CMUSphinx is an open source speech recognition system for mobile and server applications.

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About CMU Sphinx

CMU Sphinx is an open source speech recognition toolkit for mobile and server applications. It includes PocketSphinx, with source available from GitHub and PyPI and Python binaries installable with pip.

It supports development in C, C++, C#, Python, Ruby, Java and Javascript, and use on Unix, Windows, iOS, Android and hardware.

Key features

  • Speech recognition for mobile and server applications
  • PocketSphinx installable via pip3 install pocketsphinx
  • Supports C, C++, C#, Python, Ruby, Java, Javascript
  • Runs on Unix, Windows, iOS, Android and hardware
  • Source downloads from GitHub and PyPI
  • Pre-built wheels for Linux/arm64
Best for: Developers building speech recognition for mobile and server applications.
Good for
  • Open source speech recognition toolkit
  • Supports multiple programming languages and platforms
  • Provides Python binaries via PyPI for installation with pip

CMU Sphinx at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS, Linux, Web, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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CMU Sphinx FAQ

How do I install PocketSphinx for Python?
Run pip3 install pocketsphinx to install binaries for Python.
Where can I download PocketSphinx source?
Download source from GitHub or PyPI.
Which programming languages are supported?
C, C++, C#, Python, Ruby, Java and Javascript.
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