speech_recognition (Uberi)
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Multi-backend Python speech-recognition library.
Best for tutorial-level Python code that needs any STT — Sphinx / Whisper / Google. Pricing: free.
What it is
The classic SpeechRecognition Python package with 10+ backends. BSD-3-Clause.
Watch out for: Cloud back-ends call third-party APIs; check ToS.
Install / use
pip install SpeechRecognitionWhat people actually do with speech_recognition (Uberi)-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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speech_recognition (Uberi) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | speech_recognition (Uberi) | 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 speech_recognition (Uberi)
Is speech_recognition (Uberi) free?
Yes. speech_recognition (Uberi) is free and open source.
Does speech_recognition (Uberi) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
speech_recognition (Uberi) runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install speech_recognition (Uberi)?
With pip: `pip install SpeechRecognition`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does speech_recognition (Uberi) support?
speech_recognition (Uberi) lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does speech_recognition (Uberi) identify different speakers?
No. speech_recognition (Uberi) 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 speech_recognition (Uberi) give word-level timestamps?
Yes — speech_recognition (Uberi) produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can speech_recognition (Uberi) transcribe live audio?
No — speech_recognition (Uberi) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is speech_recognition (Uberi) HIPAA compliant?
speech_recognition (Uberi) 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 speech_recognition (Uberi)?
Cloud back-ends call third-party APIs; check ToS.
Who is speech_recognition (Uberi) best for?
Tutorial-level Python code that needs any STT — Sphinx / Whisper / Google.
Does speech_recognition (Uberi) run offline?
speech_recognition (Uberi) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use speech_recognition (Uberi) in the browser?
No — speech_recognition (Uberi) is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the speech_recognition (Uberi) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/Uberi/speech_recognition.
What kind of tool is speech_recognition (Uberi)?
In this directory speech_recognition (Uberi) is filed under sdk, python, wrapper as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to speech_recognition (Uberi)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/speech-recognition-uberi-alternatives comparing speech_recognition (Uberi) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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