“Free open-source push-to-talk dictation”
Handy: Free open-source push-to-talk dictation. Best for private offline dictation on any desktop. Watch out for: fewer polish features; you pick the model. Price: Free (open source) (free tier, checked Oct 2026).
Note: Runs Whisper or Parakeet models on your own computer; audio never leaves the device (handy.computer, checked 14 Oct 2026).
| Free tier | Free |
|---|---|
| Job in a stack | Dictate the text |
| Cheapest paid plan | Free (open source) |
| Price checked | 2026-10-14 · verified |
| Plan | Price | Billing | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | Free | free | Local speech-to-text |
From handy.computer, checked 2026-10-14 · verified. Prices before tax; vendors change them often.
| Type | Source | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| adoption | GitHub stars | 33,793 stars | 2026-10-14 |
Our scores: quality 4/5, ease 4/5, value 5/5. Editorial start 4/4; benchmark adjustment +0, rating adjustment +0. How we rank →
Free tier. Cheapest paid plan: Free (open source) (checked Oct 2026).
Private offline dictation on any desktop.
Fewer polish features; you pick the model.