obs-localvocal

What it does

An OBS plugin that transcribes what you say and puts it on screen as you speak, with optional translation for viewers in other languages. Processing happens locally so no audio is sent anywhere. It competes with the stream for CPU, so test the load before going live, and real-time transcription is less accurate than offline - mishearings go straight onto the screen, and Japanese is weaker than English.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

obs-localvocal FAQ

Is obs-localvocal free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use obs-localvocal?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does obs-localvocal work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use obs-localvocal commercially?

The licence is GPL-2.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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