Handy: pricing, what it does and real use cases
Free, open-source (MIT) speech-to-text app for Mac, Windows and Linux: press a shortcut, speak, and Handy transcribes on your computer and pastes the text into the field you are typing in.
DictationSubscriptionFree tierBy Handy (open source)
Starting price
Free (open source)
Pricing model
Subscription
Use cases we found
0
Prices checked
November 1, 2026
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Jobs it fits
- Dictate text into any app
- Transcribe speech offline on your computer
Short answer: Handy pricing in 2026
Handy has a free plan (Free: $0 (open source (MIT), runs offline on your computer)). Checked November 1, 2026.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | open source (MIT), runs offline on your computer |
Free and open source under the MIT license (github.com/cjpais/Handy), funded by sponsors and donations. Audio is transcribed on your computer, not in the cloud.
Source: https://handy.computer/, checked November 1, 2026. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page.
Handy pricing FAQ
How much does Handy cost?
Handy's pricing page lists Free: $0 (open source (MIT), runs offline on your computer). Free and open source under the MIT license (github.com/cjpais/Handy), funded by sponsors and donations. Audio is transcribed on your computer, not in the cloud. Checked November 1, 2026.
Is Handy free?
Yes. Handy has a free plan (Free: $0 (open source (MIT), runs offline on your computer)). Checked November 1, 2026.
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