Amazon Transcribe
Turn speech into text
A speech-to-text service: converts audio to text in batch or real-time streaming; supports speaker identification, custom vocabulary, PII redaction, and Call Analytics for call centers.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
- In examsCLF · SAA
Think of it asLike a stenographer listening and writing down every word in a meeting.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
You need subtitles, call transcripts, or meeting notes from audio.
✗ Avoid it when
You need to read text aloud → Polly; medical conversations → HealthScribe.
Common uses
- Generate video subtitles
- Call center call analytics
- Take meeting minutes
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Charged per second of audio transcribed (with a minimum per request); Call Analytics and Medical are priced separately.
