Gladia
Voice infrastructure / APIAsync from €0.15/hour (Solaria-3); see pricing
Developers needing multilingual STT
Speechmatics pricing, features & alternatives
Voice infrastructure / API developer
TL;DR
As of 2026-10-17, Speechmatics pricing: From $0.12/hr; $100 free credits Free tier: Free trial. Best for: developers needing robust stt.
Last verified: by the Voice Agent Scout editorial team. Our own test calls: not run yet.
What it does
Speech-to-text APIs built for accents, multiple speakers and regulated industries.
Speechmatics pricing (verified 2026-10-17)
| Plan | Price | Included | Overage / extra | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | From $0.12/hr; $100 free credits | — | — | [1] |
Per-minute price: not public. Free tier: Free trial.
Who it's for, and who it isn't
- For: Developers needing robust STT.
- Not ideal for: Teams without a developer: you assemble the agent through APIs and configuration.
Key features
Realtime STT; Flow voice API; Medical model [1]
Note: UK. Pricing confirmed from vendor pricing page on 2026-10-17.
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 Speechmatics, so we make no claims about latency or call quality. See the methodology.
FAQ
How much does Speechmatics cost?
As of 2026-10-17: From $0.12/hr; $100 free credits
Does Speechmatics have a free plan or trial?
Yes. Free trial (checked 2026-10-17).
What is Speechmatics's per-minute price?
Speechmatics doesn't publish a per-minute price (not public).
Is Speechmatics HIPAA compliant?
The pages we checked don't mention HIPAA or other compliance. That doesn't mean Speechmatics isn't compliant, so ask them for a BAA if you need one.
