Pepys
6.6#14 in podcast transcription softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtension
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Speechmatics
7.9#2 in podcast transcription softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Pepys | Speechmatics |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Pepys integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Zoom, Telegram, Chrome, ChatGPT and Claude, and exposes a direct API and MCP server. | Official integration documentation lists LiveKit, Pipecat, Vapi and Zapier. |
| Languages | Pepys supports transcription in 99 or more languages with automatic language detection. | The service advertises speech recognition in more than 55 languages, including mixed-language conversations. |
Pepys plans
- Forever FreeFree
- Pay as you go$0.85, paid once
Speechmatics plans
- FreeFree
- Text to Speech$0.01 a month
- Melia 1$0.12 a month
- Oak 1 Medical$0.15 a month
- Standard$0.23 a month
- Enhanced$0.38 a month
Pick Pepys if…
Pepys may suit creators, podcasters, journalists, researchers, students, educators, teams, and professionals who need searchable transcripts. It also lists coaches, consultants, and people who work in bursts among its intended users.
Pick Speechmatics if…
Speechmatics suits developers and organisations building transcription, voice-agent, or speech-synthesis workflows. Its listed use cases span healthcare, legal transcription, contact centers, live captions, and meetings.