Why Isn’t My Student Pricing Reflecting on My Account?

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS. Android users manage subscriptions on the Wispr Flow website.

If your account still shows a paid plan, you were charged full price, or you can't find the claim button — this guide walks you through claiming the free student plan. Most requests are sorted in under a minute.

Quick checks

  • Are you signed in with your .edu email? Student pricing is tied to a .edu address, so the account you're signed into must use one.

  • Is Wispr Flow up to date? Several student plan and pricing display bugs were fixed in recent versions — update before troubleshooting further.

  • Are you on iOS? Claiming can't be completed in the iOS app. If you're on iPhone or iPad, open Wispr Flow on Mac, Windows, or the website to finish claiming — the rest of this guide's desktop steps apply there.

About the student plan

The student plan is free and billed annually. There is no monthly student option — all student sign-ups are on the $0/year annual plan, and no credit card is needed at checkout.

Student pricing is available to anyone with a .edu email address. If you're eligible, claim the plan directly — no support agent verification is required to get started.

How to claim the free student plan

Mac and Windows

Follow these steps in the Wispr Flow desktop app:

  1. Open Wispr Flow and look for the "Claim free plan" card in the left sidebar.

  2. Click Claim free plan to start checkout for the free annual student plan.

  3. Select Student as the discount reason if you're asked for one.

  4. Attach proof of eligibility — a current student ID or enrollment letter — if prompted.

  5. Confirm checkout. Your Plans screen should now show the student plan at $0.

If no "Claim free plan" card appears in your sidebar, contact the Wispr Flow support team and choose the Billing category when submitting your request.

Note: No credit card is required to complete student plan checkout.

iOS

Claiming is completed on desktop or web, so iOS points you there:

  1. Open the hamburger menu (top-left) and tap "Claim Student Plan". You can also tap the green Student promo card on the Plans screen or a word-limit prompt.

  2. Read the takeover screen that opens with instructions to claim your free Student plan.

  3. Finish the claim on your Mac, Windows device, or the Wispr Flow website using the desktop steps above.

To leave the takeover screen without claiming, tap the back chevron in the top-left to return to the Plans page.

Once you're on the student plan, eligible students see Student branding throughout the iOS app — a Student badge, the Flow Student logo in the menu, and a Student promo card on the Plans screen showing the plan at $0.

Note: The "Explore plan" button on the Pro, Pro trial, or student-tier card opens the standard paid paywall — not the Student Claim flow. Use the green Student promo card, the "Claim Student Plan" button, or a word-limit prompt instead.

Note: During a Pro trial, you'll keep seeing your trial experience. The "Claim Student Plan" button appears once your trial ends.

Switching from Pro to the student plan

If you're on a Pro plan with a .edu email address, switch down to the free student plan:

  1. Open the Plans screen in Wispr Flow on Mac, Windows, or the website.

  2. Select the student plan option and follow the prompts. No credit card is needed.

  3. Check your Plans screen — your current plan should now read Free.

Important: Switching from the student plan back to Pro is not yet supported. Once you move to the student plan, you can't switch back to Pro directly. Contact support if you need to change plans again.

Student Referral Competition

Eligible students see a Student Referral Competition modal when they click "Refer a friend" in the sidebar, instead of the standard referral screen. Share your referral link with friends and track progress toward prizes as they join and complete onboarding.

Note: The Student Referral Competition is only available to eligible student accounts. If you see the standard referral screen, you're not currently enrolled in this program.

Common issues

Subscription card on iOS showed a price or "Billed annually" instead of "Free"

This was caused by a display issue where students on the free student plan saw an outdated price or a "Billed annually" subtitle on their subscription card. It has been fixed. Students on the free student plan now see Free with no subtitle. Students subscribed through the App Store at a paid price continue to see their actual App Store price. To get the fix:

  1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version from the App Store.

  2. Restart Wispr Flow after updating.

Open the Plans screen. Your current subscription card should read Free.

Students were charged full Pro price instead of the student price shown

This was caused by a billing issue where students saw student pricing on the Pro plan card but were charged the full Pro price at checkout. It has been fixed, and students on the shared Pro column are now charged the student price shown on the card. To get the fix:

  1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version.

  2. Restart Wispr Flow after updating.

If you were charged the full Pro price before this fix, contact support with your account email and a description of what happened.

Eligible students were offered a Pro trial instead of the free student plan after signing in on iOS

This was caused by an issue where the iOS app offered a Pro trial to student-eligible users during onboarding before recognizing their student status. It has been fixed. To get the fix:

  1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version from the App Store.

  2. Sign out and sign back in.

  3. Look for the "Claim Student Plan" button in the hamburger menu or the green Student promo card on the Plans screen.

FAQs

Is the student plan really free?

Yes. The student plan is $0/year — no credit card required. There is no monthly student option; the plan is annual only.

Can I claim the student plan inside the iOS app?

No. Every claim entry point on iOS opens a takeover screen with instructions to finish on desktop or web. See How to claim the free student plan above.

What counts as proof of eligibility?

A current student ID, an enrollment letter, or a similar document from your institution showing you're actively enrolled.

I tapped "Explore plan" but ended up on the paid paywall — is that right?

Yes, that's expected. "Explore plan" always opens the paid paywall. Use the green Student promo card or the "Claim Student Plan" button in the hamburger menu to start the Student Claim flow.

I'm on a Pro trial on iOS — will I see the "Claim Student Plan" button?

No. During an active Pro trial you'll keep your trial experience. The button is shown to eligible students on the free (Basic) plan only.

Why am I seeing a different referral screen than my friends?

Eligible student accounts see the Student Referral Competition modal with prizes and progress tracking; other accounts see the standard referral screen. If you're a student and expect the competition experience, contact support with your account email.

I'm on Android — how do I change my plan?

Plans can't be purchased or changed in the Android app. Manage your subscription on the Wispr Flow website instead.

Still stuck?

Reach out to our support team if:

  • You've completed the claim steps but your account still shows a paid plan.

  • You believe you were charged the full Pro price when a student price was shown.

  • You're an eligible student on the free plan but don't see any claim entry point after updating.

  • You need to switch back to Pro after moving to the student plan.

Include your account email, your platform (Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android), and what you're seeing on your Plans screen. Most student plan requests are resolved in one reply.