How We Charge for Salad Transcription API
This page explains how our billing process works. Our goal is to ensure clarity and fairness so you understand exactly how charges are calculated for the transcription services you use. With the lowest rates on the market, Salad Transcription API provides cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.Pricing Tiers
We offer volume-based pricing to ensure flexibility and affordability as your usage grows. Pricing is based on total audio hours processed per month:| Model | 0–8,333 hrs/mo | 8,444–16,666 hrs/mo | 16,667–33,333 hrs/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salad Transcription API | $0.20/hr | $0.18/hr | $0.16/hr |
| Transcription API Lite | $0.08/hr | $0.05/hr | $0.03/hr |
- If you anticipate higher volumes or would like to discuss custom pricing, reach out to our team.
💡 Example: If you process 10,000 audio hours in a month using the Salad Transcription API, your per-hour rate will be $0.18.
How We Calculate the Charge
You are charged based on the duration of your audio file, calculated as a fraction of an hour with two decimal places for precision. Here’s how it works:- Convert Audio Duration to Hours Each audio file’s length is measured in seconds and divided by 3,600 to calculate the duration in hours.
- Round to the Nearest Hundredth The resulting duration is rounded to two decimal places for clarity and precision.
- Minimum Billing Unit The smallest unit we charge for is 0.01 hours, equivalent to 36 seconds of audio. This ensures even very short files are fairly billed.
- Risk-Free Billing If a transcription fails for any reason, you will not be charged.
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
Examples of Charges
Here are examples to illustrate how charges are calculated based on rate of 0.08 for the Lite version. Please reach out to the team for volume discounts.-
10 minutes:
10 minutes = 0.1667 hours → rounded to 0.17 hoursCost:0.17 hours × $0.20/hour = $0.034Lite:0.17 hours × $0.08/hour = $0.013 -
5 minutes:
5 minutes = 0.0833 hours → rounded to 0.08 hoursCost:0.08 hours × $0.20/hour = $0.016Lite:0.08 hours × $0.08/hour = $0.006 -
2 minutes:
2 minutes = 0.0333 hours → rounded to 0.03 hoursCost:0.03 hours × $0.20/hour = $0.006Lite:0.03 hours × $0.08/hour = $0.002 -
30 seconds:
30 seconds = 0.0083 hours → rounded to 0.01 hoursCost:0.01 hours × $0.20/hour = $0.002Lite:0.01 hours × $0.08/hour = $0.0008
Why This Model is Used
Our billing process is designed to ensure clarity and value for all our customers:- Transparent: You pay based on duration of your audio files, calculated to two decimal places.
- Accessible: A minimum charge of less than a minute (36 seconds or 0.01 hours) ensures fair pricing for even the shortest files.
- Affordable: Our rates are among the lowest in the market, offering exceptional value without compromising on quality.
- Risk-Free: If a transcription fails for any reason, you will not be charged, ensuring complete fairness in billing.
- Free trial: New users receive up to 10 free audio hours ($1) to explore our services before making a purchase.
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
Get Started Today
- Free Credits for New Users Sign up and receive up to 10 free audio hours ($1) to explore our services.
- Integrate the API: Use our flexible instructions to integrate transcription services into your platform.