12 Best AssemblyAI Alternatives in 2026
Not sure about AssemblyAI? Here are the top alternatives, compared side-by-side with real pricing and features.
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AssemblyAI
AI speech-to-text API
★ 4.6
#1
AI speech recognition API
Higher ratedFree plan
#2
AI + human transcription service
Higher ratedFree plan$0.25/mo
#3
Automated transcription in 40+ languages
Higher ratedFree plan$10/mo
#4
AI transcription and subtitles
Free plan$10/mo
#5
AI transcription with text-based editing
Free plan$24/mo
#6
AI transcription service
Free plan$4.99/mo
#7
Open-source speech recognition
Free plan
#8
Live meeting transcription
Free plan$12/mo
#9
Enterprise AI transcription
$100/mo
#10
AI transcription for media
$52/mo
#11
AI meeting transcription assistant
Free plan$13.99/mo
#12
AI meeting transcription
Free plan$16.99/mo