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Pricing Comparison (2026)
| Service | Price/min | Speed | Diarization | Real-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whisper API | $0.006 | Slow | No (+extra) | No |
| Deepgram | $0.0043 | 20s/hr | Yes | Yes |
| AssemblyAI | $0.0025 | Fast | +$0.02/hr | Yes |
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- One-time batch processing
- Self-hosting option (free)
- Privacy-sensitive (local)
- Best: Podcasts, offline processing