SetFit
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Few-shot text classifier — useful for post-transcript tagging.
Best for few-shot classifying transcripts (intent, topic, sentiment). Pricing: free.
What it is
SetFit few-shot training library. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Text-only.
Install / use
pip install setfitWhat people actually do with SetFit-style transcription
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Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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SetFit vs Whipscribe
| Feature | SetFit | 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 | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about SetFit
Is SetFit free?
Yes. SetFit is free and open source.
Does SetFit work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
SetFit runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install SetFit?
With pip: `pip install setfit`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does SetFit support?
SetFit lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does SetFit identify different speakers?
No. SetFit 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 SetFit give word-level timestamps?
Yes — SetFit produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can SetFit transcribe live audio?
No — SetFit works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is SetFit HIPAA compliant?
SetFit 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 SetFit?
Text-only.
Who is SetFit best for?
Few-shot classifying transcripts (intent, topic, sentiment).
Does SetFit run offline?
SetFit runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use SetFit in the browser?
No — SetFit is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the SetFit source code?
On GitHub at github.com/huggingface/setfit. It is maintained by Hugging Face.
What kind of tool is SetFit?
In this directory SetFit is filed under nlp, postprocess as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to SetFit?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/setfit-alternatives comparing SetFit with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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