Speechmatics
Speechmatics provides advanced speech recognition technology that converts spoken language into text with high accuracy for various applications.
Pricing Change History
10 changesNew 'Linden 1' Speech-to-Text model added to the pricing table, launched at a discounted rate ($0.21/hr shown as previous price, $0.16/hr current price), usage billed as Custom for Enterprise
Pro plan hourly rate cut ~46% from $0.24/hr to $0.129/hr. New Speechmatics Startup Program launched offering $50,000+ in credits, full API access, and dedicated onboarding for eligible startups.
Quarterly roll-up · includes Jun 22 weekly, Jun 8 weekly
Pro plan starting price dropped from $0.24/hr to $0.129/hr, driven by the addition of new Batch Melia 1 multilingual model at $0.129/hr as the lowest-priced tier.
Free Speech-to-Text monthly minutes increased from 480 to 2,400 (40 hours) on Free and Pro plans; language support expanded from 55+ to 56+ across all tiers.
Best discounts available added to Enterprise tier benefits Real-time standard accuracy pricing decreased from $0.32/hr to $0.24/hr (25% reduction)
Pro plan concurrent real-time sessions increased from 10 to 20 sessions Real-time Speech-to-Text enhanced accuracy decreased from $1.35/hr to $0.56/hr (59% decrease)
Flow concurrent conversation limits added: 3 for Free tier, 6 for Pay As You Grow tier Language support expanded from 50+ to 55+ languages for STT
Summaries add-on price increased from $0.12/hr to $0.18/hr (50% increase)
Language support increased from 49 languages to 50 languages across all plans
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Plan | Free |
| Pro | Plan | $0.01 per 1,000 TTS characters + $0.19 per hour (Batch Melia 1 model) |
Plan discounts
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| Enterprise | Plan | Contact |
| Translation | Add-on | $0.65 per hour of audio |
| Summaries | Add-on | $0.12 per hour of audio |
| Chapters | Add-on | $0.4 per hour of audio |
| Sentiment | Add-on | $0.12 per hour of audio |
| Topics | Add-on | $0.2 per hour of audio |
| Text-to-Speech | Add-on | $0.01 per 1,000 characters |
Company Facts
How Speechmatics compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
M Microsoft Azure | Free | — |
I IBM | $4.24 /client device/mo | Jul 3, 2026 |
O OpenAI | $8 /mo | Oct 26, 2026 |
A Assemblyai | Free | Aug 24, 2026 |
R Rev.io | — | — |
Speechmatics pricing FAQ
- How much does Speechmatics cost?
- Speechmatics prices on usage: the Pro plan is $0.01 per 1,000 TTS characters + $0.19 per hour (Batch Melia 1 model), and the Free plan is free.
- Does Speechmatics have a free plan?
- Yes. Speechmatics's Free plan is free.
- What pricing model does Speechmatics use?
- Speechmatics uses usage-based pricing across 3 plans, with a free tier.
- When did Speechmatics last change its pricing?
- Sep 21, 2026: Speechmatics: new Linden 1 model launched at $0.16/hr.
- How often has Speechmatics changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 10 pricing changes for Speechmatics since it started tracking on Oct 2, 2024; the pricing page was last captured on Sep 21, 2026.
- Who are Speechmatics's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares Speechmatics with Microsoft Azure, IBM, OpenAI, Assemblyai and Rev.io.
