Coqui STT
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Successor to Mozilla DeepSpeech, maintained by Coqui.
Best for edge devices that already shipped DeepSpeech models. Pricing: free.
What it is
An end-to-end RNN-T derived from DeepSpeech with optimized mobile binaries. MPL-2.0.
Watch out for: Coqui shut down — repo is in maintenance-only mode.
Install / use
pip install sttWhat people actually do with Coqui 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 | Yes |
| Languages supported | 15 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Coqui STT vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Coqui 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 | Yes | No |
| Languages | 15 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Coqui STT
Is Coqui STT free?
Yes. Coqui STT is free and open source.
Does Coqui STT work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Coqui STT runs on Linux, macOS, Windows and Android.
How do I install Coqui STT?
With pip: `pip install stt`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Coqui STT support?
Coqui STT lists 15 languages.
Does Coqui STT identify different speakers?
No. Coqui 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 Coqui STT give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Coqui STT produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Coqui STT transcribe live audio?
Yes — Coqui STT supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is Coqui STT HIPAA compliant?
Coqui 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 Coqui STT?
Coqui shut down — repo is in maintenance-only mode.
Who is Coqui STT best for?
Edge devices that already shipped DeepSpeech models.
Does Coqui STT run offline?
Coqui STT runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Coqui STT in the browser?
No — Coqui STT is a Linux, macOS, Windows and Android application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Coqui STT source code?
On GitHub at github.com/coqui-ai/STT.
What kind of tool is Coqui STT?
In this directory Coqui STT is filed under toolkit, framework, legacy as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Coqui STT?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/coqui-stt-alternatives comparing Coqui STT with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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