Handy alternatives for Mac
Compare Handy with 28 similar apps for Mac. See what each one does and find the one that fits how you work.
28 apps like Handy
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OpenWhispr
Open-source voice-to-text dictation with local and cloud processing
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FreeWhisper
Free open-source Whisper dictation app for macOS
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VoiceInk
Open-source local dictation for Apple Silicon Macs
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inlaut
Local push-to-talk dictation for the Mac, free and open source
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Ghost Pepper
100% local hold-to-talk speech-to-text for macOS
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Reed Dictation
Hold, speak, release: clean text at your cursor, all on your Mac
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Hex
Press and hold a hotkey to turn your voice into text anywhere on Mac
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Pindrop
Local, privacy-first dictation powered by WhisperKit
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FluidVoice
Speak naturally, write instantly, stay private
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TypeWhisper
Local speech-to-text for macOS with on-device AI
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EnviousWispr
Free, private on-device AI dictation for macOS
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Amical
Open source AI dictation and note-taking
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Liltio
On-device dictation for Mac with a one-time Local license
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MetaWhisp
Voice to text, instantly - on-device transcription powered by WhisperKit
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Pipit
Fast, invisible, actually free voice-to-text for Mac
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Spokenly
Free local dictation with optional BYOK and cloud models
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WhisperClip
AI-powered voice-to-text with instant auto-paste
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SuperWhisper
Flexible voice-to-text with local models and custom modes
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Freeway
Talk to your Mac - free voice-to-text dictation
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MurmurType
Best Mac Speech to Text App | Keeps Up With How You Think
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HyperWhisper
Transcribe your voice with incredible accuracy
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AudioWhisper
Menu bar voice-to-text with multiple transcription engines and semantic correction
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Field Theory
Local transcription and screenshot capture for AI coding prompts
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Typester
Lightweight menu bar dictation using Soniox or Deepgram
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VibeSonic
Privacy-first AI dictation with Whisper and Parakeet, no subscription
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Yapex
Cross-platform voice-to-text with custom vocabulary and 100+ languages
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Sayburst
Private Mac dictation with recovery built in.
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Precis
Talk. It types. On-device dictation for Mac.
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