Salad Transcription API

Salad Transcription API

SaladCloud provides a distributed GPU cloud platform offering affordable compute, storage, and deployment solutions tailored for AI and data-intensive workloads.

About Salad Transcription API

SaladCloud delivers cutting-edge distributed GPU cloud services, including scalable compute, storage, and deployment options. Leveraging a network of consumer GPUs, it accelerates tasks like image synthesis, voice AI, computer vision, data gathering, batch processing, and molecular simulations. Designed to democratize access to high-performance cloud computing, SaladCloud offers cost-effective alternatives to traditional providers, particularly for AI transcription and GPU-heavy applications.

How to Use

Deploy containerized applications on SaladCloud’s distributed network using tools like the Salad Container Engine or Virtual Kubelets. The platform supports deployment via GitHub, SDKs, and APIs. Use the pricing calculator to estimate costs based on GPU type, vCPU count, memory, and priority level for your workload.

Features

AI transcription API for accurate speech-to-text conversion
Distributed file storage (coming soon)
GPU cloud computing for high-performance workloads
Gateway service for seamless integration
Managed database solutions (coming soon)
Virtual Kubelet support for flexible deployment
Object storage options (coming soon)
Container engine for easy application management

Use Cases

Data collection with extensive IP coverage for high-quality data gathering
Batch processing of large-scale jobs with minimal costs
Computer vision projects reducing cloud costs by over 50%
Molecular dynamics simulations scaled across thousands of low-cost GPUs
Image generation at a lower cost per image
Speech-to-text AI with high accuracy and affordability
Voice AI applications achieving up to 80% savings in costs

Best For

Molecular dynamics researchersVoice AI developersData collection specialistsData scientistsSaaS entrepreneursTranscription service providersResearch teamsComputer vision engineers

Pros

Accurate AI transcription API with high reliability.
No contracts, pre-pay, or long-term commitments.
Access a vast network of consumer GPUs for scalability.
Flexible deployment options tailored to needs.
Customizable instances for GPU, CPU, and memory specifications.
Cost-effective alternative to traditional cloud providers.

Cons

Batch priority levels may introduce longer wait times.
Performance varies due to reliance on consumer GPUs.
Some features, like distributed storage, are still in development.
Potential security considerations with distributed infrastructure, though mitigated.

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your needs. All plans include 24/7 support and regular updates.

RTX 5090

$0.294 per hour (Batch)

32GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $214.60/month

Most Popular

RTX 5080

$0.219 per hour (Batch)

16GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $159.80/month

RTX 4090

$0.204 per hour (Batch)

24GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $148.90/month

RTX 3090 Ti

$0.154 per hour (Batch)

24GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $112.40/month

RTX 3090

$0.124 per hour (Batch)

24GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $90.52/month

RTX 4080

$0.154 per hour (Batch)

16GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $112.40/month

RTX 4070 Ti

$0.124 per hour (Batch)

12GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $90.52/month

RTX 3080 Ti

$0.124 per hour (Batch)

12GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $90.52/month

RTX 3060

$0.084 per hour (Batch)

12GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $61.31/month

RTX 3080

$0.114 per hour (Batch)

10GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $83.22/month

RTX 3070 TI

$0.094 per hour (Batch)

8GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $68.62/month

RTX 3070

$0.094 per hour (Batch)

8GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $68.62/month

RTX 3060 Ti

$0.064 per hour (Batch)

8GB VRAM, 8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $46.72/month

General Purpose Instance

$0.005 per hour

1GB Memory, 1 vCPU suitable for basic workloads

General Purpose Instance

$0.006 per hour

2GB Memory, 1 vCPU, approximately $4.38/month

General Purpose Instance

$0.010 per hour

2GB Memory, 2 vCPUs, approximately $7.30/month

General Purpose Instance

$0.012 per hour

4GB Memory, 2 vCPUs, approximately $8.76/month

General Purpose Instance

$0.024 per hour

8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $17.52/month

General Purpose Instance

$0.048 per hour

16GB Memory, 8 vCPUs, approximately $35.04/month

General Purpose Instance

$0.080 per hour

16GB Memory, 16 vCPUs, approximately $58.4/month

CPU-Optimized Instance

$0.006 per hour

2GB Memory, 1 vCPU, approximately $4.38/month

CPU-Optimized Instance

$0.012 per hour

4GB Memory, 2 vCPUs, approximately $8.76/month

CPU-Optimized Instance

$0.024 per hour

8GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $17.52/month

CPU-Optimized Instance

$0.048 per hour

16GB Memory, 8 vCPUs, approximately $35.04/month

Memory-Optimized Instance

$0.012 per hour

8GB Memory, 1 vCPU, approximately $8.76/month

Memory-Optimized Instance

$0.024 per hour

16GB Memory, 2 vCPUs, approximately $17.52/month

Memory-Optimized Instance

$0.036 per hour

24GB Memory, 3 vCPUs, approximately $26.28/month

Memory-Optimized Instance

$0.048 per hour

32GB Memory, 4 vCPUs, approximately $35.04/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Salad Transcription API

How can I migrate from another API provider to SaladCloud?
Switching is straightforward and cost-effective. After a one-time setup, you’ll enjoy significant savings and a high return on investment from the first year.
Why does SaladCloud offer the lowest transcription prices?
We leverage a distributed network of consumer GPUs, reducing costs compared to hyperscaler high-end GPUs. This allows us to deliver affordable, high-quality transcription services at scale.
Is it possible to self-host the Salad transcription API?
Yes, you can deploy the API on-premises or within your own cloud environment. Contact our team for detailed guidance.
How does SaladCloud ensure high transcription accuracy?
We combine open-source AI models with audio enhancement, speech recognition, and large language models, supported by a knowledge base for vocabulary and context adaptation.
Can SaladCloud handle complex transcription tasks like speaker diarization and accent recognition?
Yes, our service includes speaker diarization and accent adaptation during pre-processing, ensuring high-quality results regardless of complexity.
What security measures does SaladCloud implement?
Our infrastructure employs end-to-end encryption, isolated processing environments, and strict access controls, ensuring data confidentiality and compliance.
Are there charges for cold start or hardware initialization?
No, you only pay for active usage. Cold boot and setup times are free of charge.
Do you offer discounts for high-volume usage?
Yes, volume discounts are available for deploying over 50 GPU instances. Contact us for a custom quote.
Is there a free trial available?
We offer a 5-hour free transcription trial with the Salad Transcription API upon account creation. No free trial for the container engine.
How does SaladCloud keep prices lower than competitors?
We utilize unused compute resources from gamers and esports venues worldwide, creating a marketplace that drives costs down for everyone.