What Amberscript does

Amberscript is a European AI-powered speech-to-text and subtitling SaaS company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with commercial operations in Berlin (Amberscript GmbH) and Amsterdam (Amberscript Global B.V.). The platform converts audio and video files into text and subtitles across 100+ languages and dialects using a hybrid model: an automatic speech recognition engine delivering 90%+ accuracy in minutes, paired with a global network of native-speaking human language experts and internal quality-control officers who produce >99% accuracy outputs for premium and broadcast-grade work. Product surface spans machine-made and human-made transcription, machine-made, human-made, and translated subtitles, an in-platform web editor at app.amberscript.com, a Speech-to-Text API with custom ASR model training, data annotation services for AI model developers, the Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker (ambernotes.eu), and the Amberscript Media end-to-end localization and distribution platform.

Amberscript serves four primary verticals — governments and public sector (EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016/2102 compliance, GDPR-sensitive meeting transcription), universities and education (research interview transcription, lecture accessibility, LMS integrations), media and broadcasting (broadcast-quality SDH subtitles and localization meeting Netflix, Disney+, ZDF, Seven.One standards), and secondarily healthcare and legal. Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve PLG funnel (free 10-minute trial, no payment details, monthly/annual subscriptions, credit packs) targets individuals and SMBs, while enterprise field sales and inside-sales teams handle governments, broadcasters, and large institutions with custom quotes, volume discounts, NDA/DPA, and dedicated project management. Channel partnerships with Opencast, Kaltura, Springcast, OOONA, and Mediatailor extend reach into education, podcasting, and regional broadcast segments.

Monetization combines recurring subscriptions (monthly/annual), credit-based one-time purchases for irregular users, per-minute pricing for human services (with a 5% invoice administrative fee and 5% annual price escalator), enterprise multi-year contracts, and API/custom-model revenue. All data is stored exclusively in Frankfurt-based EU data centers, supporting GDPR and the company's ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and TPN badge credentials. Backed by a $10M Series A from Endeit Capital (November 2021), the company expanded into the UK, acquired German competitor abtipper.de and Dutch competitor uitgetypt.nl in February 2023 to consolidate Benelux/DACH leadership, and was ranked among the SaaS100 Top 20 and Deloitte's fastest-growing Dutch startups in 2023.

Name

Amberscript

Legal name

Amberscript Global B.V.

Website

https://amberscript.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amberscript is a European AI speech-to-text platform offering automatic and human-reviewed transcription and subtitling across 100+ languages. It serves governments, universities, media companies, and enterprises requiring EU data residency, ISO certifications, and broadcast-grade quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Speech-to-Text & Transcription Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Speech Translation & Multilingual Speech Tech (HDAAAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Translation, Language Accessibility & Reading Support Tools (e.g., TTS, Captions, Immersive Reader) (EDAFAOAL), Generative AI & LLM Solutions Services (RAG, Agents, Copilots) (BPAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Speech-to-text software
• Automated transcription services
• Subtitle generation platform
• Media localization solutions
• AI speech recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans (Monthly & Annual): Users purchase monthly or annual subscription plans that include a set number of hours/minutes of automatic transcription/captioning. Monthly plans are charged in advance for a minimum 1-month term; annual plans are charged in advance for a minimum 12-month term. Unused hours do not carry over between billing periods. Additional hours beyond the plan allowance are billed separately at the end of each billing cycle.
2. Credit-Based Purchase (One-Time): Users purchase credits (e.g., 60 minutes of credit) as a one-time payment. Credits are added directly to the account and can be used for machine-made transcription/captioning. Credits expire 12 months from the date of purchase and are non-refundable. Targets users with irregular or one-off transcription needs.
3. Human Transcription & Subtitling (Per-Minute): Human-made transcription and subtitle services are priced per transcribed/subtitled minute. These services are performed by a network of qualified transcribers and subtitlers who correct the AI-generated transcript according to Amberscript's guidelines. A quality-control officer reviews output before delivery. Delivery within 3-5 business days. For volume business customers, NDAs, volume discounts, centralized billing, and dedicated project management are available.
4. Speech-to-Text API & Custom Models: Enterprise API access for integrating speech-to-text into customer technology stacks. Pricing likely includes API call volume or subscription components. Custom ASR model training and tailored models available for enterprise clients requiring domain-specific accuracy.
5. Data Annotation Services: Pre-made or custom audio and text datasets provided by native language experts for customers building their own AI/ML models. Targets AI developers and researchers requiring training data.
6. Amber Notes (AI Meeting Notetaker): AI-powered meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings automatically. Offered as a separate product (ambernotes.eu) with its own separate brand and platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amberscript provides AI-powered speech-to-text software that automatically converts audio and video into text transcripts and subtitles, supplemented by a global network of native-speaking human language experts who deliver reviewed, high-accuracy (>99%) transcription, subtitling, and translation services in 100+ languages. The platform serves both self-serve individuals (via app.amberscript.com with a 10-minute free trial) and enterprise customers (governments, universities, media/broadcasting, healthcare, legal) with tailored offerings, custom ASR models, API access, and dedicated project management.

Product overview

Amberscript is a speech-to-text software platform offering both automatic AI-powered services and human expert services. The core offering includes Machine-made Transcription and Human-made Transcription (transcription products), Machine-made Subtitles, Human-made Subtitles, and Translated Subtitles (subtitle products). Additional products include the Speech-to-text API for developers, Data Annotation services for AI training, and Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker. The Amberscript Media platform provides enterprise-grade end-to-end media localization, accessibility, and distribution services. The platform operates on a freemium model with a 10-minute free trial, subscription plans (monthly/yearly), and per-minute pricing for human services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amber Notes: AI meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings automatically
• Amberscript Media

Products and services

• Machine-made Transcription Automatic AI-powered transcription service that converts audio and video files into text with 90%+ accuracy, delivered in minutes. Users can edit the output in the in-platform web editor. Supports 100+ languages with speaker diarization.
• Human-made Transcription Professional transcription service delivered by native-speaking language experts with 99%+ accuracy guarantee (for good audio quality), reviewed by internal quality-control officers. Standard delivery within 3-5 business days. Priced per transcribed minute.
• Machine-made Subtitles Automatic AI-powered subtitle generation from audio/video with 90%+ accuracy, generated in minutes and editable in the in-platform web editor. Optimized for timing and readability.
• Human-made Subtitles Subtitle service delivered by native-speaking language experts with 99%+ accuracy, optimized for broadcast timing and readability. Delivery within 3-5 business days. Priced per subtitled minute.
• Translated Subtitles Professional subtitle translation service delivered by native-speaking language experts for global content distribution across 100+ languages and dialects.
• Speech-to-Text API Developer API providing programmatic access to Amberscript's automatic speech-to-text capabilities, with options for custom ASR model training and tailored models for enterprise clients requiring domain-specific accuracy.
• Data Annotation Pre-made or custom audio and text datasets created by native language experts to power AI/ML model training. Targets AI developers and researchers needing high-quality training data.
• Amber Notes AI-powered meeting notetaker offered as a separate branded product (ambernotes.eu) that automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.
• Amberscript Media End-to-end media localization, accessibility, and global distribution platform for enterprise clients, featuring localization (subtitles, voice-over, dubbing, document translation), accessibility (CC/SDH subtitles, transcription, audio description), and distribution services. TPN badge holder for content security.
• Amberscript Editor (Web Platform) Online editor platform at app.amberscript.com where users upload audio/video files, automatically generate transcripts and captions, link transcripts to content, edit in real time with speaker labeling, and export in multiple formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automatic transcription reaches 90%+ accuracy in minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• MediatailorminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2024Finnish media has spotlighted Amberscript's partnership with Mediatailor, a Finnish media technology company. The partnership extends Amberscript's reach in the Finnish media market, enabling local broadcasters and media companies to access Amberscript's subtitling and transcription services.
• Acquired Competitors (unnamed)flagshipOthers · 16 February 2023Amberscript acquired two competitors in February 2023, cementing its position as the market leader in the Netherlands and Germany. This strategic acquisition expanded Amberscript's customer base, language expert network, and market share in the DACH and Benelux regions.
• SpringcastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2022Springcast and Amberscript joined hands in December 2022 to help podcast creators easily transcribe their podcasts. The partnership integrates Amberscript's speech-to-text technology into Springcast's podcast hosting platform, enabling automatic transcription directly from the podcast workflow.
• OpencastcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Opencast LMS (Learning Management System) enables educational institutions to seamlessly use Amberscript's transcription services within their existing video lecture and e-learning workflows. Documents the technical integration process and data flow between platforms.
• KalturacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Kaltura's video platform enables automatic transcription and subtitling of educational video content directly within the Kaltura environment. Particularly relevant for universities and e-learning platforms requiring accessible content delivery.
• OOONAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOOONA is the professional subtitle editing platform used by Amberscript's language experts for premium/media subtitle work. Used for complex operations including multi-version recut, offset adjustments, client-specific formatting (Netflix, Disney+, ZDF, Seven.One SDH standards), and EBU STL export. Essential tool for broadcast-quality caption delivery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Descript: Descript is an AI audio/video editing platform built on transcription with editing, overdub, and collaboration features. Overlaps with Amberscript's editor and Amber Notes experiences, particularly for podcasters, content creators, and media production teams.
• Speechmatics: Speechmatics is a UK-based ASR technology provider offering speech-to-text APIs and enterprise models. Adjacent to Amberscript on the underlying technology layer — competes on API-only basis but does not offer human transcription services or the same media/end-to-end workflow.

Direct peers

• Otter.ai: Otter.ai is an AI meeting transcription and note-taking SaaS, directly comparable to Amberscript's Amber Notes product. Both target meeting/lecture transcription with freemium PLG and enterprise tiers, competing for the same corporate and education meeting-transcription wallet.
• Rev.com: Rev is a US-based transcription and captioning platform offering both AI and human-made services with a freelancer network — directly comparable in business model (AI+human hybrid), pricing tiers, and target use cases (transcription, captions, subtitles). It is the largest US competitor in Amberscript's core category.
• Subly: Subly is a European captioning and subtitling tool focused on video accessibility, content creators, and marketing teams. Directly comparable to Amberscript's automatic subtitles product with a similar PLG motion targeting SMB and content creators.
• Trint: Trint is an AI transcription platform with an in-browser editor for journalists and content teams, offering subscription-based transcription SaaS. Overlaps with Amberscript's machine-made transcription, editor experience, and journalist/podcaster customer segment.
• HappyScribe: HappyScribe is a European (Barcelona-based) transcription and subtitling SaaS offering AI and human services with a similar subscription/per-minute pricing model. Directly comparable to Amberscript in product mix, target customer (media, podcasters, researchers), and European GTM footprint.
• Sonix: Sonix is an AI transcription SaaS with automated transcripts, subtitles, and an in-browser editor. Closely comparable to Amberscript's self-serve PLG transcription product, subscription pricing, and multi-language support.
• 3Play Media: 3Play Media is a US-based closed captioning, transcription, and subtitling provider focused on media, education, and government. Directly comparable to Amberscript Media in broadcast captioning, SDH compliance, and enterprise accessibility use cases.
• Verbit: Verbit is an AI-powered transcription and captioning platform combining ASR with human review, heavily focused on legal, education, and media verticals. Comparable to Amberscript in the AI+human hybrid model, enterprise focus, and vertical specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amber_script
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmberscriptGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amberscript

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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