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description: "Sonix vs Speecho: both are pay-as-you-go, but Speecho is about $0.83–$1.25/hour versus Sonix’s ~$10/hour, with built-in text-to-speech."
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Sonix vs Speecho

# Sonix vs Speecho - same pay-as-you-go idea, a fraction of the price.

Sonix is a capable pay-as-you-go transcription platform - so here the question isn’t subscriptions, it’s price. Sonix runs about $10 an hour; Speecho is roughly $0.83–$1.25 an hour, and the same balance covers text-to-speech.

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Updated October 2026

The math

✕ Sonix pay-as-you-go is about **$10 per hour** of audio.

✓ Speecho is **$0.83–$1.25 per hour** - roughly a tenth of the price for the same job.

Ten hours of audio is about $8–$12 on Speecho, versus roughly $100 on Sonix pay-as-you-go.

## Speecho vs Sonix at a glance

| | Speecho | Sonix |
| - | - | - |
| Effective price | About $0.83–$1.25 per hour of audio | Pay-as-you-go around $10/hour |
| Billing model | Pay-as-you-go top-ups from $5, no subscription needed | Pay-as-you-go (rolls over) or a subscription |
| Built-in text-to-speech | Yes - AI voices in three quality tiers | No - transcription only |
| Languages | 99 languages in, translation into 18 | Broad language support |
| Outputs | Transcript, subtitles, AI summary, translation, chapters | Transcript, subtitles, translation, editor tools |
| Free to try | 15 free minutes on email confirmation, no card | Free trial (account required) |

Prices move - Sonix’s pay-as-you-go rate was about $10/hour as of October 2026; check [sonix.ai/pricing](https://sonix.ai/pricing) for current numbers. Speecho’s $0.83–$1.25/hour comes straight from its top-up tiers.

## Which one should you pick?

**Stay on Sonix if** you rely on its in-browser editor, team collaboration, or enterprise integrations, and its per-hour rate is justified by those workflows.

**Switch to Speecho if** you want the same pay-as-you-go convenience at a fraction of the price, 99 languages, and built-in text-to-speech.

## What you get with Speecho

- **Roughly a tenth of the per-hour price** for AI transcription.
- **15 free minutes** to start, no card needed.
- **Transcript, subtitles, AI summary and translation** from one upload.
- **Built-in text-to-speech** in the same balance - something Sonix doesn’t offer.

Want the longer read? See [how accurate AI transcription really is](https://speecho.app/blog/how-accurate-is-ai-transcription/).

## Sonix vs Speecho - FAQ

Not covered here? [Ask us](https://speecho.app/contact/), we usually reply within a business day.

**Is Speecho cheaper than Sonix?**

Yes - considerably. Sonix’s pay-as-you-go rate is about $10 per hour, while Speecho works out to roughly $0.83–$1.25 per hour. Both let unused credits carry over; the difference is the rate. Check sonix.ai/pricing for current numbers.

**Do Sonix and Speecho both offer pay-as-you-go?**

Yes - this is one case where “no subscription” isn’t the differentiator. Sonix offers pay-as-you-go with rollover, and so does Speecho. Speecho competes on the much lower effective price and built-in text-to-speech.

**Can I try Speecho free?**

Yes. Create a free account and you get 15 free minutes when you confirm your email - no card required.

**Can Speecho do text-to-speech?**

Yes - the same balance covers text-to-speech with natural AI voices in three quality tiers, which Sonix doesn’t offer.

**How accurate is Speecho vs Sonix?**

Both use modern AI and land in the 90–97% range on clean audio. Speecho adds speaker identification for multi-voice recordings.

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