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Academic real-time Whisper streaming with LocalAgreement-2.
Best for research baselines for streaming Whisper with finalized-text guarantees. Pricing: free.
What it is
The reference implementation of the LocalAgreement-2 algorithm for streaming Whisper. Outputs stabilized partials with bounded rewrites. MIT.
Watch out for: Not productionized; CLI-only; expects user wiring for audio capture.
Install / use
What people actually do with whisper_streaming-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 | Yes |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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whisper_streaming vs Whipscribe
| Feature | whisper_streaming | 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 | Yes | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about whisper_streaming
Is whisper_streaming free?
Yes. whisper_streaming is free and open source.
Does whisper_streaming work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
whisper_streaming runs on Linux and macOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and macOS.
How do I install whisper_streaming?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/ufal/whisper_streaming`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does whisper_streaming support?
whisper_streaming lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does whisper_streaming identify different speakers?
No. whisper_streaming 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 whisper_streaming give word-level timestamps?
Yes — whisper_streaming produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can whisper_streaming transcribe live audio?
Yes — whisper_streaming supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is whisper_streaming HIPAA compliant?
whisper_streaming 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 whisper_streaming?
Not productionized; CLI-only; expects user wiring for audio capture.
Who is whisper_streaming best for?
Research baselines for streaming Whisper with finalized-text guarantees.
Does whisper_streaming run offline?
whisper_streaming runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use whisper_streaming in the browser?
No — whisper_streaming is a Linux and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the whisper_streaming source code?
On GitHub at github.com/ufal/whisper_streaming. It is maintained by ÚFAL (Charles University).
What kind of tool is whisper_streaming?
In this directory whisper_streaming is filed under oss engine, streaming, research as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to whisper_streaming?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/whisper-streaming-alternatives comparing whisper_streaming with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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