Amberscript vs Gladia (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: Gladia does not list a price
Free plan
Gladia
Only Gladia has one
Higher rating
Gladia
4.2 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	Amberscript	Gladia
Our rating	4.2	4.3Better
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	Whisper-based model with additional accuracy tuning Strong performance on accented and multilingual audio EU-based infrastructure for data residency needs Real-time transcription and speaker diarization Built-in summarization
Pros	Machine and human service levels in one account EU file storage with ISO 27001 certification Free trial of the AI products	Tuned specifically for accented and code-switching speech EU data residency option for compliance-sensitive customers 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 Built on Whisper rather than a fully proprietary model Less brand recognition than larger US-based competitors
Company	Amberscript Global B.V.	Gladia, founded 2022

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 Gladia?

In our reviews Amberscript scores 4.2 and Gladia scores 4.3. 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. Gladia: A European speech API tuned for accents and multilingual audio.

Which is cheaper, Amberscript or Gladia?

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

Do Amberscript and Gladia have free plans?

Only Gladia has a free plan.

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