Amberscript
Dutch transcription and subtitling service pairing machine speed with human review, ISO-certified
Quick Overview
| Company | Amberscript Global B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Voice & Speech |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| EU Presence | EU (Netherlands) |
| Data Location | Europe (vendor states files are stored in Europe) |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, ISO 9001, GDPR |
| Pricing | Machine transcription from €19/month (5 hrs) up to €49/month (25 hrs); pay-as-you-go from €6-€10/hr; human transcription from €1.85/min, subtitles from €4.40/min |
| Replaces | Otter.ai, Rev, Sonix |
Detailed Review
Amberscript adds a category this directory did not have yet: transcription and subtitling rather than voice synthesis, aimed at anyone turning recorded speech into readable text rather than the other way round. Amsterdam-based Amberscript Global B.V. runs both a fast machine-only tier and a human-reviewed tier from the same platform, so a newsroom or a researcher can choose speed at 90% accuracy or the slower, checked version above 99% depending on what the transcript is actually for.
Machine transcription covers more than 90 languages with an online editor for correcting text, labelling speakers and exporting to standard formats, priced from €19 a month for five hours up to €49 for twenty-five, with pay-as-you-go credits from €6 to €10 an hour for one-off jobs.
Human-made transcription starts at €1.85 a minute with a five-day turnaround, and human-reviewed subtitles from €4.40 a minute, with translated subtitles quoted separately — a pricing ladder that lets a customer pay only for the accuracy a project needs.
Amberscript states that files are stored in Europe and holds ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification alongside GDPR compliance, with a second office in Berlin next to its Amsterdam headquarters. There is no free trial: every tier is paid from the first hour, which is a harder entry point than Gladia's free credits or Speechmatics' free tier, though the lowest monthly plan is inexpensive enough to test on a real project without much commitment.
What Amberscript does well
- Both machine (90% accuracy) and human-reviewed (99%+) transcription
- 90+ languages, online editor for speaker labels and exports
- ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified, files stored in Europe
- Transparent published pricing on every tier
- Second office in Berlin alongside Amsterdam HQ
Where Amberscript falls short
- No free trial — every tier is paid from hour one
- Human transcription turnaround runs up to five days
- Translated subtitles are quoted separately, not published
- Founding year not stated on the vendor's own pages
Standout feature. Machine transcription at 90% accuracy or human review above 99%, priced and switchable by the hour rather than bundled together.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Both machine (90% accuracy) and human-reviewed (99%+) transcription
- 90+ languages, online editor for speaker labels and exports
- ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified, files stored in Europe
- Transparent published pricing on every tier
- Second office in Berlin alongside Amsterdam HQ
Cons
- No free trial — every tier is paid from hour one
- Human transcription turnaround runs up to five days
- Translated subtitles are quoted separately, not published
- Founding year not stated on the vendor's own pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amberscript?
Amberscript adds a category this directory did not have yet: transcription and subtitling rather than voice synthesis, aimed at anyone turning recorded speech into readable text rather than the other way round. Amsterdam-based Amberscript Global B.V. runs both a fast machine-only tier and a human-reviewed tier from the same platform, so a newsroom or a researcher can choose speed at 90% accuracy or the slower, checked version above 99% depending on what the transcript is actually for.
Where is Amberscript based?
Amberscript operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands, which places it under EU (Netherlands). Compliance: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, GDPR.
What does Amberscript cost?
Machine transcription from €19/month (5 hrs) up to €49/month (25 hrs); pay-as-you-go from €6-€10/hr; human transcription from €1.85/min, subtitles from €4.40/min.
Who is Amberscript best for?
Teams needing transcription and subtitles with European hosting. Machine transcription at 90% accuracy or human review above 99%, priced and switchable by the hour rather than bundled together.
What are the drawbacks of Amberscript?
No free trial — every tier is paid from hour one. Human transcription turnaround runs up to five days. Translated subtitles are quoted separately, not published. Founding year not stated on the vendor's own pages.
Is Amberscript a good alternative to Otter.ai?
Amberscript is built as a European alternative to Otter.ai: Dutch transcription and subtitling service pairing machine speed with human review, ISO-certified. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Amberscript compare to other AI Voice & Speech tools?
Amberscript is one of several European AI Voice & Speech tools we cover. It is most often compared with Otter.ai, Rev, Sonix.