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At a Glance
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
Star Rating
(31)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.7% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Deepgram
Deepgram
Star Rating
(271)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Deepgram's real-time transcription feature is highly efficient, allowing for quick processing of audio streams, which is particularly beneficial for live events and customer support scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that AssemblyAI's automatic punctuation feature significantly enhances the readability of transcriptions, making it easier for users to understand the context without additional editing.
  • G2 users highlight that Deepgram's custom vocabulary option allows for better accuracy in specialized fields, such as medical or legal transcription, which is a crucial advantage for businesses in those sectors.
  • Users on G2 appreciate AssemblyAI's easy integration with various platforms, stating that it simplifies the process of embedding speech-to-text capabilities into existing applications.
  • Reviewers say that Deepgram's quality of support is commendable, with many noting that the support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which enhances the overall user experience.
  • Users report that AssemblyAI's affordability with a free entry-level price point makes it an attractive option for small businesses looking to implement speech-to-text solutions without a significant upfront investment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
Free Trial is available
Deepgram
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
23
8.7
226
Ease of Use
9.3
23
9.1
232
Ease of Setup
8.9
11
8.9
130
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.9
78
Quality of Support
9.6
23
8.9
194
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
8
9.2
78
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
21
9.5
223
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
Deepgram
Deepgram
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API and Deepgram are categorized as Voice Recognition
Unique Categories
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AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API has no unique categories
Deepgram
Deepgram has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
Deepgram
Deepgram
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.2%
Reviewers' Industry
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
Computer Software
46.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Consumer Services
6.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.3%
Research
3.3%
Other
33.3%
Deepgram
Deepgram
Computer Software
30.6%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Media Production
3.4%
Other
40.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Government Administration

Instead of having to type out everything that you need you can speak and transcript is provided so it saves alot of time with my school work.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Bradley B.
BB
Bradley B.
Verified User in Computer Software

This isn't specific to Assembly AI, but transcription accuracy in general (especially with the audio quality of phone calls) can be hit or miss. It just comes with the territory. However, we have been really impressed with how frequently Assembly AI pushes...

Deepgram
Deepgram
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chris P.
CP
Chris P.
Verified User in Entertainment

I found it really easy to start using. The tutorial takes you through the basic features really quickly and gets you familiar with what Deepgram can do, the API and so on.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Dhruv J.
DJ
Dhruv J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The response time of speech to text is a little high. Hindi support would be helpful too.

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AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
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Discussions
AssemblyAI - Speech to Text API
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Deepgram
Deepgram Discussions
What is the best way to use the keywords, search, numerals and other parameters inside the API call?
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Official Response from Deepgram
The Spanish model does not support the numerals=true flag that you can use in the English models at the time of writing (Aug 27,2021). Search should work,...Read more
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