Speechmatics (batch / language packs)
Speechmatics batch ASR with broad language pack catalog.
Speechmatics batch ASR with broad language pack catalog.
Best for workflows that need broad language coverage with strong accent robustness. Pricing: from $1.04/hr (Standard).
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.
Watch out for: This row covers the batch/language-pack SKU specifically; the high-level 'speechmatics' entry remains.
Install / use
Features
| Speaker diarization | Yes |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 50 |
| HIPAA eligible | Yes |
Speechmatics (batch / language packs) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Speechmatics (batch / language packs) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transcription APIs | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | from $1.04/hr (Standard) | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 50 | 99 |
| Platforms | API | Web, API, MCP |
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