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Buzz

FlathubSpeech to text

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 14 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Buzz is a desktop application that transcribes and translates audio files to text using OpenAI's Whisper and compatible models. It works offline, supports multiple export formats, and is suitable for users needing secure, local transcription.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebLinuxmacOSWindowsSelf-hosted
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Transcribing and translating audio files to text without requiring an internet connection.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Researchers, journalists, and users needing offline audio transcription

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: speech_to_text

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: browser, linux, macos, windows, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: flathub.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Buzz is a Speech to text project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on transcribing and translating audio files to text without requiring an internet connection. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for researchers, journalists, and users needing offline audio transcription. Basis unknown · not verified: Buzz costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, Linux, macOS, and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind Buzz is Chidi Williams, and it first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are audio transcription, audio translation, and offline mode.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Audio transcription
  • Audio translation
  • Offline mode
  • Multiple model support
  • Export to TXT/SRT/VTT

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
audio-transcriptionoffline-transcriptionwhisper-modelsspeech-to-textopen-source
AI capabilities
AudioText
Inference: LocalWeights: Open

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

AI providers
openailocal_oss
Runs on
BrowserLinuxmacOSWindowsSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

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Frequently asked questions about Buzz

What does Buzz do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Buzz focuses on transcribing and translating audio files to text without requiring an internet connection. It is catalogued under Speech to text on PulseGate.
Who is Buzz for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Buzz is an open-source project built for researchers, journalists, and users needing offline audio transcription.
Does Buzz have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Buzz is free to use.
What platforms does Buzz run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Buzz runs on the web, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Buzz still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026.
What projects are similar to Buzz?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Whis, Whisper, and Openai Whisper Live Transcribe.WhisWhisperOpenai Whisper Live Transcribe
Who makes Buzz?
Buzz is developed by Chidi Williams.
How long has Buzz been around?
Buzz first shipped in 2023.

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