Eargo
by Eargo
Invisible OTC hearing aids tuned by app, with telecare support.
TL;DR
Invisible OTC hearing aids tuned by app, with telecare support.
Best for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who want an invisible OTC hearing aid. Pricing: From $1,650 pair.
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Products
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Pricing
From $1,650 pair
Platforms
Hardware, iOS, Android
What it is
Eargo is an in-ear OTC hearing-aid brand. The app handles fit and DSP profile; the device itself is amplification + directional mic + noise reduction. Pair with phone-side captioning apps if you need text.
Best for: Adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who want an invisible OTC hearing aid.
Watch out for: Not transcription — pure hearing amplification; the Eargo platform itself does not output text.
Watch out for: Not transcription — pure hearing amplification; the Eargo platform itself does not output text.
Install / use
eargo.com — direct-to-consumer; included telecare hearing testFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Eargo vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Eargo | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | From $1,650 pair | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | — | Yes |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Hardware, iOS, Android | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Eargo
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