Amberscript vs AssemblyAI (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: AssemblyAI does not list a price
Free plan
AssemblyAI
Only AssemblyAI has one
Higher rating
AssemblyAI
4.2 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	Amberscript	AssemblyAI
Our rating	4.2	4.5Better
Starts at	$19/mo	Free
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Audio	Audio
Plans	From EUR 19/mo	Free
Key features	Machine-made transcription and subtitles in 90+ languages Human-reviewed transcripts and subtitles at a stated 99 percent accuracy Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker with summaries Speech-to-text API with tailored models on request Online editor, speaker identification and custom dictionary	Usage-based speech-to-text API LeMUR framework for LLM analysis on transcripts Published accuracy benchmarks against competitors Real-time and batch transcription modes Free API credits for testing
Pros	Machine and human service levels in one account EU file storage with ISO 27001 certification Free trial of the AI products	Strong, independently referenced accuracy benchmarks LeMUR adds LLM-based analysis without a separate pipeline Usage-based pricing scales with actual demand
Cons	Prices are listed in euros Human-made work is billed per minute and takes up to 5 days Monthly plans cap audio at 5 or 10 hours	No consumer app, requires development work to use Full value depends on having an engineering team to integrate it Cost can grow quickly at high transcription volume
Company	Amberscript Global B.V.	AssemblyAI, founded 2017

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261012. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Amberscript better than AssemblyAI?

In our reviews Amberscript scores 4.2 and AssemblyAI scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Amberscript: Transcription and subtitling service from the Netherlands with machine-made speech-to-text in 90+ languages, human-reviewed transcripts and subtitles, a speech-to-text API and the Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker. AssemblyAI: A developer API, not an app, built for accuracy benchmarks.

Which is cheaper, Amberscript or AssemblyAI?

Amberscript: from eur 19/mo. AssemblyAI: free.

Do Amberscript and AssemblyAI have free plans?

Only AssemblyAI has a free plan.

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