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CGeneral-purpose AI chat assistant for writing, research, coding and everyday tasks
Free, from $8/mo
Claude vs Wispr Flow
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Claude if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: knowledge workers, software developers
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Choose Wispr Flow if…
- you want the lower entry price ($12/mo vs $17/mo)
- you're in its core audience: professionals who write a lot of email and messages, developers
Side by side
Feature Claude Wispr Flow
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$17/mo$12/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes, unless you opt out
Data retention—Local dictation history: keep, auto-delete after 24 hours, or never save
Security and compliance—SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Chrome, APImacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
CategoryAI ChatbotsTranscription
CompanyAnthropic PBCWispr AI, Inc.
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded——
Part of——
Key features
C Claude
- Chat with web search and memory
- File creation and code execution
- Artifacts, Slides, Docs and Design tools
- Claude Code for software development
- Projects for organizing work
- Scheduled and handed-off tasks
- Chrome, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace integrations
- Per-token API with batch discount
W Wispr Flow
- Dictation that works in any app without plugins
- Automatic removal of filler words and repetitions
- Catches spoken self-corrections mid-sentence
- Personal vocabulary that learns names and jargon
- Voice-triggered text snippets
- Per-app writing style settings
- Auto-detection and transcription of 100+ languages
- Bot-free meeting notetaker with speaker identification
Plans and prices
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Claude
Free$0
Pro$20/mo or $17/mo billed yearly ($200)
MaxFrom $100/mo
Team Standard$25/seat/mo or $20/seat billed yearly
Team Premium$125/seat/mo or $100/seat billed yearly
Enterprise$20/seat billed yearly + usage at API rates
Wispr Flow
Free$0/mo
Pro$12/user/mo billed annually ($15 monthly)
Growth$18/user/mo billed annually ($23 monthly); $26/$33 with unlimited Notetaker
EnterpriseCustom
Strengths and limitations
Claude
- Free plan includes web search, code execution and memory
- Apps for web, desktop, iOS and Android
- Max plans include $100-$200/month in API credits
- Enterprise plan offers a HIPAA-ready option and a Compliance API
- Claude Code is not included in the free plan
- Max plans are billed monthly only
- Enterprise requires a 20-seat minimum
- API is billed separately from chat plans
Wispr Flow
- Free plan with no credit card, 2,000 words per week on desktop
- Works in any app on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and HIPAA compliance
- Dictation and Notetaker included in one subscription
- Notetaker is only available on Mac and Windows
- Notetaker is disabled on BAA (HIPAA) accounts
- Unlimited Notetaker on Growth costs extra
- Bluetooth earbuds such as AirPods are not recommended for accuracy
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