AssemblyAI review
Speech AI models via a simple API
4.7
Paid— usersCommunity Trusted
64
ToolHund Score
Solid
Verified
Our verdict
AssemblyAI ships Universal-2 speech-to-text and LeMUR (LLM over audio) — transcripts, chapters, sentiment, redaction and Q&A over calls or media.
ToolHund Score: 64/100 · Best for: Developers who want transcription plus summarization, topic detection and PII redaction in one API.
Strengths
- Universal-2 STT
- Strong fit for developers who want transcription plus summarization, topic detection and pii redaction in one api.
- Transparent, published pricing
Weaknesses
- Advanced features may require a higher tier
- Output quality varies with prompt skill
- Limited offline use — internet required
Pricing
Free credits · From $0.12/hr transcription
Positive once you replace 1+ hour of manual work per week
Features
- Universal-2 STT
- LeMUR audio Q&A
- PII redaction
- Speaker diarization