In 2025, Whisper by OpenAI and AssemblyAI are leading speech-to-text APIs, each excelling in distinct areas. Whisper is renowned for its multilingual capabilities and robustness in noisy environments, making it ideal for global businesses and media applications that require handling diverse accents and translations. It is accessible on the Eden AI platform and is cost-efficient due to its open-source nature. Conversely, AssemblyAI focuses on providing enterprise-grade accuracy for English transcription and includes advanced analytics features like sentiment analysis and speaker diarization, catering to enterprises and call centers that require detailed conversational insights. Both platforms offer pay-as-you-go pricing and can be accessed via Eden AI, which allows users to test and compare these models, optimizing their workflows and integrating the latest AI advancements without managing multiple API connections.