Google seq2seq
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Historical TF1 seq2seq — early Listen-Attend-Spell era.
Upstream is archived. Google seq2seq’s repository has been set read-only by its owner, so there are no further releases, fixes, or security patches. The last commit landed 2020-10-15. It can still be cloned and run, and forks may be maintained elsewhere. See the repository.
Best for historical interest only. Pricing: free.
What it is
The original seq2seq repo. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Archived.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/google/seq2seqWhat people actually do with Google seq2seq-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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Google seq2seq vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Google seq2seq | 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 Google seq2seq
Is Google seq2seq free?
Yes. Google seq2seq is free and open source.
Does Google seq2seq work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Google seq2seq runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install Google seq2seq?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/google/seq2seq`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Google seq2seq support?
Google seq2seq lists 1 languages.
Does Google seq2seq identify different speakers?
No. Google seq2seq 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 Google seq2seq give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Google seq2seq produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Google seq2seq transcribe live audio?
No — Google seq2seq works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Google seq2seq HIPAA compliant?
Google seq2seq 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 Google seq2seq?
Archived.
Who is Google seq2seq best for?
Historical interest only.
Does Google seq2seq run offline?
Google seq2seq runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Google seq2seq in the browser?
No — Google seq2seq is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Google seq2seq source code?
On GitHub at github.com/google/seq2seq.
What kind of tool is Google seq2seq?
In this directory Google seq2seq is filed under legacy, research as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Google seq2seq?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/google-seq2seq-alternatives comparing Google seq2seq with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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