Speechmatics (batch / language packs)

by Speechmatics

Speechmatics batch ASR with broad language pack catalog.

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TL;DR

Best for workflows that need broad language coverage with strong accent robustness. Pricing: from $1.04/hr (Standard).

Category
Transcription APIs
License
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Last push
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Pricing
from $1.04/hr (Standard)
Platforms
API

What it is

Speechmatics' batch ASR endpoint covers 50+ language packs, with optional features like diarization, custom dictionaries, and PII redaction. Speechmatics' differentiator is accent and dialect robustness. Pricing tiers are per-hour with feature add-ons. Distinct from the high-level 'speechmatics' entry already in this directory. Best fit: workflows that need broad language coverage with strong accent robustness. Caveats: this row covers the batch/language-pack sku specifically; the high-level 'speechmatics' entry remains. Pricing as listed: from $1.04/hr (Standard). Feature flags from vendor docs: speaker diarization, word-level timestamps, HIPAA-eligible under BAA. Directory tags: commercial-api. Last vendor-page check: 2026-05-12.

Best for: Workflows that need broad language coverage with strong accent robustness.
Watch out for: This row covers the batch/language-pack SKU specifically; the high-level 'speechmatics' entry remains.

Install / use

POST https://asr.api.speechmatics.com/v2/jobs

Features

Speaker diarizationYes
Word-level timestampsYes
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supported50
HIPAA eligibleYes

Speechmatics (batch / language packs) vs Whipscribe

FeatureSpeechmatics (batch / language packs)Whipscribe
CategoryTranscription APIsTranscription APIs
PricingNot verified$4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup
Speaker diarizationNot verifiedYes
Word timestampsNot verifiedYes
StreamingNot verifiedNo
Languages5099
PlatformsAPIWeb, API, MCP

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