Quivr
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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.
OSS 'second brain' that ingests transcripts via Whisper.
Best for showing how to wire Whisper into a downstream RAG product. Pricing: free.
What it is
An open second-brain app — included as a downstream-pattern reference. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Not an ASR engine; reference architecture.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/QuivrHQ/quivrWhat people actually do with Quivr-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 | No |
| Languages supported | 50 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Quivr vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Quivr | 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 | 50 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, Docker, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Quivr
Is Quivr free?
Yes. Quivr is free and open source.
Does Quivr work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Quivr runs on Linux, Docker and macOS.
How do I install Quivr?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/QuivrHQ/quivr`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Quivr support?
Quivr lists 50 languages.
Does Quivr identify different speakers?
No. Quivr 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 Quivr give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Quivr produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Quivr transcribe live audio?
No — Quivr works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Quivr HIPAA compliant?
Quivr 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 Quivr?
Not an ASR engine; reference architecture.
Who is Quivr best for?
Showing how to wire Whisper into a downstream RAG product.
Does Quivr run offline?
Quivr runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Quivr in the browser?
No — Quivr is a Linux, Docker and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Quivr source code?
On GitHub at github.com/QuivrHQ/quivr. It is maintained by QuivrHQ.
What kind of tool is Quivr?
In this directory Quivr is filed under application, rag, downstream as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Quivr?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/quivr-alternatives comparing Quivr with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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