MLX Data
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Audio + image data loaders for MLX training.
Best for building Whisper-fine-tune pipelines on Apple Silicon. Pricing: free.
What it is
Data-loading library to feed MLX models efficiently. MIT.
Watch out for: Newer than torch-audio; smaller dataset coverage.
Install / use
pip install mlx-dataWhat people actually do with MLX Data-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.
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Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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MLX Data vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MLX Data | 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 | macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MLX Data
Is MLX Data free?
Yes. MLX Data is free and open source.
Does MLX Data work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MLX Data runs on macOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond macOS.
How do I install MLX Data?
With pip: `pip install mlx-data`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does MLX Data support?
MLX Data lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does MLX Data identify different speakers?
No. MLX Data 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 MLX Data give word-level timestamps?
Yes — MLX Data produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can MLX Data transcribe live audio?
No — MLX Data works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MLX Data HIPAA compliant?
MLX Data 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 MLX Data?
Newer than torch-audio; smaller dataset coverage.
Who is MLX Data best for?
Building Whisper-fine-tune pipelines on Apple Silicon.
Does MLX Data run offline?
MLX Data runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use MLX Data in the browser?
No — MLX Data is a macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the MLX Data source code?
On GitHub at github.com/ml-explore/mlx-data. It is maintained by Apple.
What kind of tool is MLX Data?
In this directory MLX Data is filed under framework, apple silicon, data as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to MLX Data?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/mlx-data-alternatives comparing MLX Data with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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