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Distributed Whisper / Conformer training at scale.
Best for fine-tuning Whisper-large on a single 80GB GPU via ZeRO. Pricing: free.
What it is
Microsoft's distributed-training framework. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Linux + NVIDIA only.
Install / use
pip install deepspeedWhat people actually do with DeepSpeed-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.
Wire it into Make.comGoogle DriveEmergentNotionYouTubeAmazon S3
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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DeepSpeed vs Whipscribe
| Feature | DeepSpeed | 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 | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to DeepSpeed
Frequently asked about DeepSpeed
Is DeepSpeed free?
Yes. DeepSpeed is free and open source.
Does DeepSpeed work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
DeepSpeed runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install DeepSpeed?
With pip: `pip install deepspeed`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does DeepSpeed support?
DeepSpeed lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does DeepSpeed identify different speakers?
No. DeepSpeed 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 DeepSpeed give word-level timestamps?
Yes — DeepSpeed produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can DeepSpeed transcribe live audio?
No — DeepSpeed works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is DeepSpeed HIPAA compliant?
DeepSpeed 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 DeepSpeed?
Linux + NVIDIA only.
Who is DeepSpeed best for?
Fine-tuning Whisper-large on a single 80GB GPU via ZeRO.
Does DeepSpeed run offline?
DeepSpeed runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use DeepSpeed in the browser?
No — DeepSpeed is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the DeepSpeed source code?
On GitHub at github.com/microsoft/DeepSpeed. It is maintained by Microsoft.
What kind of tool is DeepSpeed?
In this directory DeepSpeed is filed under training, distributed as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to DeepSpeed?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/diff-svc-deps-deepspeed-alternatives comparing DeepSpeed with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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