JAX (JAX-ML org)
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JAX's new home under the JAX-ML org.
Best for following the canonical JAX repo. Pricing: free.
What it is
JAX, hosted under the dedicated JAX-ML organization. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Mirror of google/jax.
Install / use
pip install jax
What people actually do with JAX (JAX-ML org)-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 | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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JAX (JAX-ML org) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | JAX (JAX-ML org) | 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, macOS, TPU | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about JAX (JAX-ML org)
Is JAX (JAX-ML org) free?
Yes. JAX (JAX-ML org) is free and open source.
Does JAX (JAX-ML org) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
JAX (JAX-ML org) runs on Linux, macOS and TPU.
How do I install JAX (JAX-ML org)?
With pip: `pip install jax`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does JAX (JAX-ML org) support?
JAX (JAX-ML org) lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does JAX (JAX-ML org) identify different speakers?
No. JAX (JAX-ML org) 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 JAX (JAX-ML org) give word-level timestamps?
Yes — JAX (JAX-ML org) produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can JAX (JAX-ML org) transcribe live audio?
No — JAX (JAX-ML org) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is JAX (JAX-ML org) HIPAA compliant?
JAX (JAX-ML org) 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 JAX (JAX-ML org)?
Mirror of google/jax.
Who is JAX (JAX-ML org) best for?
Following the canonical JAX repo.
Does JAX (JAX-ML org) run offline?
JAX (JAX-ML org) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use JAX (JAX-ML org) in the browser?
No — JAX (JAX-ML org) is a Linux, macOS and TPU application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the JAX (JAX-ML org) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/JAX-ML/jax.
What kind of tool is JAX (JAX-ML org)?
In this directory JAX (JAX-ML org) is filed under framework, tpu, mirror as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to JAX (JAX-ML org)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/jax-mirror-alternatives comparing JAX (JAX-ML org) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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