Typing is so
last century. Speak β HandsOff writes.
Press a hotkey, say your text β it appears where your cursor is. In any app. With your API key or fully offline. Without our servers.
Why HandsOff
Private by Default
Your keys, no backend from us. API key in Keychain, history on your Mac.
Works Everywhere
Global hotkey in any app. IDE, browser, messengers, terminal.
Local Mode
Whisper.cpp without internet. For tasks where data can't leave your machine.
History & Convenience
Search, export, copy. Auto-insert text, configure languages.
Why not just use macOS built-in dictation?
| Feature | Apple Dictation | HandsOff |
|---|---|---|
| Works everywhere | Not in all apps | Global hotkey |
| Transcription history | No | With search & export |
| Language on the fly | No | 50+ languages |
| Local model | Only Siri | Whisper.cpp |
| Privacy control | Apple | Your keys |
| Prompt customization | No | Yes |
Who uses HandsOff
Developers
- Code comments
- Bug descriptions in Jira
- Commit messages
- Documentation
Product Managers
- Feature ideas
- Specs in Notion/Docs
- Feedback in Slack
- User stories
Writers
- Article drafts
- Interview transcription
- Video descriptions
- Notes
Your data stays yours
HandsOff has no backend. We don't store or see your transcriptions.
No servers. HandsOff has no backend. We don't store or see your transcriptions.
Two modes to choose: OpenAI API (audio goes directly to api.openai.com with your key) or local whisper.cpp (audio never leaves your Mac)
API key in macOS Keychain, history in local JSON
How much does OpenAI Whisper cost?
OpenAI Whisper cost: ~$0.006/minute
Your monthly cost: ~$5.40
$5.40
(900 ΠΌΠΈΠ½ Γ $0.006)
HandsOff doesn't take a cut from your OpenAI costs. You pay OpenAI directly. Or use the local model for free.