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TypeWhisper vs Handy: catalog facts
TypeWhisper	Handy
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
System-wide dictation into any app Local transcription engines for privacy	Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.
No Android or Linux version mentioned	Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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