WhisperSpeech
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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.
Whisper inverted into a TTS — also used as ASR-aware training data tool.
Best for researchers exploring speech-LM scaling laws built on Whisper embeddings. Pricing: free.
What it is
An open speech-LM that re-uses Whisper's encoder as a semantic audio tokenizer. MIT.
Watch out for: TTS-focused; not a transcription engine; checkpoints under MIT but evolving.
Install / use
What people actually do with WhisperSpeech-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.
Wire it into Make.comGoogle DriveEmergentNotionYouTubeAmazon S3
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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WhisperSpeech vs Whipscribe
| Feature | WhisperSpeech | 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 | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about WhisperSpeech
Is WhisperSpeech free?
Yes. WhisperSpeech is free and open source.
Does WhisperSpeech work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
WhisperSpeech runs on Linux. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux.
How do I install WhisperSpeech?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/WhisperSpeech/WhisperSpeech`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does WhisperSpeech support?
WhisperSpeech lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does WhisperSpeech identify different speakers?
No. WhisperSpeech 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 WhisperSpeech give word-level timestamps?
Yes — WhisperSpeech produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can WhisperSpeech transcribe live audio?
No — WhisperSpeech works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is WhisperSpeech HIPAA compliant?
WhisperSpeech 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 WhisperSpeech?
TTS-focused; not a transcription engine; checkpoints under MIT but evolving.
Who is WhisperSpeech best for?
Researchers exploring speech-LM scaling laws built on Whisper embeddings.
Does WhisperSpeech run offline?
WhisperSpeech runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use WhisperSpeech in the browser?
No — WhisperSpeech is a Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the WhisperSpeech source code?
On GitHub at github.com/WhisperSpeech/WhisperSpeech. It is maintained by WhisperSpeech / Collabora.
What kind of tool is WhisperSpeech?
In this directory WhisperSpeech is filed under research, tts, speech llm as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to WhisperSpeech?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/whisperspeech-alternatives comparing WhisperSpeech with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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