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Handy vs Whispering: catalog facts
Handy	Whispering
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free The app is free; cloud transcription providers may charge for their API use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.	Choice of local or cloud transcription models Built for quick dictation into text
Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.	Cloud models need an API key from a provider Local models depend on your hardware for speed
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	Not stated if it 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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