LocalClaw/TTS/VibeVoice ASR
Local ASR model

VibeVoice ASR

Catalogue summary: Open-source multilingual ASR model (speech-to-text), supporting long-form transcription, timestamps, diarization and hotwords.

Repository editorial metadata; verify comparative claims in the linked upstream material.

GPU recommendedspeech-to-text transcription50 languagesMIT
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Catalogue quality
9.3/10
Catalogue speed
7.5/10
Model size
14 GB
Voices
N/A (ASR: outputs text)

Can VibeVoice ASR run locally?

VibeVoice ASR can run locally for offline speech-to-text. Use the verified setup options on this page; no terminal command is required to choose the right path.

MIT license. Still verify upstream usage notes before shipping.

Upstream source
streamingrealtimemultilingualdialogue

Audio profile

Cat. quality
9.3
Cat. speed
7.5
Audio
8.7

Best fit

VibeVoice ASR is best for offline transcription, speech indexing and local voice pipelines.

Hardware: gpuapple

Model details

Type
Local ASR model
Family
vibevoice
Latency
medium
Formats
pytorchsafetensors
Languages
en, zh, es, pt, de, ja, ko, fr, ru, id, sv, it, he, nl, pl, tr, th, ar, hi, fi, el, ro, vi, uk
Context
60-minute single-pass ASR with diarization + timestamps

Install locally

01
Check runtimeConfirm the backend supports pytorch, safetensors on your machine.
02
Open recommended setupUse the app and model links above. LocalClaw does not expose a terminal command.
03
Test locallyRun a short private audio prompt before moving into production workflows.

Good for

  • speech-to-text transcription
  • GPU recommended local workflows
  • streaming, realtime, multilingual

Watch before shipping

  • Validate pronunciation, latency and artifacts with your own voice samples.
  • Review the upstream license and acceptable-use notes.
  • Benchmark on your target CPU, Apple Silicon or GPU setup.

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