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End-to-end speech recognition toolkit by ATHENA-OPEN-SOURCE.
Best for researchers exploring TensorFlow-based E2E ASR + TTS. Pricing: free.
What it is
A speech toolkit built on TensorFlow 2 with recipes for ASR, TTS, and KWS. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Activity has slowed; TF1.x lineage.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/athena-team/athenaWhat people actually do with Athena STT-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Athena STT vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Athena STT | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Athena STT
Is Athena STT free?
Yes. Athena STT is free and open source.
Does Athena STT work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Athena STT runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install Athena STT?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/athena-team/athena`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Athena STT support?
Athena STT lists 20 languages.
Does Athena STT identify different speakers?
No. Athena STT does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Athena STT give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Athena STT produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Athena STT transcribe live audio?
No — Athena STT works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Athena STT HIPAA compliant?
Athena STT does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Athena STT?
Activity has slowed; TF1.x lineage.
Who is Athena STT best for?
Researchers exploring TensorFlow-based E2E ASR + TTS.
Does Athena STT run offline?
Athena STT runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Athena STT in the browser?
No — Athena STT is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Athena STT source code?
On GitHub at github.com/athena-team/athena. It is maintained by ATHENA team.
What kind of tool is Athena STT?
In this directory Athena STT is filed under toolkit, framework as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Athena STT?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/athena-alternatives comparing Athena STT with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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