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Description
Handy is an open-source, free, cross-platform application for speech-to-text that operates entirely offline, allowing you to dictate directly into any text field. By pressing and holding a customizable keyboard shortcut, you can speak, and upon releasing it, Handy captures your voice, transcribes it on your device, and automatically inserts the text into the application you are currently using. The default setting utilizes a push-to-talk feature, but users also have the option to toggle between starting and stopping recording with different key presses. This software is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring that all voice data remains stored locally instead of being sent to external cloud services. Users can select from various Whisper models or Parakeet V3, with Whisper offering extensive multilingual capabilities for over 99 languages, while Parakeet V3 is fine-tuned for efficient CPU usage and automatic language identification. Additionally, Handy incorporates voice activity detection to filter out silence, and it can utilize GPU acceleration for Whisper on supported devices, enhancing the overall performance of the application. The combination of these features makes Handy a versatile tool for anyone needing reliable speech-to-text functionality without compromising privacy.
Description
Whisperstream is a dictation application designed for both Windows PCs and Apple silicon Macs (currently in beta) that transforms spoken language into written text within the active field of various applications through a simple push-to-talk shortcut. Once the necessary speech-recognition models are installed, users can dictate without an internet connection. The app features several available models, including NVIDIA Parakeet, Qwen3 ASR, and Cohere Transcribe. Users also have the option to utilize the on-device Stream-1 Mini model or a provider of their choice for additional cleanup. Among its many features, Whisperstream offers custom vocabulary settings, text replacement options, app-specific enhancement profiles, an easily searchable transcript history, the ability to transcribe audio files, and voice playback capabilities alongside interactive replies for sessions using Claude Code and Codex. It allows dictation in compatible text fields seamlessly without the need for additional add-ins and is particularly useful for individuals who prefer to dictate in coding editors, emails, documents, and other software applications. However, it is important to note that downloading models, performing software updates, and accessing certain optional online features may necessitate an internet connection for optimal functionality.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Anthropic
No
Claude Code
No
Codex CLI
No
Gemini
No
OpenAI
No
OpenAI Whisper
Yes
ParakeetAI
Yes
Integrations
Anthropic
Yes
Claude Code
Yes
Codex CLI
Yes
Gemini
Yes
OpenAI
Yes
OpenAI Whisper
No
ParakeetAI
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$0
Whisperstream is free and open source. All features are included, with no subscription or trial.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Handy.computer
Country
United States
Website
handy.computer/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Lanreal Technologies
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
whisperstream.io