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Handy vs Dictation: catalog facts
Handy	Dictation
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free to use in the browser.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.	Works in the browser with nothing to install Supports a long list of languages
Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.	Requires Google Chrome Needs an internet connection because recognition runs on Google's service
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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