Free trial desktop
Free source (opens in a new tab)
Trial
For: Testing accuracy on your own PC
Limits
- At least 7 days from first dictation that produces text
- No account or credit card
Includes
- Full dictation
- Local AI cleanup
No API
Audio & voice · pricing
Whisperstream pricing in 2026: Free trial, 1 device and 2 device licenses explained
Choose Whisperstream if you want private, offline push-to-talk dictation on Windows for a one-time $29 instead of a cloud subscription.
- Starting price
- $29 (1 device license)
- Free option
- No
- Plans
- 4
- Prices checked
- Sep 29, 2026
Whisperstream plans and what they include
Whisperstream is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. The free trial needs no account or credit card and runs for at least 7 days from your first dictation that produces text, with full dictation and local AI cleanup. After that, a 1 device license is $29 and a 2 device license is $49, both with all features included and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Team or enterprise licensing is listed as custom. The app is Windows 10/11 x64 only. Prices checked on 2026-09-29.
Whisperstream plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial desktop |
Free | Trial | Testing accuracy on your own PC | At least 7 days from first dictation that produces text; No account or credit card | No |
| 1 device license desktop |
$29 one-time | One-time | Single-PC users | Activates on 1 device | No |
| 2 device license desktop |
$49 one-time | One-time | Laptop plus desktop | Up to 2 of your own devices | No |
| Corporate licensing desktop |
Custom pricing | Custom | Teams and enterprises | Not stated | No |
Which Whisperstream plan to pick
| If you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| you want to test accuracy on your own PC | Free trial | Full dictation for at least 7 days, no account or card. |
| you dictate on one Windows PC | 1 device license, $29 one-time | All features, no account required, 30-day money back. |
| you use a laptop and a desktop | 2 device license, $49 one-time | Covers up to 2 of your own devices. |
| you license for a team | Corporate licensing (custom) | Team or enterprise terms; price not stated. |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
Free trial, no account or credit card.
At least seven days from the first dictation that produces text; eligible versions may get an extension.
Extra costs and taxes
Optional cloud enhancement providers you configure may have their own cost.
Not stated.
Costs that are easy to miss
- Optional cloud enhancement providers you configure may charge their own fees, and they receive transcript text.
- The exact end date of the trial is visible only inside the app.
- A third PC would need another license; one license activates a single device unless you buy the 2 device tier.
- Whisperstream does not say how tax is handled.
Whisperstream pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Sep 29, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
Free trial, no account or credit card.
At least seven days from the first dictation that produces text; eligible versions may get an extension.
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
1 device license desktop
$29 one-time source (opens in a new tab)
One-time
For: Single-PC users
Limits
- Activates on 1 device
Includes
- All features included
- No account required
1 more
- 30-day money-back guarantee
No API
2 device license desktop
$49 one-time source (opens in a new tab)
One-time
For: Laptop plus desktop
Limits
- Up to 2 of your own devices
Includes
- All features included
- 30-day money-back guarantee
No API
Corporate licensing desktop
Custom pricing source (opens in a new tab)
Custom
For: Teams and enterprises
Includes
- Team or enterprise licensing
No API
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
Optional cloud enhancement providers you configure may have their own cost.
Not stated.
How much Whisperstream costs per year
At the listed prices, a single user pays between $348 and $588 a year on the fixed-price plans. Annual billing discounts, taxes and usage-based extras are listed per plan above where the vendor publishes them.
Whisperstream FAQ
Can I use one license on two PCs?
Only with the $49 license, which activates on up to 2 of your own devices; the $29 license covers 1. source (opens in a new tab)
How long is the free trial?
At least seven days from your first dictation that produces text, with no account or credit card. source (opens in a new tab)
Is there a refund?
Yes, a 30-day refund by emailing support from your checkout address. source (opens in a new tab)
Is Whisperstream a subscription?
No. It is a one-time license, $29 for 1 device or $49 for 2.
How long is the free trial?
At least 7 days from first dictation that produces text; eligible versions may get an extension.
Does audio leave my PC?
Not by default; it runs on-device. Optional cloud enhancement providers, if enabled, receive transcript text.
Is there a refund?
The paid licenses carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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