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The Best Handy Alternatives in 2026

8 alternatives1 free · 2 open source

Looking for something like Handy? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 2 are open source.

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Handy is a free, open-source desktop app that transcribes speech on your computer and inserts it into the text field you are using.

PricingFree
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Buzz —Yes—
2texttohandwriting FreeNot statedWeb
3TalkTyper —Not statedWeb
4Dictation —Not statedWeb
5SpeechTexter —Not statedAndroid, Web
6SpeechNotes —Not statedAndroid, iOS, Web
7FontoGen —Yes—
8VoiceToText —Not statedWeb
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Buzz

github.com/chidiwilliams/buzzOpen source
Also covers computer and text tools

Buzz transcribes and translates audio offline on a personal computer, using Whisper models according to its project description.

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SpeechNotes

speechnotes.co
Also covers speech and text tools

SpeechNotes supports voice dictation and automatic transcription of audio and video recordings into text.

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What is the best alternative to Handy?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Handy are Buzz, texttohandwriting, and TalkTyper.
Is there a free alternative to Handy?
Yes. texttohandwriting is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Handy?
Yes: Buzz and FontoGen.

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