Reverb (Rev.com OSS)
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Rev's open WFST-decoded ASR + diarization stack.
Best for reproducing the public results from Rev's 200k-hour English ASR. Pricing: free.
What it is
Rev's open-sourced production ASR + diarization, released 2024. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: English-only; large checkpoints; CPU inference slow.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/revdotcom/reverbWhat people actually do with Reverb (Rev.com OSS)-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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Reverb (Rev.com OSS) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Reverb (Rev.com OSS) | 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 | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Reverb (Rev.com OSS)
Is Reverb (Rev.com OSS) free?
Yes. Reverb (Rev.com OSS) is free and open source.
Does Reverb (Rev.com OSS) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Reverb (Rev.com OSS) runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install Reverb (Rev.com OSS)?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/revdotcom/reverb`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does Reverb (Rev.com OSS) support?
Reverb (Rev.com OSS) lists 1 languages.
Does Reverb (Rev.com OSS) identify different speakers?
Yes — Reverb (Rev.com OSS) has speaker diarization, so a two-person interview comes back with each speaker labelled.
Does Reverb (Rev.com OSS) give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Reverb (Rev.com OSS) produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Reverb (Rev.com OSS) transcribe live audio?
No — Reverb (Rev.com OSS) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Reverb (Rev.com OSS) HIPAA compliant?
Reverb (Rev.com OSS) 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 Reverb (Rev.com OSS)?
English-only; large checkpoints; CPU inference slow.
Who is Reverb (Rev.com OSS) best for?
Reproducing the public results from Rev's 200k-hour English ASR.
Does Reverb (Rev.com OSS) run offline?
Reverb (Rev.com OSS) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Reverb (Rev.com OSS) in the browser?
No — Reverb (Rev.com OSS) is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Reverb (Rev.com OSS) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/revdotcom/reverb.
What kind of tool is Reverb (Rev.com OSS)?
In this directory Reverb (Rev.com OSS) is filed under toolkit, framework as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Reverb (Rev.com OSS)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/reverb-asr-alternatives comparing Reverb (Rev.com OSS) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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