Salesforce CodeT5
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Code-generation T5 — used in voice-coding agents on top of Whisper.
Upstream is archived. Salesforce CodeT5’s repository has been set read-only by its owner, so there are no further releases, fixes, or security patches. The last commit landed 2026-06-25. It can still be cloned and run, and forks may be maintained elsewhere. See the repository.
Best for voice-to-code pipelines layered on Whisper. Pricing: free.
What it is
The CodeT5 paper code. BSD-3-Clause.
Watch out for: Not an ASR engine.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/salesforce/CodeT5What people actually do with Salesforce CodeT5-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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Salesforce CodeT5 vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Salesforce CodeT5 | 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 Salesforce CodeT5
Is Salesforce CodeT5 free?
Yes. Salesforce CodeT5 is free and open source.
Does Salesforce CodeT5 work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Salesforce CodeT5 runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install Salesforce CodeT5?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/salesforce/CodeT5`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Salesforce CodeT5 support?
Salesforce CodeT5 lists 1 languages.
Does Salesforce CodeT5 identify different speakers?
No. Salesforce CodeT5 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 Salesforce CodeT5 give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Salesforce CodeT5 produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Salesforce CodeT5 transcribe live audio?
No — Salesforce CodeT5 works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Salesforce CodeT5 HIPAA compliant?
Salesforce CodeT5 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 Salesforce CodeT5?
Not an ASR engine.
Who is Salesforce CodeT5 best for?
Voice-to-code pipelines layered on Whisper.
Does Salesforce CodeT5 run offline?
Salesforce CodeT5 runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Salesforce CodeT5 in the browser?
No — Salesforce CodeT5 is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Salesforce CodeT5 source code?
On GitHub at github.com/salesforce/CodeT5.
What kind of tool is Salesforce CodeT5?
In this directory Salesforce CodeT5 is filed under downstream, nlp as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Salesforce CodeT5?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/codet5-alternatives comparing Salesforce CodeT5 with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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