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VoiceInk vs Handy: catalog facts
VoiceInkHandy
Paid

Paid licence for the ready-built app with updates; the source can be built yourself.

Free

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

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Transcription runs fully offline
  • Per-app modes and personal dictionary
  • Uses a keyboard shortcut and keeps transcription on your computer.
  • macOS only
  • Licence not identified in the repository metadata
  • Requires downloading a speech model and allowing input permissions.
Downloadable app 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
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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