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Handy vs HyperWhisper: catalog facts
HandyHyperWhisper
Free

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

Free

Open source under Apache-2.0; cloud transcription providers may charge for their own APIs.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.
  • Local models work fully offline
  • Choice of 30+ local and cloud transcription models
  • Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.
  • Cloud providers need separate API keys and may cost money
  • Linux build is amd64 only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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