OpenCLIP
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Open CLIP — companion vision encoder in multimodal ASR research.
Best for multimodal (audio-video) ASR research pipelines. Pricing: free.
What it is
An open re-implementation of OpenAI CLIP. MIT.
Watch out for: Vision side; not transcription.
Install / use
pip install open-clip-torchWhat people actually do with OpenCLIP-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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OpenCLIP vs Whipscribe
| Feature | OpenCLIP | 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 | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about OpenCLIP
Is OpenCLIP free?
Yes. OpenCLIP is free and open source.
Does OpenCLIP work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
OpenCLIP runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install OpenCLIP?
With pip: `pip install open-clip-torch`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does OpenCLIP support?
OpenCLIP lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does OpenCLIP identify different speakers?
No. OpenCLIP 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 OpenCLIP give word-level timestamps?
Yes — OpenCLIP produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can OpenCLIP transcribe live audio?
No — OpenCLIP works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is OpenCLIP HIPAA compliant?
OpenCLIP 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 OpenCLIP?
Vision side; not transcription.
Who is OpenCLIP best for?
Multimodal (audio-video) ASR research pipelines.
Does OpenCLIP run offline?
OpenCLIP runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use OpenCLIP in the browser?
No — OpenCLIP is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the OpenCLIP source code?
On GitHub at github.com/mlfoundations/open_clip. It is maintained by mlfoundations.
What kind of tool is OpenCLIP?
In this directory OpenCLIP is filed under multimodal, research as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to OpenCLIP?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/open-clip-alternatives comparing OpenCLIP with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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