DeepScript
German pay-per-use transcription on Hetzner servers, no subscription needed
Quick Overview
| Company | Aliru GmbH (brand DeepScript) |
|---|---|
| Category | Speech-to-Text APIs |
| Headquarters | Mannheim, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Hetzner servers in Nuremberg, Germany, stated by DeepScript |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | 99+ languages, auto language detection, speaker diarization, custom vocabulary, DACH dialect recognition, TXT, SRT, VTT and JSON export, REST API, webhooks, MCP endpoint |
| Pricing | Pay per use: Standard $0.20 per hour, Premium (Topaz) $0.30 per hour, Premium (Jade) $0.32 per hour; Pro $22.00 per month; 3 free transcriptions |
| Best For | German-speaking teams that want hosted transcription in Germany with a simple per-hour price and an API |
| Replaces | Deepgram, AssemblyAI |
Detailed Review
DeepScript is a brand of Aliru GmbH, registered at the Amtsgericht Mannheim under HRB 739079, with its address at Julius-Hatry-Strasse 1 in Mannheim. The site names Julian Kissel as managing director.
The service is built for transcription of meetings, interviews and calls. Its pricing page includes REST API access and webhook notifications in its feature comparison.
How much does DeepScript cost?
DeepScript is pure pay-per-use, with a topped-up balance and no monthly fee. The pricing page shows $0.20 per hour for Standard, $0.30 for Premium (Topaz) and $0.32 for Premium (Jade), which also tags audio events such as laughter.
An optional Pro plan costs $22.00 a month. It keeps transcriptions permanently, unlocks unlimited API and MCP access and takes 10% off paid transcriptions.
Where does DeepScript store audio?
DeepScript says all data stays on its own servers at Hetzner in Germany, with no US cloud provider and no AI training on recordings. Transcriptions are auto-deleted after 30 days unless Pro is active.
The trust page also lists TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 for backups and a processing agreement with four annexes. The home page says the company is ISO 27001, 9001 and 14001 certified, which we did not verify against a certificate.
DeepScript as a European alternative to Deepgram
DeepScript offers a German entity, German hosting and a flat per-hour price. Deepgram is stronger for real-time voice agents, because the DeepScript feature list we read shows batch features and no streaming API.
Teams that need live streaming from a French vendor can look at Gladia.
Limitations to Consider
The English pricing page shows dollar prices with a EUR and USD toggle, so check the euro amount at purchase. The feature comparison lists no real-time streaming. Without Pro, transcriptions are deleted after 30 days. The ISO certificates are stated on the home page and available on request.
Who Should Use DeepScript
German and DACH teams that transcribe recorded audio, want data in Germany and prefer a metered price without subscriptions.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- German GmbH with commercial register number published
- Servers at Hetzner in Germany, no US cloud
- Simple per-hour pricing from $0.20
- REST API, webhooks and MCP endpoint
- DACH dialect recognition listed
Cons
- No real-time streaming in the feature list we read
- Prices shown in USD by default
- Transcripts deleted after 30 days without Pro
- No self-hosted edition mentioned
Alternatives to DeepScript
Other European speech-to-text apis worth comparing before you decide:
See all European speech-to-text apis or compare them directly against Deepgram on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. DeepScript is a brand of Aliru GmbH in Mannheim and runs on Hetzner servers in Germany. It is a batch transcription service with a REST API, not a full voice agent platform.
Standard costs $0.20 per hour, Premium (Topaz) $0.30 and Premium (Jade) $0.32, pay per use. The Pro plan is $22.00 a month and takes 10% off.
Yes. The pricing page lists REST API access and webhook notifications, and Pro adds unlimited API and MCP access.