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Amazon Transcribe vs IBM Watson Speech to Text
Both stand on transcription software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Amazon Transcribe covers live and batch speech transcription, with language, speaker, and privacy features. Check regional pricing and note that streaming transcription is not supported through the AWS CLI.
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Free plan APISelf-hosted
Visit IBM Watson Speech to Text The facts
| Amazon Transcribe | IBM Watson Speech to Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | IBM Watson Speech to Text |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | ibm.com |
| On transcription software | #7 of 46 | #17 of 46 |
Amazon Transcribe: what it does well
- Supports 113 languages.
- Transcribes live streams and Amazon S3 recordings.
- Includes speaker identification and word timestamps.
- Offers JSON, WebVTT, and SRT exports.
- Free tier provides 60 minutes monthly for 12 months.
What to know first
- Unused free-tier minutes do not roll over.
- AWS CLI does not support streaming transcription.
- Rates vary by AWS Region.
IBM Watson Speech to Text: what it does well
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