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DeepgramMost similar to Gladia in what it does, its category and its price.
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AssemblyAIHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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DubverseFrom $15/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Google Cloud Speech-to-TextRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Gladia.
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At a glance
Green means better than Gladia, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GladiaBaseline | 4.3 | Free | Yes | A European speech API tuned for accents and multilingual audio | |
| Deepgram | 4.5+0.2 | Free | Yes | Trains its own speech models from scratch, built for call centers | vs Gladia |
| Google Cloud Speech-to-Text | 4.3Same | Free | Yes | Google Cloud's speech recognition API converting audio to text across 125+ languages with real-time streaming. | vs Gladia |
 Amberscript | 4.2−0.1 | $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. | vs Gladia |
 SpeechText.AI | 3.6−0.7 | Free | Yes | Transcription with domain-specific vocabulary models, so industry terms and names come back spelled correctly. | vs Gladia |
| AssemblyAI | 4.5+0.2 | Free | Yes | A developer API, not an app, built for accuracy benchmarks | vs Gladia |
 Voicegain | 4.0−0.3 | Free | Yes | Voice AI platform with speech-to-text APIs, voice agents and healthcare call automation that runs on its cloud, a private VPC or fully on-premises. | vs Gladia |
| Dubverse | 4.2−0.1 | $15/mo | Yes | Dubbing built first for India's language diversity | vs Gladia |
 Whisper API | 3.3−1.0 | Free | Yes | Speech-to-text on Whisper Large V3 with speaker detection across 100+ languages - OpenAI-compatible API, 30 free hours, then $0.17/hour. | vs Gladia |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Gladia.
Deepgram
4.5Free
vs Gladia+0.2
Trains its own speech models from scratch, built for call centers.
- Speech recognition models trained from scratch, not fine-tuned Whisper
- Real-time streaming transcription API
- Built for call center and voice agent use cases
Own model training gives more control over accuracy and speed tradeoffs
No consumer app, requires engineering integration
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
4.3Free
vs GladiaSame
Google Cloud's speech recognition API converting audio to text across 125+ languages with real-time streaming.
- Speech recognition across 125+ languages and regional variants
- Real-time streaming transcription alongside batch processing
- Automatic punctuation and speaker diarization
Language and variant coverage exceeds most competing transcription APIs
Per-second billing makes total cost hard to predict without usage forecasting
Amberscript
4.2$19/mo
vs Gladia−0.1
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.
- 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
Machine and human service levels in one account
Prices are listed in euros
SpeechText.AI
3.6Free
vs Gladia−0.7
Transcription with domain-specific vocabulary models, so industry terms and names come back spelled correctly.
- Domain-specific vocabulary and acoustic models
- Audio and video transcription
- Multiple language support
Domain vocabulary fixes errors that cluster on the words that matter most
Accents, overlapping speakers and poor recordings degrade any engine
AssemblyAI
4.5Free
vs Gladia+0.2
A developer API, not an app, built for accuracy benchmarks.
- Usage-based speech-to-text API
- LeMUR framework for LLM analysis on transcripts
- Published accuracy benchmarks against competitors
Strong, independently referenced accuracy benchmarks
No consumer app, requires development work to use
Voicegain
4.0Free
vs Gladia−0.3
Voice AI platform with speech-to-text APIs, voice agents and healthcare call automation that runs on its cloud, a private VPC or fully on-premises.
- Omega, Kappa and Voicegain-Whisper speech recognition models
- Casey voice AI suite for healthcare payer calls
- Clara ambient listening and medical scribe
$50 free credit with no credit card
Aimed at developers and healthcare organizations, not casual users
Dubverse
4.2$15/mo
vs Gladia−0.1
Dubbing built first for India's language diversity.
- Lip-sync adjustment for dubbed video
- Deep coverage of Indian languages
- Self-serve web app plus API access
Unusually strong coverage of Indian languages specifically
Language coverage outside its core strength varies more
Whisper API
3.3Free
vs Gladia−1.0
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Gladia free?
Gladia has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Gladia?
Deepgram is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: AssemblyAI, Google Cloud Speech-to-Text, Dubverse.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gladia?
Among paid plans, Dubverse has the lowest starting price (from $15/mo). If you need it free, start with Deepgram.
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.