Mycroft AI
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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.
Open-source voice assistant — community-forked after the original company wound down.
Upstream is archived. Mycroft AI’s repository has been set read-only by its owner, so there are no further releases, fixes, or security patches. The last commit landed 2024-09-08. It can still be cloned and run, and forks may be maintained elsewhere. See the repository.
Best for hackers and privacy-focused users building a fully self-hosted voice assistant on a Raspberry Pi. Pricing: free.
What it is
Mycroft was the original open-source voice assistant — runs on Linux desktops and Raspberry Pi ("Mark I/II" hardware). After the company wound down, OpenVoiceOS picked up active development of the core.
Watch out for: Original Mycroft AI Inc. shut down in 2023; project continued under OpenVoiceOS fork; smaller skill ecosystem than Alexa.
Install / use
github.com/MycroftAI/mycroft-core — Linux install scripts
What people actually do with Mycroft AI-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 | Yes |
| Languages supported | 6 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Mycroft AI vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Mycroft AI | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes | No |
| Languages | 6 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, Hardware | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Mycroft AI
Frequently asked about Mycroft AI
Is Mycroft AI free?
Yes. Mycroft AI is free and open source.
Does Mycroft AI work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Mycroft AI runs on Linux and Hardware. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and Hardware.
How do I get started with Mycroft AI?
There is nothing to install — Mycroft AI is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does Mycroft AI support?
Mycroft AI lists 6 languages.
Does Mycroft AI identify different speakers?
No. Mycroft AI 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 Mycroft AI give word-level timestamps?
No — Mycroft AI produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Mycroft AI transcribe live audio?
Yes — Mycroft AI supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is Mycroft AI HIPAA compliant?
Mycroft AI 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 Mycroft AI?
Original Mycroft AI Inc. shut down in 2023; project continued under OpenVoiceOS fork; smaller skill ecosystem than Alexa.
Who is Mycroft AI best for?
Hackers and privacy-focused users building a fully self-hosted voice assistant on a Raspberry Pi.
Does Mycroft AI run offline?
Mycroft AI runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Mycroft AI in the browser?
No — Mycroft AI is a Linux and Hardware application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Mycroft AI source code?
On GitHub at github.com/MycroftAI/mycroft-core. It is maintained by Mycroft AI · OpenVoiceOS community.
What kind of tool is Mycroft AI?
In this directory Mycroft AI is filed under voice assistant, self hosted as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Mycroft AI?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/mycroft-ai-alternatives comparing Mycroft AI with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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