Comparison
Handy vs annyang
Verdict
Pick Handy when handy is primarily Rust; annyang is TypeScript; pick annyang when annyang is primarily TypeScript; Handy is Rust.
Markdown twin · Handy alternatives · annyang alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Handy | annyang |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (30d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 2 low (2 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- Handy
- A free, open source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline.
- annyang
- 💬 Speech recognition for your site
Stars
- Handy
- 26k
- annyang
- 6.8k
Forks
- Handy
- 2.3k
- annyang
- 1.0k
Open issues
- Handy
- 167
- annyang
- 10
Language
- Handy
- Rust
- annyang
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Handy
- -
- annyang
- -
Persona
- Handy
- -
- annyang
- -
Runtime
- Handy
- -
- annyang
- -
License
- Handy
- MIT
- annyang
- MIT
Last pushed
- Handy
- Jul 11, 2026
- annyang
- Jun 11, 2026
Categories
- Handy
- Vector Databases, Computer Vision, Speech & Audio
- annyang
- Vector Databases, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Handy
- Very active (96%)
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- Handy
- 0d
- annyang
- 30d
Open issues (now)
- Handy
- 167
- annyang
- 10
Security scan
- Handy
- No lockfile
- annyang
- 2 low (2 low)
Full report
- Handy
- Trust report
- annyang
- Trust report
Choose Handy if…
- Handy is primarily Rust; annyang is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to Handy: tauri-v2, cross-platform, rust, accessibility.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use Handy
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; Handy is Rust.
- Tags unique to annyang: speech, voice, speech-recognition, typescript.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (10).
When NOT to use annyang
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cjpais/Handy) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (cjpais/Handy) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (cjpais/Handy) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jun 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Handy 26k · annyang 6.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Handy and annyang?
- Handy: A free, open source, and extensible speech-to-text application that works completely offline.. annyang: 💬 Speech recognition for your site. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Handy over annyang?
- Choose Handy over annyang when Handy is primarily Rust; annyang is TypeScript; Tags unique to Handy: tauri-v2, cross-platform, rust, accessibility; Also covers Computer Vision.
- When should I choose annyang over Handy?
- Choose annyang over Handy when annyang is primarily TypeScript; Handy is Rust; Tags unique to annyang: speech, voice, speech-recognition, typescript; Leaner open-issue backlog (10).
- When should I avoid Handy?
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- When should I avoid annyang?
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Is Handy or annyang more popular on GitHub?
- Handy has more GitHub stars (26,254 vs 6,819). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Handy and annyang open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Handy: MIT, annyang: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Handy or annyang?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Handy alternatives and annyang alternatives (Handy markdown twin, annyang markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, Handy or annyang?
- Handy: Very active. annyang: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for Handy and annyang?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Handy trust report; annyang trust report.