Microsoft Recognizers-Text
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Post-processing for ASR: numbers, dates, units in 20+ languages.
Best for normalizing transcripts: monetary amounts, dates, durations. Pricing: free.
What it is
A multi-language entity-recognition library tuned for spoken/written normalization. MIT.
Watch out for: Rule-based; not for free-text correction.
Install / use
pip install recognizers-text-suiteWhat people actually do with Microsoft Recognizers-Text-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 | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Microsoft Recognizers-Text vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Microsoft Recognizers-Text | 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 | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Microsoft Recognizers-Text
Is Microsoft Recognizers-Text free?
Yes. Microsoft Recognizers-Text is free and open source.
Does Microsoft Recognizers-Text work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Microsoft Recognizers-Text runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install Microsoft Recognizers-Text?
With pip: `pip install recognizers-text-suite`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Microsoft Recognizers-Text support?
Microsoft Recognizers-Text lists 20 languages.
Does Microsoft Recognizers-Text identify different speakers?
No. Microsoft Recognizers-Text 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 Microsoft Recognizers-Text give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Microsoft Recognizers-Text produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Microsoft Recognizers-Text transcribe live audio?
No — Microsoft Recognizers-Text works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Microsoft Recognizers-Text HIPAA compliant?
Microsoft Recognizers-Text 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 Microsoft Recognizers-Text?
Rule-based; not for free-text correction.
Who is Microsoft Recognizers-Text best for?
Normalizing transcripts: monetary amounts, dates, durations.
Does Microsoft Recognizers-Text run offline?
Microsoft Recognizers-Text runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Microsoft Recognizers-Text in the browser?
No — Microsoft Recognizers-Text is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Microsoft Recognizers-Text source code?
On GitHub at github.com/microsoft/recognizers-text.
What kind of tool is Microsoft Recognizers-Text?
In this directory Microsoft Recognizers-Text is filed under postprocess, nlp, ms as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Microsoft Recognizers-Text?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/ms-recognizers-text-alternatives comparing Microsoft Recognizers-Text with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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