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Handy vs OpenWhispr

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HandyOpenWhispr
LanguageRustJavaScript
LicenceMITMIT
Stars33k9.2k
Latestv0.9.8v1.10.2
Last push2026-10-102026-10-10
Release cadenceabout 17 days between releasesabout 8 days between releases
Active contributors57 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days33+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Wispr Flow. Alternatives to Wispr Flow →

    PartialHandyPush-to-talk dictation into any app, transcribed offline, without reformatting by a model.

    Full replacementOpenWhisprHotkey dictation into the focused app using local or cloud Whisper models, on Windows, macOS and Linux.