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.


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:

  1. 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.

  2. Round to the Nearest Hundredth The resulting duration is rounded to two decimal places for clarity and precision.

  3. 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.

  4. Risk-Free Billing If a transcription fails for any reason, you will not be charged.


Examples of Charges

Here are examples to illustrate how charges are calculated based on rate of $0.10 per audio hour. Please reach out to the team for volume discounts.

  • 10 minutes: 10 minutes = 0.1667 hours → rounded to 0.17 hours Cost: 0.17 hours × $0.10/hour = $0.017

  • 5 minutes: 5 minutes = 0.0833 hours → rounded to 0.08 hours Cost: 0.08 hours × $0.10/hour = $0.008

  • 2 minutes: 2 minutes = 0.0333 hours → rounded to 0.03 hours Cost: 0.03 hours × $0.10/hour = $0.003

  • 30 seconds: 30 seconds = 0.0083 hours → rounded to 0.01 hours Cost: 0.01 hours × $0.10/hour = $0.001


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 5 free audio hours to explore our services before making a purchase.

Get Started Today

  • Free Credits for New Users Sign up and receive 5 free audio hours to explore our services.
  • Integrate the API: Use our flexible instructions to integrate transcription services into your platform.

Salad Transcription API provides a clear, transparent, and reliable billing process that makes high-quality transcription services accessible to everyone at the most competitive prices.