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Handy vs nerd-dictation: catalog facts
Handy	nerd-dictation
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux, Command line
Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.	Fully offline recognition Works in any application and desktop environment
Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.	Linux only Command-line setup with no graphical interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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