AssemblyAI Playground

by AssemblyAI

In-browser playground for AssemblyAI's Universal speech model.

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TL;DR

Best for developers evaluating AssemblyAI accuracy before integrating the API. Pricing: free (signed-in) / API billed.

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Pricing
free (signed-in) / API billed
Platforms
Web

What it is

AssemblyAI Playground is the official in-browser try-before-you-buy tool for the Universal speech model. Upload an audio file or paste a URL, configure features (diarization, sentiment, summarization), and see the JSON output side-by-side.

Best for: Developers evaluating AssemblyAI accuracy before integrating the API.
Watch out for: Audio uploaded for evaluation; API billing applies once exceeding free credits.

Install / use

Go to AssemblyAI Playground www.assemblyai.com

Features

Speaker diarizationYes
Word-level timestampsYes
Streaming / real-timeYes
Languages supported99
HIPAA eligibleNo

AssemblyAI Playground vs Whipscribe

FeatureAssemblyAI PlaygroundWhipscribe
CategoryProductsTranscription APIs
PricingNot verified$4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup
Speaker diarizationNot verifiedYes
Word timestampsNot verifiedYes
StreamingNot verifiedNo
Languages9999
PlatformsWebWeb, API, MCP

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