Speech-Transformer (sooftware)
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Reference Speech-Transformer in PyTorch.
Best for educational starting point for Transformer-based ASR. Pricing: free.
What it is
Standalone Speech-Transformer code. MIT.
Watch out for: No pretrained weights; for study.
Install / use
pip install speech-transformerWhat people actually do with Speech-Transformer (sooftware)-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 | 20 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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Speech-Transformer (sooftware) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Speech-Transformer (sooftware) | 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 | 20 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Speech-Transformer (sooftware)
Is Speech-Transformer (sooftware) free?
Yes. Speech-Transformer (sooftware) is free and open source.
Does Speech-Transformer (sooftware) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Speech-Transformer (sooftware) runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install Speech-Transformer (sooftware)?
With pip: `pip install speech-transformer`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Speech-Transformer (sooftware) support?
Speech-Transformer (sooftware) lists 20 languages.
Does Speech-Transformer (sooftware) identify different speakers?
No. Speech-Transformer (sooftware) 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-Transformer (sooftware) give word-level timestamps?
Yes — Speech-Transformer (sooftware) produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can Speech-Transformer (sooftware) transcribe live audio?
No — Speech-Transformer (sooftware) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Speech-Transformer (sooftware) HIPAA compliant?
Speech-Transformer (sooftware) 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-Transformer (sooftware)?
No pretrained weights; for study.
Who is Speech-Transformer (sooftware) best for?
Educational starting point for Transformer-based ASR.
Does Speech-Transformer (sooftware) run offline?
Speech-Transformer (sooftware) runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Speech-Transformer (sooftware) in the browser?
No — Speech-Transformer (sooftware) is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Speech-Transformer (sooftware) source code?
On GitHub at github.com/sooftware/Speech-Transformer.
What kind of tool is Speech-Transformer (sooftware)?
In this directory Speech-Transformer (sooftware) is filed under research, architecture as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Speech-Transformer (sooftware)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/speech-transformer-alternatives comparing Speech-Transformer (sooftware) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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