SpeechBrain
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PyTorch toolkit for ASR, speaker, diarization, enhancement.
Best for researchers building end-to-end speech pipelines with PyTorch idioms. Pricing: free.
What it is
An all-in-one PyTorch speech toolkit with recipes for ASR, speaker ID, enhancement, and diarization. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Inference performance lags CTranslate2-based stacks.
Install / use
pip install speechbrainWhat people actually do with SpeechBrain-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 | 50 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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SpeechBrain vs Whipscribe
| Feature | SpeechBrain | 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 | 50 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about SpeechBrain
Is SpeechBrain free?
Yes. SpeechBrain is free and open source.
Does SpeechBrain work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
SpeechBrain runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install SpeechBrain?
With pip: `pip install speechbrain`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does SpeechBrain support?
SpeechBrain lists 50 languages.
Does SpeechBrain identify different speakers?
Yes — SpeechBrain has speaker diarization, so a two-person interview comes back with each speaker labelled.
Does SpeechBrain give word-level timestamps?
Yes — SpeechBrain produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can SpeechBrain transcribe live audio?
No — SpeechBrain works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is SpeechBrain HIPAA compliant?
SpeechBrain 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 SpeechBrain?
Inference performance lags CTranslate2-based stacks.
Who is SpeechBrain best for?
Researchers building end-to-end speech pipelines with PyTorch idioms.
Does SpeechBrain run offline?
SpeechBrain runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use SpeechBrain in the browser?
No — SpeechBrain is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the SpeechBrain source code?
On GitHub at github.com/speechbrain/speechbrain. It is maintained by SpeechBrain consortium.
What kind of tool is SpeechBrain?
In this directory SpeechBrain is filed under toolkit, framework, research as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to SpeechBrain?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/speechbrain-alternatives comparing SpeechBrain with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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