Flashlight Sequence
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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.
Standalone CTC / sequence decoders from Flashlight.
Best for reference CTC beam-search decoders with LM rescoring. Pricing: free.
What it is
C++ + Python CTC decoders extracted from Flashlight. BSD-3-Clause.
Watch out for: Narrow scope; pair with another model trainer.
Install / use
pip install flashlight-textWhat people actually do with Flashlight Sequence-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 | 40 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Flashlight Sequence vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Flashlight Sequence | 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 | 40 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Flashlight Sequence
Is Flashlight Sequence free?
Yes. Flashlight Sequence is free and open source.
Does Flashlight Sequence work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Flashlight Sequence runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install Flashlight Sequence?
With pip: `pip install flashlight-text`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Flashlight Sequence support?
Flashlight Sequence lists 40 languages.
Does Flashlight Sequence identify different speakers?
No. Flashlight Sequence 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 Flashlight Sequence give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Flashlight Sequence produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Flashlight Sequence transcribe live audio?
No — Flashlight Sequence works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Flashlight Sequence HIPAA compliant?
Flashlight Sequence 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 Flashlight Sequence?
Narrow scope; pair with another model trainer.
Who is Flashlight Sequence best for?
Reference CTC beam-search decoders with LM rescoring.
Does Flashlight Sequence run offline?
Flashlight Sequence runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Flashlight Sequence in the browser?
No — Flashlight Sequence is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Flashlight Sequence source code?
On GitHub at github.com/flashlight/sequence. It is maintained by Meta AI.
What kind of tool is Flashlight Sequence?
In this directory Flashlight Sequence is filed under decoder, research, cpp as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Flashlight Sequence?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/flashlight-sequence-alternatives comparing Flashlight Sequence with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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