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SonixMost similar to Amberscript in what it does, its category and its price.
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GladiaHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. Amberscript has none.
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DupDubFrom $11/mo, against from eur 19/mo for Amberscript.
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Happy ScribeRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Amberscript.
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At a glance
Green means better than Amberscript, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AmberscriptBaseline | 4.2 | $19/mo | No | 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. | |
| Sonix | 4.4+0.2 | $10/mo$9 less | No | Transcript-editing built specifically for video subtitling | vs Amberscript |
| Happy Scribe | 4.3+0.1 | $17/mo$2 less | No | AI transcription with real human editors on standby | vs Amberscript |
 Voscribe | 3.7−0.5 | Not listed | No | 95%+ accurate transcription in roughly 1 minute per 15 minutes of audio, with a synced audio-transcript editor and one-click SRT subtitle export. | vs Amberscript |
 Speechlogger | 3.5−0.7 | Free | YesAmberscript has none | Real-time speech-to-text web service from WellSource that adds live captions and translation to meetings and events, with speaker identification, free during its alpha. | vs Amberscript |
 Whisper API | 3.3−0.9 | Free | YesAmberscript has none | Speech-to-text on Whisper Large V3 with speaker detection across 100+ languages - OpenAI-compatible API, 30 free hours, then $0.17/hour. | vs Amberscript |
| DupDub | 3.7−0.5 | $11/mo$8 less | No | AI voice, avatar and video platform with text to speech, voice cloning, video translation and transcription on credit plans. | vs Amberscript |
 TranscribeThis | 4.1−0.1 | $19.99/mo$0.99 more | YesAmberscript has none | AI audio and video transcription tool with speaker labels, summaries and subtitle export, free forever for short files and from $19.99 a month for unlimited use. | vs Amberscript |
| Gladia | 4.3+0.1 | Free | YesAmberscript has none | A European speech API tuned for accents and multilingual audio | vs Amberscript |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Amberscript.
Sonix
4.4$10/mo
vs Amberscript$9 less+0.2
Transcript-editing built specifically for video subtitling.
- Text-based transcript editing
- Broad multi-language transcription and translation
- Broadcast-standard subtitle export formats
Strong multi-language transcription and translation support
No free tier to test before paying
Happy Scribe
4.3$17/mo
vs Amberscript$2 less+0.1
AI transcription with real human editors on standby.
- AI transcription with optional professional human review
- Broadcast-standard subtitle export formats
- Human translation services alongside AI transcription
Human review option available for high-accuracy requirements
No free tier to test before paying
Voscribe
3.7Not listed
vs Amberscript−0.5
95%+ accurate transcription in roughly 1 minute per 15 minutes of audio, with a synced audio-transcript editor and one-click SRT subtitle export.
- 95%+ accurate AI transcription
- ~1 minute processing per 15 minutes of audio
- Synced audio-transcript editor for fast corrections
Synced editor makes correcting errors fast, not a tedious scrub-and-search process
Real accuracy varies below the 95% headline figure with noise, accents or overlapping speakers
Speechlogger
3.5Free
vs Amberscript−0.7Free plan
Real-time speech-to-text web service from WellSource that adds live captions and translation to meetings and events, with speaker identification, free during its alpha.
- Real-time speech-to-text transcription
- Live caption broadcast to meeting participants
- Real-time machine translation
Free during the alpha release
Alpha release, so features and availability may change
Whisper API
3.3Free
vs Amberscript−0.9Free plan
Speech-to-text on Whisper Large V3 with speaker detection across 100+ languages - OpenAI-compatible API, 30 free hours, then $0.17/hour.
- Built on Whisper Large V3, a current top-tier speech recognition model
- Multi-speaker detection and labeling
- 100+ language support with English translation
Named, current underlying model rather than a vague "AI-powered" claim
Developer-oriented API access requires some technical setup for full use
DupDub
3.7$11/mo
vs Amberscript$8 less−0.5
AI voice, avatar and video platform with text to speech, voice cloning, video translation and transcription on credit plans.
- Text to speech with 700+ voices in 90+ languages and accents
- AI avatars from a photo, plus instant cloned avatars
- Voice cloning across languages
A wide range of audio, video and text tools in one credit pool
Voice and avatar cloning rest on a policy statement rather than a described consent check
TranscribeThis
4.1$19.99/mo
vs Amberscript$0.99 more−0.1Free plan
AI audio and video transcription tool with speaker labels, summaries and subtitle export, free forever for short files and from $19.99 a month for unlimited use.
- Speaker labels and word-level timestamps on every transcript
- AI summaries, action items and chapter breaks generated automatically
- Export to DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT or straight to Notion
A genuinely free-forever tier, not a time-limited trial
Upload-first design; not built for live, real-time transcription
Gladia
4.3Free
vs Amberscript+0.1Free plan
A European speech API tuned for accents and multilingual audio.
- Whisper-based model with additional accuracy tuning
- Strong performance on accented and multilingual audio
- EU-based infrastructure for data residency needs
Tuned specifically for accented and code-switching speech
No consumer app, requires development work to use
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Amberscript free?
Amberscript does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from eur 19/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Amberscript?
Gladia is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: TranscribeThis, Speechlogger, Whisper API.
What is the cheapest alternative to Amberscript?
Among paid plans, Sonix has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Gladia.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.