AI Tool Comparison
Loqua vs Superhuman
A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.
Loqua
Talk instead of type anywhere on your Mac or Windows machine, and get real-time cleanup that strips filler words as you go, not after.
Superhuman
Fly through your inbox with an AI-accelerated email client. Grammarly acquired Superhuman in October 2025 and expanded it into a broader Suite with AI docs and agent tools.
Bottom Line
Last reviewed: August 2026
Loqua and Superhuman both compete in Productivity, overlapping most directly on writing. Loqua runs on a freemium model while Superhuman runs on a paid-only plan, which alone may settle it if budget or a free tier is a hard requirement. Superhuman carries the higher rating (4.7 vs 4.4), but a gap that size rarely overrides a real workflow fit on its own.
Choose Loqua if…
Best for anyone who wants dictation cleaned up live as they speak, not edited afterward in a separate pass, and its edge is strips filler words and false starts in real time and works system-wide across email, docs, and chat apps. A genuinely convenient live-cleanup approach, it's a newer entrant competing against well-established dictation tools. Lean toward Superhuman instead if every action is keyboard-driven, with AI-drafted replies that hold up against manual writing matters more for your use case.
Choose Superhuman if…
Best for professionals processing high email volume who want the fastest possible path to inbox zero, and its edge is every action is keyboard-driven, with AI-drafted replies that hold up against manual writing. Genuinely the fastest email client available, the price and invitation-only access make it overkill for casual use. Lean toward Loqua instead if strips filler words and false starts in real time and works system-wide across email, docs, and chat apps matters more for your use case.
| Attribute | Loqua | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Pricing | freemium | paid |
| Pricing Detail | Free to start / paid tiers for higher usage and customization | $30/mo Starter / $40/mo Business |
| Rating |
Key Features
Loqua
- Real-time filler-word and false-start removal while dictating
- System-wide dictation across any app
- Context-aware formatting based on destination app
- Available on both Mac and Windows
Superhuman
- AI reply drafts
- Email summarization
- Keyboard-first design
- Split inbox
- Auto follow-up reminders
Pros
Loqua
- •Cleanup happens live instead of requiring a separate editing pass
- •Works across the whole system rather than one dedicated app
- •Usable free tier for everyday dictation needs
Superhuman
- •Genuinely fastest way to do email
- •AI drafts are excellent
- •Keyboard shortcuts for everything
- •Loved by power users
Cons
Loqua
- Newer entrant competing against well-established dictation tools
- Context-aware formatting quality varies by app and use case
Superhuman
- Expensive
- Requires invitation (exclusive)
- Gmail/Outlook only
- Overkill for casual email users