Comparison
Tambourine vs Superwhisper
Both support local processing. Here's how they differ.
Quick Summary
Superwhisper is a polished macOS/iOS app with local Whisper processing and a beautiful native interface. Tambourine is an open-source alternative that runs on both Windows and macOS, offers more STT/LLM provider options, and gives you full control over the formatting prompts.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Tambourine | Superwhisper |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Support | Yes | No |
| macOS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | Yes (AGPL-3.0) | No |
| Self-Hostable | Yes (Docker available) | No |
| Choose STT Provider | 10+ options | Whisper only |
| Choose LLM Provider | 10+ options | Fixed |
| Custom Prompts | Full control | Limited |
| Local/Offline Mode | Whisper + Ollama | Whisper only |
| Pricing | Free (self-hosted) | Paid app |
Why Choose Tambourine
Windows Support
Superwhisper is macOS/iOS only. Tambourine runs on Windows and macOS.
Open Source
Full source access. Audit the code, self-host, and customize everything.
More Customization
Choose your STT and LLM providers. Modify prompts and formatting rules.
Self-Hostable
Run on your own infrastructure with Docker. Your voice data stays private.