Fast, low-cost speech-to-text for developers. Upload files, poll jobs, or receive results by webhook with the same API.
New accounts get 60 free minutes.
Every endpoint is designed for production. Direct responses for short files, async jobs for everything else, and webhooks so you never miss a result.
Under 10 seconds of audio returns in 1-4 seconds. Files under 10 minutes complete within 25 seconds. Optimized for minimal latency at every tier.
Automatic language detection or specify any of 100+ ISO 639-1 codes. From Afrikaans to Zulu, Cantonese to Yoruba — we have you covered.
Audio files deleted immediately after transcription. Results auto-expire after 7 days. Instant deletion available via API. Your data stays yours.
First-class Node.js, Python, and Cloudflare Workers SDKs. Auto-reload balances, polling, batching — all handled so you focus on building.
Receive completed transcripts at your server with signed webhooks. Poll for status when you need it. Signature verification keeps delivery secure.
$0.15 per hour of audio. No hidden fees. Auto-reload keeps your balance topped up. 60 minutes free when you save a card. Pay as you go.
The SDK handles upload strategy, polling, and auto-reload so you write less code.
import { TranscribeAPI } from "@transcribe-api/sdk";
const client = new TranscribeAPI({
apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
autoReload: { amount: 10, ifBalanceBelow: 20 },
polling: { interval: 10, timeout: 15 * 60 },
showLogs: true,
});
const result = await client.transcribe({
files: [
{ reference_id: "meeting_1", file: "meeting.mp3" },
],
language: "en",
exclude: ["metadata"],
});
// Transcript returned — autoReload checked balance
console.log(result);Single-file latency as low as:
Estimate your monthly usage below.
New accounts get 60 minutes free. Save a card to prevent abuse — no automatic charge.
Omit the language
and we handle detection automatically.