LibreAI / Audio / OpenTranscribe
// audio · attevon-llc/OpenTranscribe

OpenTranscribe

Self-hostable AI-driven transcription platform with speaker diarization.

💎 Hidden gem★ 98 stars⑂ 24 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

OpenTranscribe is an open-source audio project by attevon-llc (attevon-llc/OpenTranscribe on GitHub). It has 98 GitHub stars and 24 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
98
Forks
24
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Audio
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official docs
// how it works

How it works

  1. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want OpenTranscribe to do first — self-hostable AI-driven transcription platform with speaker diarizatio.

  3. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  4. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

// features

Why people love it

Audio Processing

Working audio processing support built in.

Docker support

Ships as a ready container.

Fastapi

Working fastapi support built in.

GPU acceleration

Runs faster on a graphics card.

Python codebase

Readable code that is easy to modify.

AGPL-3.0 license

Free to use; network services stay open.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/attevon-llc/OpenTranscribe.git
    cd opentranscribe
  2. Step 2 — Install

    Install the Python dependencies from the project.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Launch with the project entry point — check the README for the exact command.

    python main.py  # see README for the exact entry point
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is OpenTranscribe free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is AGPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use OpenTranscribe?

No. It is a self-run project — clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run OpenTranscribe on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is OpenTranscribe licensed?

It is released under AGPL-3.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Can I use it for a client project?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is AGPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

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