# Amazon Transcribe vs Speechmatics

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Speechmatics

| Attribute | Amazon Transcribe | Speechmatics |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 65.3 (34% (low)) | 81.4 (55% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A fully managed API service that converts speech to text using advanced AI, supporting over 100 languages with features like speaker identification, custom vocabularies, and content filtering. | Speech recognition and synthesis platform offering real-time and batch transcription, audio analysis, and text-to-speech across 55+ languages. Supports flexible deployment with privacy-first design and compliance-ready infrastructure. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"fine_tuning":true,"vertical_model":true,"word_timestamps":true,"custom_vocabulary":true,"offline_on_device":true,"real_time_streaming":true,"speaker_diarization":true,"punctuation_formatting":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 7 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Stenograph CATalyst VP"},{"name":"Adobe Premiere"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Twilio"},{"name":"Python SDK"},{"name":"JavaScript SDK"},{"name":".NET SDK"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Streaming Transcription","summary":"$0.01/minute","features":["Real-time transcription","100+ language support","Custom vocabulary","Speaker diarization","Automatic punctuation","Word-level confidence scores"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.01,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Real-time audio transcription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Batch Transcription","summary":"$0.006/minute","features":["Batch audio processing","Recorded file support","100+ language support","Custom vocabulary","Automatic language detection","Vocabulary filtering"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.006,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Recorded audio file transcription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Call Analytics","summary":"$0.03/minute (Tier 1, up to 250k minutes)","features":["Sentiment analysis","Call categorization","Call characteristics tracking","Speaker identification","Compliance monitoring","Automatic summaries"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.03,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced call transcription with conversation insights","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Automatic Content Redaction"},{"name":"Custom Language Models"},{"name":"Generative Call Summarization","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.0024,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $0.006/minute for batch transcription. Free tier: 60 minutes/month for 12 months.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://aws.amazon.com/transcribe/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=3","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:37:22.238Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"minute","amount":0.006,"currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$100 credit, no card required","features":["Speech-to-Text (55+ languages)","Text-to-Speech (English)","Multi-region cloud options","2 concurrent real-time sessions"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":100,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For developers and early exploration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credit":"$100","concurrent_real_time_sessions":"2"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Usage-based from $0.24/hour for Real-time Standard transcription","features":["Speech-to-Text (55+ languages)","Text-to-Speech","Real-time sessions (up to 50 concurrent)","Speaker diarization","Custom vocabulary","Advanced punctuation and casing","Precise timestamps","Multi-channel support","Online email support","20% volume discount over 500 hours/month"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.24,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.43,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.4,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For demanding projects and growing needs","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"file_jobs_per_second":"10","concurrent_real_time_sessions":"50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Volume discounts, custom pricing","features":["Unlimited concurrent real-time sessions","No rate limits","Custom models and voices","Custom language development","SaaS or on-premises or on-device deployment","Privacy-first deployment options","Dedicated Customer Success Manager","Prioritized service and support"],"description":"Custom pricing with unlimited scale and flexible deployment options","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Model Training Discount Program","components":[{"of":"Speech-to-Text usage","kind":"percentage","rate":33}]}],"summary":"Usage-based from $0.24/hour; free tier with $100 credit; volume discounts available","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.speechmatics.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T15:40:09.401Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"hour","amount":0.24,"currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0.006,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":0.24,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Speech To Text)

| Capability | Amazon Transcribe | Speechmatics |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Real time streaming | - | ✓ |
| Speaker diarization | - | ✓ |
| Custom vocabulary | - | ✓ |
| Fine tuning | - | ✓ |
| Word timestamps | - | ✓ |
| Punctuation formatting | - | ✓ |
| Pii redaction | - | - |
| Vertical model | - | ✓ |
| Offline on device | - | ✓ |
| Open source | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:17:33.508Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*