Memento vs Superwhisper
Superwhisper is a dictation app that added a meeting mode in 2026. It records the Mac's audio without a bot, with a live transcript and a summary at the end. Its default models are in the cloud, and you can switch to local ones.
| Memento | Superwhisper | |
|---|---|---|
| No bot joins the call | ✓ Records the Mac's audio | ✓ Records the Mac's audio |
| Audio and transcript stay on your Mac | ✓ Transcript, summary and search run on the Mac | Cloud by default; local models available |
| Works without an account | ✓ No sign-up | Not stated on its site |
| Price | $9.99 once, 7 days free | Free trial, then Pro: about $8.49 a month, or yearly or lifetime |
| Your AI assistant can read your meetings (MCP) | ✓ Local, no account: Claude, Codex, Cursor, LM Studio | ✗ Not mentioned on its site |
| Live notes during the call | ✓ Live transcript, notes and insights | ✓ Live transcript with speakers |
| Platforms | Mac only (Apple silicon) | Meetings on Mac only; dictation on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android |
Where Superwhisper fits better
- Dictation is what you need most, and meetings are a bonus.
- You want it to start recording automatically when a call starts in the browser.
- You want to choose between many cloud and local models.
Why people pick Memento
- Private from the first minute: nothing to switch, every model runs on your Mac.
- Built for meetings: tasks with owners, Reminders, people, projects and a searchable archive.
- $9.99 once instead of a subscription.
Free for 7 days · $9.99 onceChecked on November 3, 2026 against their public pages. Prices and features change; if something is out of date, write to unaigaraymaestre@gmail.com. Sources: superwhisper.com, Superwhisper docs: Meetings. Superwhisper is a trademark of its owner. Memento is not affiliated with it.