StreamSpeech
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Simultaneous speech-to-speech translation with streaming ASR.
Best for researchers building simultaneous interpreting systems. Pricing: free.
What it is
An open simultaneous S2ST model with streaming ASR head. MIT.
Watch out for: Research codebase.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/ictnlp/StreamSpeechWhat people actually do with StreamSpeech-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 | 8 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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StreamSpeech vs Whipscribe
| Feature | StreamSpeech | 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 | 8 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to StreamSpeech
Frequently asked about StreamSpeech
Is StreamSpeech free?
Yes. StreamSpeech is free and open source.
Does StreamSpeech work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
StreamSpeech runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install StreamSpeech?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/ictnlp/StreamSpeech`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does StreamSpeech support?
StreamSpeech lists 8 languages.
Does StreamSpeech identify different speakers?
No. StreamSpeech 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 StreamSpeech give word-level timestamps?
Yes — StreamSpeech produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can StreamSpeech transcribe live audio?
Yes — StreamSpeech supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is StreamSpeech HIPAA compliant?
StreamSpeech 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 StreamSpeech?
Research codebase.
Who is StreamSpeech best for?
Researchers building simultaneous interpreting systems.
Does StreamSpeech run offline?
StreamSpeech runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use StreamSpeech in the browser?
No — StreamSpeech is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the StreamSpeech source code?
On GitHub at github.com/ictnlp/StreamSpeech. It is maintained by ICT-NLP.
What kind of tool is StreamSpeech?
In this directory StreamSpeech is filed under research, streaming, translation as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to StreamSpeech?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/ictnlp-streamspeech-alternatives comparing StreamSpeech with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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