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DictationHandy
Free

Free to use in the browser.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Works in the browser with nothing to install
  • Supports a long list of languages
  • Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.
  • Requires Google Chrome
  • Needs an internet connection because recognition runs on Google's service
  • Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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