What is the key difference between Whisper Transcribe and Transcribe?

Whisper Transcribe belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution, while Transcribe belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Whisper Transcribe or Transcribe in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Whisper Transcribe and Transcribe free or paid?

Whisper Transcribe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Transcribe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Whisper Transcribe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Transcribe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Whisper Transcribe and Transcribe together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Whisper Transcribe or Transcribe in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Whisper Transcribe and Transcribe free to use, or do they require API keys?

Whisper Transcribe is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Transcribe operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Whisper Transcribe and Transcribe at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both whisper-transcribe and transcribe as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Whisper Transcribe has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Transcribe holds a Quality Score of 32 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Whisper Transcribe vs Transcribe

In-depth architectural comparison of the Whisper Transcribe and Transcribe MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Whisper Transcribe

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Transcribe

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Whisper Transcribe if you need specialized Speech-to-Text tools running via a local process. Choose Transcribe if your workspace requires Speech-to-Text integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Whisper Transcribe when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Speech-to-Text domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Whisper Transcribe Details

Choose Transcribe when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Speech-to-Text domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Transcribe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W Whisper Transcribe Speech-to-Text	T Transcribe Speech-to-Text
Summary	Transcribe audio locally with faster-whisper or through the OpenAI Whisper API.	Transcribe audio & video to text for AI agents: 100+ languages, speaker labels, webhooks.
Category & Scope	Speech-to-Text	Speech-to-Text
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Whisper Transcribe Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Transcribe Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Whisper Transcribe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whisper-transcribe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "whisper-transcribe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Transcribe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transcribe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "transcribe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Whisper Transcribe is categorized under Speech-to-Text and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Transcribe belongs to Speech-to-Text using local stdio subprocess. Select Whisper Transcribe when you need capabilities focused on speech-to-text and Transcribe when you require tools for speech-to-text.

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