IWSLT Speech Translation
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International Workshop on Spoken Language Translation — annual ST evaluation.
Best for end-to-end speech-translation evaluation; offline + simultaneous tracks. Pricing: free.
What it is
IWSLT is the canonical annual speech-translation evaluation since 2004 — tracks for offline ST, simultaneous ST, low-resource ST, dubbing, sign-language. Data licenses per-track.
Watch out for: Per-edition data + license terms vary; some tracks use TED, MuST-C, GigaST.
Install / use
Go to IWSLT Speech Translation iwslt.orgWhat people actually do with IWSLT Speech Translation-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 | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
IWSLT Speech Translation vs Whipscribe
| Feature | IWSLT Speech Translation | 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 | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about IWSLT Speech Translation
Is IWSLT Speech Translation free?
Yes. IWSLT Speech Translation is free and open source.
Does IWSLT Speech Translation work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
IWSLT Speech Translation 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 IWSLT Speech Translation?
There is nothing to install — IWSLT Speech Translation is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does IWSLT Speech Translation support?
IWSLT Speech Translation lists 20 languages.
Does IWSLT Speech Translation identify different speakers?
No. IWSLT Speech Translation 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 IWSLT Speech Translation give word-level timestamps?
No — IWSLT Speech Translation produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can IWSLT Speech Translation transcribe live audio?
No — IWSLT Speech Translation works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is IWSLT Speech Translation HIPAA compliant?
IWSLT Speech Translation 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 IWSLT Speech Translation?
Per-edition data + license terms vary; some tracks use TED, MuST-C, GigaST.
Who is IWSLT Speech Translation best for?
End-to-end speech-translation evaluation; offline + simultaneous tracks.
Does IWSLT Speech Translation run offline?
IWSLT Speech Translation runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Is there a IWSLT Speech Translation desktop app?
No — IWSLT Speech Translation is browser-only. There is nothing to install and nothing runs on your machine.
Who maintains IWSLT Speech Translation?
IWSLT Speech Translation is open source on GitHub, maintained by IWSLT organizers (academic consortium).
What kind of tool is IWSLT Speech Translation?
In this directory IWSLT Speech Translation is filed under benchmark as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to IWSLT Speech Translation?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/openasr-iwslt-alternatives comparing IWSLT Speech Translation with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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