AudioCraft
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Meta's audio-generation stack (MusicGen, AudioGen, EnCodec).
Best for generative-audio research alongside Whisper transcription. Pricing: free.
What it is
Meta's audio-generation library. MIT code, mixed weights.
Watch out for: Mixed licenses — MusicGen Medium/Large CC-BY-NC.
Install / use
pip install audiocraftWhat people actually do with AudioCraft-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 | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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AudioCraft vs Whipscribe
| Feature | AudioCraft | 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 | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about AudioCraft
Is AudioCraft free?
Yes. AudioCraft is free and open source.
Does AudioCraft work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
AudioCraft runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install AudioCraft?
With pip: `pip install audiocraft`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does AudioCraft support?
AudioCraft lists 1 languages.
Does AudioCraft identify different speakers?
No. AudioCraft 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 AudioCraft give word-level timestamps?
Yes — AudioCraft produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can AudioCraft transcribe live audio?
No — AudioCraft works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is AudioCraft HIPAA compliant?
AudioCraft 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 AudioCraft?
Mixed licenses — MusicGen Medium/Large CC-BY-NC.
Who is AudioCraft best for?
Generative-audio research alongside Whisper transcription.
Does AudioCraft run offline?
AudioCraft runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use AudioCraft in the browser?
No — AudioCraft is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the AudioCraft source code?
On GitHub at github.com/facebookresearch/audiocraft. It is maintained by Meta AI.
What kind of tool is AudioCraft?
In this directory AudioCraft is filed under generative, codec, research as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to AudioCraft?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/audiocraft-alternatives comparing AudioCraft with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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