SGLang
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Structured generation runtime — supports Qwen-Audio / Phi-Multimodal.
Best for audio-LLM serving with structured prompts + parallel decoding. Pricing: free.
What it is
A high-performance LLM serving engine with structured generation. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Newer than vLLM; audio support evolving.
Install / use
pip install sglangWhat people actually do with SGLang-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 | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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SGLang vs Whipscribe
| Feature | SGLang | 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, Docker | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to SGLang
Frequently asked about SGLang
Is SGLang free?
Yes. SGLang is free and open source.
Does SGLang work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
SGLang runs on Linux and Docker. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and Docker.
How do I install SGLang?
With pip: `pip install sglang`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does SGLang support?
SGLang lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does SGLang identify different speakers?
No. SGLang 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 SGLang give word-level timestamps?
Yes — SGLang produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can SGLang transcribe live audio?
No — SGLang works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is SGLang HIPAA compliant?
SGLang 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 SGLang?
Newer than vLLM; audio support evolving.
Who is SGLang best for?
Audio-LLM serving with structured prompts + parallel decoding.
Does SGLang run offline?
SGLang runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use SGLang in the browser?
No — SGLang is a Linux and Docker application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the SGLang source code?
On GitHub at github.com/sgl-project/sglang. It is maintained by SGLang Project.
What kind of tool is SGLang?
In this directory SGLang is filed under framework, accelerator, server as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to SGLang?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/sglang-alternatives comparing SGLang with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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