WeSep
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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.
Open speech-separation toolkit aligned with WeNet ASR.
Best for front-end separation when multiple speakers overlap. Pricing: free.
What it is
Speech separation recipes in PyTorch. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Research-quality; small model zoo.
Install / use
git clone https://github.com/wenet-e2e/wesepWhat people actually do with WeSep-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 | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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WeSep vs Whipscribe
| Feature | WeSep | 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 | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about WeSep
Is WeSep free?
Yes. WeSep is free and open source.
Does WeSep work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
WeSep runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install WeSep?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/wenet-e2e/wesep`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does WeSep support?
WeSep lists 1 languages.
Does WeSep identify different speakers?
No. WeSep 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 WeSep give word-level timestamps?
Yes — WeSep produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can WeSep transcribe live audio?
No — WeSep works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is WeSep HIPAA compliant?
WeSep 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 WeSep?
Research-quality; small model zoo.
Who is WeSep best for?
Front-end separation when multiple speakers overlap.
Does WeSep run offline?
WeSep runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use WeSep in the browser?
No — WeSep is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the WeSep source code?
On GitHub at github.com/wenet-e2e/wesep. It is maintained by wenet-e2e.
What kind of tool is WeSep?
In this directory WeSep is filed under separation, preprocess as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to WeSep?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/wesep-alternatives comparing WeSep with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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