AssemblyAI
Audio & Speech Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limit$50 free credit, never expires; requests pause (not charged) when balance reaches zero.
Documentation: www.assemblyai.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
AssemblyAI converts audio and video into text with extras like speaker detection, summaries, and sentiment analysis. New accounts get $50 in free credits that never expire, and your access simply pauses when the balance hits zero. No surprise charges. It's a favorite for podcasts, meetings, and call analysis.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: $50 free credit, never expires; requests pause (not charged) when balance reaches zero.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: business
Setup
- Sign up at assemblyai.com. $50 credit is added automatically.
- Copy your API key from the dashboard.
- Upload audio or pass a public audio URL to /v2/transcript.
- Poll the transcript endpoint until status is completed, then read the text.
Example
POST https://api.assemblyai.com/v2/transcriptUse cases
- Transcribing podcasts and videos
- Meeting notes and summaries
- Analyzing customer calls