pyannote-audio (legacy)
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Hervé Bredin's personal mirror of pyannote.audio.
Best for historical access to older pyannote releases. Pricing: free.
What it is
The pre-org mirror under the maintainer's personal namespace. MIT.
Watch out for: Use the pyannote/pyannote-audio org repo for current work.
Install / use
pip install pyannote.audioWhat people actually do with pyannote-audio (legacy)-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 | Yes |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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pyannote-audio (legacy) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | pyannote-audio (legacy) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about pyannote-audio (legacy)
Is pyannote-audio (legacy) free?
Yes. pyannote-audio (legacy) is free and open source.
Does pyannote-audio (legacy) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
pyannote-audio (legacy) runs on Linux and macOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and macOS.
How do I install pyannote-audio (legacy)?
With pip: `pip install pyannote.audio`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does pyannote-audio (legacy) support?
pyannote-audio (legacy) lists 1 languages.
Does pyannote-audio (legacy) identify different speakers?
Yes — pyannote-audio (legacy) has speaker diarization, so a two-person interview comes back with each speaker labelled.
Does pyannote-audio (legacy) give word-level timestamps?
Yes — pyannote-audio (legacy) produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can pyannote-audio (legacy) transcribe live audio?
No — pyannote-audio (legacy) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is pyannote-audio (legacy) HIPAA compliant?
pyannote-audio (legacy) 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 pyannote-audio (legacy)?
Use the pyannote/pyannote-audio org repo for current work.
Who is pyannote-audio (legacy) best for?
Historical access to older pyannote releases.
Does pyannote-audio (legacy) run offline?
pyannote-audio (legacy) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use pyannote-audio (legacy) in the browser?
No — pyannote-audio (legacy) is a Linux and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the pyannote-audio (legacy) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/hbredin/pyannote-audio. It is maintained by hbredin.
What kind of tool is pyannote-audio (legacy)?
In this directory pyannote-audio (legacy) is filed under diarization, legacy as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to pyannote-audio (legacy)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/pyannote-audio-hbredin-alternatives comparing pyannote-audio (legacy) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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