UniAudio
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Unified audio foundation model (Codec + LM) — handles ASR.
Best for researchers exploring unified speech-LM with ASR head. Pricing: free.
What it is
A unified audio-LM that can do ASR, TTS, separation, and editing. CC-BY-NC-4.0 — non-commercial.
Watch out for: Research weights; English / Mandarin.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/yangdongchao/UniAudioWhat people actually do with UniAudio-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 | 2 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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UniAudio vs Whipscribe
| Feature | UniAudio | 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 | 2 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about UniAudio
Is UniAudio free?
Yes. UniAudio is free and open source.
Does UniAudio work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
UniAudio runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install UniAudio?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/yangdongchao/UniAudio`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does UniAudio support?
UniAudio lists 2 languages.
Does UniAudio identify different speakers?
No. UniAudio 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 UniAudio give word-level timestamps?
Yes — UniAudio produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can UniAudio transcribe live audio?
No — UniAudio works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is UniAudio HIPAA compliant?
UniAudio 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 UniAudio?
Research weights; English / Mandarin.
Who is UniAudio best for?
Researchers exploring unified speech-LM with ASR head.
Does UniAudio run offline?
UniAudio runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use UniAudio in the browser?
No — UniAudio is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the UniAudio source code?
On GitHub at github.com/yangdongchao/UniAudio. It is maintained by yangdongchao / CUHK.
What kind of tool is UniAudio?
In this directory UniAudio is filed under foundation, research, speech llm as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to UniAudio?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/uniaudio-alternatives comparing UniAudio with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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