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SpeechTexter vs Handy: catalog facts
SpeechTexterHandy
Free

Free to use and supported by advertising.

Free

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

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • No installation, works in the browser
  • Over 70 languages
  • Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.
  • Shows advertising
  • Some features depend on the browser; certain options work only in Edge
  • Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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