whisper-timestamped
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Word-level timestamps for OpenAI Whisper without retraining.
Best for subtitle authoring + karaoke pipelines that need per-word offsets. Pricing: free.
What it is
Cross-attention based forced alignment over Whisper's output to produce reliable word-level timings. AGPL-3.0 — note copyleft if you ship downstream.
Watch out for: Slower than vanilla Whisper; cross-attention alignment imperfect at low SNR.
Install / use
pip install whisper-timestampedWhat people actually do with whisper-timestamped-style transcription
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Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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whisper-timestamped vs Whipscribe
| Feature | whisper-timestamped | 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 | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about whisper-timestamped
Is whisper-timestamped free?
Yes. whisper-timestamped is free and open source.
Does whisper-timestamped work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
whisper-timestamped runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install whisper-timestamped?
With pip: `pip install whisper-timestamped`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does whisper-timestamped support?
whisper-timestamped 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-timestamped identify different speakers?
No. whisper-timestamped 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-timestamped give word-level timestamps?
Yes — whisper-timestamped produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can whisper-timestamped transcribe live audio?
No — whisper-timestamped works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is whisper-timestamped HIPAA compliant?
whisper-timestamped 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-timestamped?
Slower than vanilla Whisper; cross-attention alignment imperfect at low SNR.
Who is whisper-timestamped best for?
Subtitle authoring + karaoke pipelines that need per-word offsets.
Does whisper-timestamped run offline?
whisper-timestamped runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use whisper-timestamped in the browser?
No — whisper-timestamped is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the whisper-timestamped source code?
On GitHub at github.com/linto-ai/whisper-timestamped. It is maintained by LINTO / Linagora.
What kind of tool is whisper-timestamped?
In this directory whisper-timestamped is filed under oss engine, alignment, word timestamps as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to whisper-timestamped?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/whisper-timestamped-alternatives comparing whisper-timestamped with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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