Overview
Description
Silero VAD reliably detects when a person is speaking in any audio stream or recording — a critical building block for voice bots, call center automation, and voice-enabled products. It works across 6,000+ languages and runs efficiently on standard CPUs with no cloud dependency, no API keys, and no recurring fees. The bottom line: add accurate voice activity detection to your product in minutes with zero vendor lock-in.
Technical scorecard
License
MIT
Commercial use
Yes
OpenAI-compatible API
No
REST API
No
Fine-tuning support
No
Quantization support
No
Docker available
No
GUI / no-code available
No
Telemetry
None
Offline after setup
Yes
Data & Privacy
Does it send data online?
After setup, this listing is marked as usable offline. Confirm network behavior against the upstream project before regulated deployment.
Does it store history?
Not verified in this directory yet. Review the upstream docs for persistence, logs, and workspace storage.
License checks?
Commercial use is marked as allowed or likely allowed by the listed license.
Telemetry?
None
Last verified: Jul 22, 2026. Maintainer verification should be treated as directory guidance, not legal advice.
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A developer can usually get this running with standard docs.
# Start with the official project repository
# https://github.com/snakers4/silero-vadHardware Requirements
Works Well With