AssemblyAI recurring startup credits
Voice and audio startups, including bootstrapped teams, can apply for 12 months of recurring credits and discounted startup pricing.
Verified 19 Oct 2026
Who can get this
Does not require incorporation
Does not require funding
Does not require a partner referral
Build a product with speech or audio at its core.
Be in production or launching within six months; submit company, stage, and product details.
- Available in
- Worldwide
- Company stage
- Bootstrapped, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Early-stage voice/audio product teams from bootstrapped through Series A, already in production or launching within six months. Partner-backed teams may be fast-tracked; approval required.
How to redeem
- 1
Apply to the startup program
Complete the official form with your work email and startup details.
Open provider page - 2
Confirm your credit schedule
After approval, confirm your recurring credit amount, supported products, and discounted pricing before incurring usage.
Worth knowing
- The public program page does not specify the recurring credit amount or reset interval; confirm both in your acceptance terms.
- Credits cover core voice AI infrastructure such as speech-to-text, streaming, and dictation. Startup pricing discounts do not apply to LLM Gateway.
- Discounted startup pricing continues after credits are exhausted and standard pricing phases in. Exact rates and transition timing are confirmed privately.
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