use the App Already Open as Context

Cue can use your active screen, selected text, and current app as context. Ask it to work on what is in front of you instead of moving that context into a separate chat.

Finish a Desktop Task After You Speak

Cue is designed for desktop work that needs an action after the spoken request. Its workflow stays connected to the app you are using rather than ending at a text box.

Available for Mac and Windows

Cue is available for Mac and Windows. Press a hotkey in the application you are using, speak, and start from the screen context already in front of you.

Try It Before Choosing a Plan

Cue is free to start. Cue Plus is $19.99/month for people who want the paid plan; compare current plans after testing the workflows and devices that matter to you.

Feature Cue Superwhisper
Primary workflow Screen-aware desktop tasks with voice input Dictation and writing transformations
Context for work Uses the active screen and app to help finish a task See current Superwhisper capabilities
Desktop platforms Mac and Windows Mac and Windows, plus supported mobile devices
Voice input Hotkey dictation in the active app Dictation and text transformations
Starting price Free to start; Cue Plus is $19.99/month Check current Superwhisper plans
Choose Cue when A desktop task needs the screen and app as context You mainly want dictation and transformations
Learn more See Cue's voice transcription and task tools See Superwhisper's current product pages
Best next step Try Cue with a task open on your desktop Try Superwhisper with your writing workflow

What Superwhisper does well

They hear what you said.

Cue sees what you're doing.

And does the thing, in supported apps.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cue a good replacement for Superwhisper?

Cue is a good fit when a spoken request needs the active desktop screen and app as context. Superwhisper is a good fit when you want dictation and writing transformations across its supported devices. Try the workflow that matches your work.

Can I use Cue for free?

Cue is free to start. Cue Plus is $19.99/month. Check Superwhisper's current plans too, then compare the workflows and devices that matter to you.

How is Cue's dictation different from its agent mode?

Cue begins with a hotkey and can use the current screen, active app, and selected text as context. The aim is to help finish a desktop task in the app you are already using.

How should I choose between Cue and Superwhisper?

Choose Superwhisper if dictation and text transformations are the job. Choose Cue if you want voice input plus screen-aware help with a task in the desktop app already open in front of you.

Superwhisper is a strong option when dictation and transformations are the job. Choose Cue when the spoken request begins with the desktop screen in front of you and the goal is to finish a task in the current app. Cue is free to start.

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