TranscriptionSuite - A fully local, private & open source audio transcription for Linux, Windows & macOS
A hobby project delivers 100% local transcription, handling 30 minutes of audio in under a minute on an RTX 3060.
TranscriptionSuite is an open-source, fully local audio transcription application built by a developer as a hobby project to address privacy and reliability concerns with cloud-based AI services. The app features a Python backend with an Electron frontend, leveraging the faster-whisper model and offering optional NVIDIA CUDA acceleration for speed—transcribing 30 minutes of audio in under a minute on an RTX 3060. It supports over 90 languages and key functionalities like live real-time transcription, speaker diarization using PyAnnote, and an 'Audio Notebook' with calendar views and LM Studio integration for chatting about notes. Born from frustration with services that failed on recordings longer than 5 minutes, it ensures complete data privacy by running entirely on the user's machine.
- 100% local & private: No internet required after setup, ensuring audio data never leaves your computer.
- High-performance transcription: Uses faster-whisper with CUDA acceleration, transcribing 30 minutes of audio in under 60 seconds on an RTX 3060.
- Multifunctional GUI: Includes live dictation, speaker diarization, multi-file import, system tray controls, and LM Studio AI chat integration for notes.
Why It Matters
It provides a powerful, private alternative to cloud transcription services, crucial for professionals handling sensitive audio data.