MLCommons Speech
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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.
MLCommons Speech working group — People's Speech + MLPerf speech benchmarks.
Best for industry-standard ASR training benchmarks + permissively-licensed data releases. Pricing: free.
What it is
MLCommons (formerly MLPerf) runs the speech working group that published People's Speech (30kh CC-BY) and the MLPerf ASR benchmarks.
Watch out for: Apache-2.0 + CC-BY-SA · industry consortium.
Install / use
Go to MLCommons Speech mlcommons.orgWhat people actually do with MLCommons Speech-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 | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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MLCommons Speech vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MLCommons Speech | 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 | Web | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MLCommons Speech
Is MLCommons Speech free?
Yes. MLCommons Speech is free and open source.
Does MLCommons Speech work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MLCommons Speech runs in the browser, so it works on any desktop OS with a modern browser, and on phones and tablets.
How do I get started with MLCommons Speech?
There is nothing to install — MLCommons Speech is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does MLCommons Speech support?
MLCommons Speech lists 1 languages.
Does MLCommons Speech identify different speakers?
No. MLCommons Speech 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 MLCommons Speech give word-level timestamps?
No — MLCommons Speech produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can MLCommons Speech transcribe live audio?
No — MLCommons Speech works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MLCommons Speech HIPAA compliant?
MLCommons Speech 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 MLCommons Speech?
Apache-2.0 + CC-BY-SA · industry consortium.
Who is MLCommons Speech best for?
Industry-standard ASR training benchmarks + permissively-licensed data releases.
Does MLCommons Speech run offline?
MLCommons Speech runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Is there a MLCommons Speech desktop app?
No — MLCommons Speech is browser-only. There is nothing to install and nothing runs on your machine.
Where is the MLCommons Speech source code?
On GitHub at github.com/mlcommons/peoples-speech.
What kind of tool is MLCommons Speech?
In this directory MLCommons Speech is filed under benchmark, research lab as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to MLCommons Speech?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/mlcommons-speech-alternatives comparing MLCommons Speech with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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