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Azure AI Speech pricing, features & alternatives
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TL;DR
As of 2026-10-17, Azure AI Speech has no price we could confirm on a public pricing page. Pricing: contact vendor / see their pricing page No free tier was listed on the pages we checked. Best for: microsoft/azure enterprises.
Pricing: contact vendor / see their pricing page We did not confirm a public price on a pricing page (checked 2026-10-17). Amounts are not shown.
Last verified: by the Voice Agent Scout editorial team. Our own test calls: not run yet.
What it does
Microsoft's speech services (Azure Speech in Foundry) for STT, TTS and real-time voice live APIs.
Azure AI Speech pricing
| Plan | Price | Included | Overage / extra | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Contact vendor | — | — | [1] |
Free tier: not public.
Who it's for, and who it isn't
- For: Microsoft/Azure enterprises.
- Not ideal for: Teams without a developer: you assemble the agent through APIs and configuration.
Key features
Speech-to-text; Neural TTS; Custom voice; Voice Live API [1]
Note: Pricing not published or not confirmed; verify before publishing.
Compliance and telephony
- Compliance stated by the vendor: not stated on the pages checked.
- Phone numbers: not stated on the pages checked.
Our test notes
Not tested yet. We haven't placed test calls with Azure AI Speech, so we make no claims about latency or call quality. See the methodology.
FAQ
How much does Azure AI Speech cost?
Pricing: contact vendor / see their pricing page Checked 2026-10-17. No public amount is shown here.
Does Azure AI Speech have a free plan or trial?
No free plan or trial was listed on the pages we checked on 2026-10-17. Ask Azure AI Speech directly.
What is Azure AI Speech's per-minute price?
Azure AI Speech does not have a confirmed public per-minute price.
Is Azure AI Speech HIPAA compliant?
The pages we checked don't mention HIPAA or other compliance. That doesn't mean Azure AI Speech isn't compliant, so ask them for a BAA if you need one.
