Google Speech Commands
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1s keyword-spotting corpus — 35 single-word commands, ~100k utterances.
Best for keyword spotting (KWS), on-device wake-word baselines, embedded-ML benchmarks. Pricing: free.
What it is
Speech Commands v0.02 is ~100k 1-second utterances of 35 single-word commands. The canonical KWS benchmark for embedded ML. License: CC BY 4.0.
Watch out for: CC BY 4.0 · 1-second utterances · 35 English single-word commands. Cite: Warden, 2018.
Install / use
from datasets import load_dataset; ds = load_dataset('google/speech_commands', 'v0.02')What people actually do with Google Speech Commands-style transcription
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Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Google Speech Commands vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Google Speech Commands | 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 | No | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | TensorFlow, HuggingFace | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Google Speech Commands
Frequently asked about Google Speech Commands
Is Google Speech Commands free?
Yes. Google Speech Commands is free and open source.
Does Google Speech Commands work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Google Speech Commands runs on TensorFlow and HuggingFace. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond TensorFlow and HuggingFace.
How do I install Google Speech Commands?
Download the installer for your platform from the vendor. No terminal needed.
How many languages does Google Speech Commands support?
Google Speech Commands lists 1 languages.
Does Google Speech Commands identify different speakers?
No. Google Speech Commands 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 Speech Commands give word-level timestamps?
No — Google Speech Commands produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Google Speech Commands transcribe live audio?
No — Google Speech Commands works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Google Speech Commands HIPAA compliant?
Google Speech Commands 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 Speech Commands?
CC BY 4.0 · 1-second utterances · 35 English single-word commands. Cite: Warden, 2018.
Who is Google Speech Commands best for?
Keyword spotting (KWS), on-device wake-word baselines, embedded-ML benchmarks.
Does Google Speech Commands run offline?
Google Speech Commands runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Google Speech Commands in the browser?
No — Google Speech Commands is a TensorFlow and HuggingFace application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Google Speech Commands?
Google Speech Commands is made by Google / TensorFlow.
What kind of tool is Google Speech Commands?
In this directory Google Speech Commands is filed under dataset as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Google Speech Commands?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/google-speech-commands-alternatives comparing Google Speech Commands with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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