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Handy vs TypeWhisper: catalog facts
Handy	TypeWhisper
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS
Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.	System-wide dictation into any app Local transcription engines for privacy
Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.	No Android or Linux version mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open 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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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