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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 500 minutes per month
Free 480 Minutes of Audio Free Per Month
IBM Watson Speech to Text
Star Rating
(17)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 500 minutes per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSpeechmatics
Star Rating
(52)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 480 Minutes of Audio Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Watson Speech to Text has a solid dictation accuracy, but reviewers mention that Speechmatics excels in transcription accuracy, particularly in noisy environments, making it a preferred choice for users needing high precision.
- Reviewers mention that Speechmatics offers superior speaker identification features, allowing for better differentiation between multiple speakers, while users on G2 note that IBM Watson's speaker identification can be less reliable in complex audio scenarios.
- G2 users highlight that Speechmatics provides robust timecode management, which is essential for video production, whereas users report that IBM Watson lacks this feature, making it less suitable for users in media industries.
- Users say that Speechmatics offers seamless integration with existing applications, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to streamline workflows, while reviewers mention that IBM Watson's integration capabilities are more limited and may require additional setup.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Watson Speech to Text has a customizable dictionary feature that allows users to add specific terms, but users report that Speechmatics provides a more user-friendly interface for managing custom vocabulary.
- Users on G2 report that Speechmatics has a more intuitive editing interface, making it easier to collaborate on transcripts, while reviewers say that IBM Watson's editing tools can be cumbersome and less efficient for team collaboration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Watson Speech to Text
Lite
$0
500 minutes per month
The Lite plan gets you started with 500 minutes per month at no cost. When you upgrade to a paid plan, you will get access to Customization capabilities. Lite plan services are deleted after 30 days of inactivity.
Speechmatics
Free
Free
480 Minutes of Audio Free Per Month
Perfect for evaluation, prototyping, and getting hands-on with foundational speech technology.
Unlock access to Speechmatics’ enterprise-grade speech-to-text and Voice AI products at no cost. Designed for developers and technical teams who want to test our API and explore capabilities across 55+ languages. Experience best-in-market accuracy, real-time and batch transcription, and flexible deployment options.
- 55+ languages
- Speech-to-text features
- Free 480 minutes per month
Free Trial
IBM Watson Speech to Text
Free Trial is available
Speechmatics
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
14
9.1
46
Ease of Use
8.7
14
9.4
48
Ease of Setup
8.5
13
9.1
39
Ease of Admin
7.9
8
9.1
22
Quality of Support
8.7
13
9.1
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
7
9.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
14
9.7
45
Features by Category
Voice
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Transcription
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.9
23
Editing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.2
22
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Voice Recognition
8.9
6
9.7
12
8.9
6
9.0
12
8.6
6
9.2
12
8.3
6
8.9
12
Performance Optimization - Voice Recognition
8.9
6
9.0
13
9.2
6
8.8
13
8.6
6
9.4
13
8.6
6
9.1
13
8.6
6
9.3
12
Security & Compliance - Voice Recognition
8.6
6
8.6
13
8.9
6
9.5
13
9.2
6
9.3
12
Advanced AI & Biometric Features - Voice Recognition
8.6
6
8.3
9
8.9
6
9.3
9
8.1
6
8.8
10
8.3
6
8.7
9
Agentic AI - Voice Recognition
9.7
5
8.1
9
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Watson Speech to Text and Speechmatics are categorized as Voice Recognition
Unique Categories
IBM Watson Speech to Text has no unique categories
Speechmatics is categorized as Transcription and AI Agents For Business Operations
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Watson Speech to Text
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Speechmatics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
29.4%
Consulting
5.9%
Utilities
5.9%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Religious Institutions
5.9%
Other
47.1%
Computer Software
21.2%
Broadcast Media
17.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Telecommunications
5.8%
Other
36.5%
Discussions
IBM Watson Speech to Text has no discussions with answers
Speechmatics has no discussions with answers
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