PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech
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The DeepSpeech-style recipes inside PaddleSpeech.
Best for mandarin streaming DeepSpeech2 baselines. Pricing: free.
What it is
Historical DeepSpeech recipes under PaddlePaddle. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Now folded into PaddleSpeech.
Install / use
What people actually do with PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech-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 | Yes |
| Languages supported | 2 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech vs Whipscribe
| Feature | PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech | 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 | Yes | No |
| Languages | 2 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech
Frequently asked about PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech
Is PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech free?
Yes. PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech is free and open source.
Does PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/PaddlePaddle/DeepSpeech`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech support?
PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech lists 2 languages.
Does PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech identify different speakers?
No. PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech 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 PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech give word-level timestamps?
Yes — PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech transcribe live audio?
Yes — PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech HIPAA compliant?
PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech 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 PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech?
Now folded into PaddleSpeech.
Who is PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech best for?
Mandarin streaming DeepSpeech2 baselines.
Does PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech run offline?
PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech in the browser?
No — PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech source code?
On GitHub at github.com/PaddlePaddle/DeepSpeech. It is maintained by Baidu.
What kind of tool is PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech?
In this directory PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech is filed under toolkit, framework, streaming as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/paddle-deepspeech-alternatives comparing PaddlePaddle DeepSpeech with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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