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AssemblyAI

Speech AI API

🎙️ Voice & audio
A
72
/ 100

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Transcription and audio intelligence API with speaker labels and summaries.

Use it when…

You need accurate transcription via API.

Skip it if…

You want local processing.

Score breakdown

Job fit18/30
Ease / time-to-first-result13/15
Value12/15
Momentum10/15
Openness & portability7/10
Trust & maturity9/10
Builder/gamer bonus3/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Details

Pricing
Free to start, then pay-as-you-go; speech-to-text from $0.15/hr
✓ Verified on the official pricing page, Oct 18, 2026
Free tier
Yes
Starting paid price
$0.15/hr (pay-as-you-go)
Platforms
API
Open source
No
Official URL
https://www.assemblyai.com
URL verified
Oct 18, 2026 (curl HTTP GET)
Last reviewed
Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources
https://www.assemblyai.com
https://www.assemblyai.com/pricing

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