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Speech-to-Text

Transcription tools that convert recorded or live speech into searchable, editable written text.

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Speech-to-Text

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ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an AI audio platform for text-to-speech, speech-to-text, voice cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music, and conversational voice agents.

AI Voice AgentsAudioFree credits; paid creator and business plans

Descript

Descript edits podcasts and videos through their transcripts, with recording, captions, Studio Sound, filler-word removal, AI speech, clips, translation, and an agentic co-editor.

AudioProductivityFree; Hobbyist from $24/month

AssemblyAI

Audio intelligence APIs for transcription, streaming speech, speaker labeling, and voice-agent applications.

Deepgram

Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice-agent APIs for applications that process or generate spoken audio.

AI Voice AgentsAudioUsage-based; plans vary by API

MacWhisper

Transcribe audio and video on a Mac, export subtitles, and use a one-time Pro license for advanced workflows.

AudioSpeech-to-TextFree basic version; Pro €64 one-time license

SpeechPulse

SpeechPulse provides offline desktop dictation, transcription, translation and subtitle creation through a 30-day trial and one-time Windows or macOS licenses.

AI DictationAudio30-day trial; $99 per OS; $159 bundle