Flow Basic Tier Ratings
Last Reviewed: 2026-03-23
2,000 words/week on desktop, 1,000/week on iPhone. Unlimited on Android during launch period. Includes 14-day Pro trial. HIPAA BAA available on all plans including free.
AI-powered voice-to-text dictation that works across all apps on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android (launched Feb 2026). 4x faster than typing. Adapts tone by context. Privacy Mode (Zero Data Retention) available on all tiers. HIPAA BAA now available on ALL plans (since Aug 2025) — not just Enterprise. 33% nonprofit discount ($8/month annual). NOT for meeting transcription — use Fathom or Otter for that. This replaces typing, not recording.
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Can dictate marketing copy. 2,000 words/week limit constrains heavy use. Enable Privacy Mode for client-sensitive content.
Excellent for drafting grants by voice. Weekly limits may constrain large proposals. Enable Privacy Mode for sensitive program data.
Great for quick thank you letters and updates. Weekly limit applies. Privacy Mode prevents data storage.
Can dictate program notes quickly. May hit limits with heavy documentation. Privacy Mode required for sensitive content.
Draft reports by voice. Weekly limit may constrain longer reports. Enable Privacy Mode for sensitive governance content.
Create training materials by dictation. Weekly limits apply.
Perfect for quick social posts. Unlikely to hit weekly limits. Low sensitivity content.
Draft emails by voice. May hit limits with high volume.
Dictate research notes and summaries. Limits may constrain.
Draft policy content by voice. Limits may apply for longer briefs.
Quick notes, emails, planning docs. Unlikely to hit limits. Low-sensitivity content.
Can dictate financial narratives. Numbers may need manual review. Privacy Mode required for sensitive data.
Opt-In Only
Without Privacy Mode, dictation data may be used for debugging and improving transcription services. Model training requires explicit opt-in per the Feb 2026 privacy policy update. Voice data is never sold or shared. With Privacy Mode on, nothing is stored.
Yes - Privacy Mode
Enable Privacy Mode in Settings → Data & Privacy → Privacy Mode for Zero Data Retention. To opt out of model training specifically, do not opt in (training is opt-in, not opt-out). Opt-in/out can be changed at any time.
Possible
Without Privacy Mode enabled, dictation data may be reviewed to debug model failures. With Privacy Mode on, no data is stored or accessible for review. Wispr states data is never sold or shared with third parties.
Zero with Privacy Mode
Voice data not stored when Privacy Mode is enabled. Without Privacy Mode, data retained per Wispr's standard policy (unspecified duration, deleted when no longer needed). Third-party LLM data deleted after 30 days.
Encrypted + HIPAA BAA Available
Data encrypted in transit and at rest. Cloud-based processing requires internet. HIPAA BAA available on all plans since Aug 2025. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications are Enterprise-only.
As of August 2025, HIPAA BAA is available on all plans including the free Basic tier. However, privacy and compliance controls are still stronger at higher tiers: Basic and Pro have Privacy Mode available but optional (user-controlled), while Enterprise enforces Zero Data Retention and HIPAA org-wide with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification.
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Nonprofits get Flow Pro for $8/month (annual billing) vs regular $12/month. Apply via form at wisprflow.ai/for-non-profits. Team reviews applications in 2–3 days. Not available through TechSoup or Goodstack.
Students and educators get 50% off Pro plus 3 months free. Available at wisprflow.ai/students. Contact support or check the app for current options.
Wispr Flow replaces typing. You speak, it types. Works in any app on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android. Not for transcribing meetings — use Fathom or Otter for that.
Available on ALL tiers. When enabled, voice data is not stored or used for training. Enforced on Enterprise. HIPAA BAA is now available on ALL plans since August 2025 — not just Enterprise.
Any user — including free Basic users — can accept a HIPAA BAA via Settings → Data & Privacy. Accepting the BAA automatically enables Privacy Mode (Zero Data Retention). Enterprise enforces BAA org-wide. This was a major August 2025 policy expansion.
Voice commands to edit text: 'summarize this', 'make this more formal', 'turn into a list'. Powerful for drafting and refining. Not available on Basic.
Adapts tone based on the app you're in. Formal for email. Casual for Slack. Recognizes code syntax in VS Code and coding environments. Personalized Style controls available on Pro+.
Android app launched February 23, 2026. Uses a floating bubble interface (no keyboard switch needed). Android allows deeper system-level access than iOS. Free unlimited dictation during launch period. Core features available; Dictionary, Snippets, Styles coming to Android in future updates.
The separate Flow Teams tier was eliminated in November 2025. Flow Pro now supports both individuals and teams with no seat minimums, shared dictionary and snippets, centralized billing, and free 14-day trials for every new teammate invited.
Requires internet connection. No offline mode. All transcription happens in the cloud. Privacy Mode addresses data concerns. 30% faster transcription after February 2026 infrastructure rewrite.
SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications on Enterprise tier only. Enforced HIPAA and Zero Data Retention for the whole organization. SSO/SAML. MSA & DPA. Advanced usage dashboards. HIPAA BAA (not enforced) is available on all plans.
2026-03
Published 'The Master Plan' blog post outlining three-phase roadmap: reliable voice input, voice to action, and ubiquity through wearables including a smart ring concept. Company training own large-scale voice models as of early 2026.
2026-02
Android app launched February 23, 2026. Floating bubble interface provides deeper system-level access than iOS keyboard. Hinglish model released for Indian market. Infrastructure rewrite delivers 30% faster dictation. Total funding reached $81M.
2025-11
Flow Teams tier merged into Flow Pro. Pro now supports both individuals and teams with no seat minimums, no upfront payment, free 14-day trials for every invited teammate, shared dictionary/snippets, and centralized billing. Only Enterprise now for advanced compliance.
2025-11
Raised $25M from Notable Capital. Valuation at $700M. Used by 270+ Fortune 500 companies. 125 new enterprise customers per week.
2025-08
HIPAA BAA expanded to all plans including free Basic tier. Any user can accept a BAA in Settings → Data & Privacy, which also enables Privacy Mode. Previously HIPAA enforcement was Enterprise-only. This is a significant privacy policy expansion.
2025-06
iOS app launched (keyboard-based). $30M Series A raised from Menlo Ventures with participation from NEA, 8VC, and others. Total raised $56M at that point. Flow Notes cross-platform feature launched (capture notes on iPhone, access on desktop).
2025-03
Windows app launched. Previously Mac-only on desktop.
For organizations with 5+ staff
Flow Pro at $8/month (nonprofit annual) is excellent value for teams of any size. Unlimited dictation, Command Mode, shared snippets and dictionary, centralized billing. No seat minimum since November 2025. Enable Privacy Mode for sensitive content. HIPAA BAA available on Pro — accept it in settings for health-related work.
For organizations with fewer than 5 staff
Free tier (2,000 words/week desktop) may suffice for light use. Pro at $8/month for heavy writers, accessibility needs, or teams. HIPAA BAA now available even on the free plan — accept it in settings if handling any health-related content.
For health data or vulnerable populations
HIPAA BAA is now available on ALL plans since August 2025, including free Basic. For individual practitioners, accept the BAA in Settings → Data & Privacy (this also enables Privacy Mode). For organizations needing enforced compliance for all staff, Enterprise tier is required — it enforces Zero Data Retention and HIPAA org-wide and provides SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 certifications. Pro with Privacy Mode and BAA may work for non-PHI content and small teams who can self-enforce.
"I have Parkinson's, and this app has just made my life so much easier using my Mac. I can't even explain the change that it has provided for me."
User with accessibility needs
Personal use • Individual
Verified 2025
"I was able to dictate ~70% of our Q2 board doc with Wispr, it was a massive time saver!"
Executive
Business • Unknown
Verified 2025
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