Gladia API pricing
European audio-infrastructure challenger wrapping Whisper-grade accuracy with all features (diarization, translation, code-switching) included at every tier.
Free tier or trialBilled per hour (usage-based)·Verified Jun 27, 2026
Free tier
10 hrs/mo
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (10 hrs/month) | Up to 10 hours of transcription per month free; access to core features to evaluate the API. |
| Starter (Pay-as-you-go) | $0.61/hr async, $0.75/hr real-time | 30 concurrent real-time / 25 concurrent async requests; language detection, diarization, 100+ languages, GDPR/HIPAA/SOC 2 Type 2. |
| Growth (Commitment) | from $0.20/hr async, $0.25/hr real-time | Everything in Starter plus volume-based discounts (up to ~67% off Starter), flexible concurrency, model-training opt-out. |
| Enterprise | Custom (annual) | Unlimited concurrency, custom/dedicated models, custom hosting, zero data retention, SLAs, dedicated Slack + account manager, premium support. |
What to watch for on the bill
- Real-time tuning rough edges, e.g. a 5-second minimum endpointing window that makes live dictation feel slow
- Enterprise/high-volume pricing requires a custom quote and is less transparent than the self-serve tiers
The pricing page, as we saw it
Source: https://www.gladia.io/pricing. Prices change. Confirm on the vendor page before you commit.
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