TensorFlowASR
Don’t want to install TensorFlowASR? Drop the file here.
The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
TensorFlow 2 end-to-end ASR — Conformer, ContextNet, DeepSpeech2.
Best for tF2 shops wanting Conformer + Streaming Transducer reference code. Pricing: free.
What it is
A TF2 implementation of streaming + offline E2E ASR. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Maintenance has slowed; smaller community than PyTorch toolkits.
Install / use
pip install TensorFlowASRWhat people actually do with TensorFlowASR-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 | 10 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Links
TensorFlowASR vs Whipscribe
| Feature | TensorFlowASR | 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 | 10 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to TensorFlowASR
Frequently asked about TensorFlowASR
Is TensorFlowASR free?
Yes. TensorFlowASR is free and open source.
Does TensorFlowASR work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
TensorFlowASR runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install TensorFlowASR?
With pip: `pip install TensorFlowASR`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does TensorFlowASR support?
TensorFlowASR lists 10 languages.
Does TensorFlowASR identify different speakers?
No. TensorFlowASR 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 TensorFlowASR give word-level timestamps?
Yes — TensorFlowASR produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can TensorFlowASR transcribe live audio?
No — TensorFlowASR works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is TensorFlowASR HIPAA compliant?
TensorFlowASR 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 TensorFlowASR?
Maintenance has slowed; smaller community than PyTorch toolkits.
Who is TensorFlowASR best for?
TF2 shops wanting Conformer + Streaming Transducer reference code.
Does TensorFlowASR run offline?
TensorFlowASR runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use TensorFlowASR in the browser?
No — TensorFlowASR is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the TensorFlowASR source code?
On GitHub at github.com/TensorSpeech/TensorFlowASR. It is maintained by TensorSpeech.
What kind of tool is TensorFlowASR?
In this directory TensorFlowASR is filed under toolkit, framework, tensorflow as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to TensorFlowASR?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/tensorflow-asr-alternatives comparing TensorFlowASR with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Whipscribe is a hosted transcription service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.
Transcribe your recordings
Running TensorFlowASR yourself? Send the same file here and compare the transcript. Transcribe any language, any recording · Transcription services from $0.29 an hour · Transcribe from any meeting or recording platform · How to transcribe, step by step
Explore
All transcription tools · By language · By platform · By file format · How-to guides · Transcription services · Transcription API · Pricing
Have the recording already?
Skip the setup and send the file or the link: see how to transcribe an MP3 of any length, transcribing a podcast episode and the SRT file generator.
Comparing tools before you pay?
If you would rather pay a service than run software yourself: see the best transcription services side by side, affordable transcription priced per hour and our transcription service with prices and turnaround.