LinTO Transcription Service
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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.
Production transcription microservice powering the LinTO stack.
Best for rEST + WebSocket transcription as a service. Pricing: free.
What it is
The transcription microservice from LINAGORA's open conversational platform. AGPL-3.0.
Watch out for: AGPL-3.0 — copyleft applies to derivative services.
Install / use
What people actually do with LinTO Transcription Service-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 | Yes |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | Yes |
| Languages supported | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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LinTO Transcription Service vs Whipscribe
| Feature | LinTO Transcription Service | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes | No |
| Languages | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, Docker | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to LinTO Transcription Service
Frequently asked about LinTO Transcription Service
Is LinTO Transcription Service free?
Yes. LinTO Transcription Service is free and open source.
Does LinTO Transcription Service work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
LinTO Transcription Service runs on Linux and Docker. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and Docker.
How do I install LinTO Transcription Service?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/linto-ai/linto-platform-transcription-service`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does LinTO Transcription Service support?
LinTO Transcription Service lists 20 languages.
Does LinTO Transcription Service identify different speakers?
Yes — LinTO Transcription Service has speaker diarization, so a two-person interview comes back with each speaker labelled.
Does LinTO Transcription Service give word-level timestamps?
Yes — LinTO Transcription Service produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can LinTO Transcription Service transcribe live audio?
Yes — LinTO Transcription Service supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is LinTO Transcription Service HIPAA compliant?
LinTO Transcription Service 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 LinTO Transcription Service?
AGPL-3.0 — copyleft applies to derivative services.
Who is LinTO Transcription Service best for?
REST + WebSocket transcription as a service.
Does LinTO Transcription Service run offline?
LinTO Transcription Service runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use LinTO Transcription Service in the browser?
No — LinTO Transcription Service is a Linux and Docker application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the LinTO Transcription Service source code?
On GitHub at github.com/linto-ai/linto-platform-transcription-service. It is maintained by LINAGORA.
What kind of tool is LinTO Transcription Service?
In this directory LinTO Transcription Service is filed under server, self hosted, streaming as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to LinTO Transcription Service?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/linto-stt-service-alternatives comparing LinTO Transcription Service with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Whipscribe is a hosted transcription service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.
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Long recording to get through?
One file up to 10 hours, as an upload or a link: see MP3 to text for long recordings, how to transcribe a podcast and the SRT generator.
Comparing tools before you pay?
If you would rather pay a service than run software yourself: see an honest roundup of the best transcription services, the cheapest way to transcribe an hour of audio and how our transcription services work.