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Description

Handy is an open-source, free, cross-platform application for speech-to-text that operates entirely offline, allowing you to dictate directly into any text field. By pressing and holding a customizable keyboard shortcut, you can speak, and upon releasing it, Handy captures your voice, transcribes it on your device, and automatically inserts the text into the application you are currently using. The default setting utilizes a push-to-talk feature, but users also have the option to toggle between starting and stopping recording with different key presses. This software is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring that all voice data remains stored locally instead of being sent to external cloud services. Users can select from various Whisper models or Parakeet V3, with Whisper offering extensive multilingual capabilities for over 99 languages, while Parakeet V3 is fine-tuned for efficient CPU usage and automatic language identification. Additionally, Handy incorporates voice activity detection to filter out silence, and it can utilize GPU acceleration for Whisper on supported devices, enhancing the overall performance of the application. The combination of these features makes Handy a versatile tool for anyone needing reliable speech-to-text functionality without compromising privacy.

Description

Utilize OpenAI's Whisper API for the transcription and translation of audio files. Writeout leverages the capabilities of the recently launched OpenAI Whisper API to convert audio recordings into text. Users can upload various audio formats, which are processed by the application via Laravel's job queue system to ensure efficient handling. Furthermore, the translation feature employs the innovative OpenAI Chat API and segments the resulting VTT file into smaller portions, allowing them to comply with the prompt context limitations effectively. This approach enhances the overall user experience by providing accurate and timely translations while managing larger files seamlessly.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

OpenAI Whisper Yes 
ParakeetAI Yes 

Integrations

OpenAI Whisper No 
ParakeetAI No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Handy.computer

Country

United States

Website

handy.computer/

Vendor Details

Company Name

writeout.ai

Website

writeout.ai/

Product Features

Product Features

Transcription

AI / Machine Learning No 
Annotations No 
Audio/Video File Upload No 
Automatic Transcription No 
Collaboration Tools No 
File Sharing No 
For Manual Transcription No 
Full Text Search No 
Multi-Language Support No 
Natural Language Processing (NLP) No 
Playback Controls No 
Speech Recognition No 
Subtitles No 
Text Editor No 
Timecoding No 

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