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Azure Speech-to-Text

byMicrosoft
in Speech-to-Text Solutions (Transitioning to AI Application Development Platforms)
4.0

Overview

Product Information on Azure Speech-to-Text

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Azure Speech-to-Text?

Azure Speech-to-Text is a software that offers automatic speech recognition capabilities for converting spoken language into written text. It supports multiple languages and dialects and is designed to handle real-time and batch transcription scenarios. The software features customizable models that can adapt to specific industry vocabulary and can filter out background noise for improved accuracy. It integrates with other Azure services for streamlined deployment and provides transcription services for recordings, live streams, and voice commands. Azure Speech-to-Text solves business problems related to accessibility, productivity, and data analysis by enabling organizations to automate the conversion of audio content into analyzable text, supporting tasks such as documentation, compliance monitoring, and communication automation.

Azure Speech-to-Text Pricing

Azure Speech-to-Text software uses a consumption-based pricing model where users are charged based on the number of hours of audio processed. Pricing varies depending on factors such as the selected recognition features, audio format, and region. Additional charges may apply for premium models and customization features. The software does not require long-term contracts and offers pay-as-you-go options.

Overall experience with Azure Speech-to-Text

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
<50M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Navigating Azure Set-Up for Quality Voice API Calls”

4.0
Dec 30, 2024
The azure voices were much better than competitor voices at the time. The only issue was needing to go through an entire Azure setup to get it working when compared to other competitors.
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Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Azure Speech-to-Text Likes & Dislikes

Like

Quaility of the voices and the pricing was hard to beat.

Dislike

Needing a full azure account to make a few API calls.

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    Navigating Azure Set-Up for Quality Voice API Calls

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    Dec 30, 2024
    The azure voices were much better than competitor voices at the time. The only issue was needing to go through an entire Azure setup to get it working when compared to other competitors.
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