Vexa vs Gladia
Head-to-head comparison of two leading transcription tools
Vexa
Open-source, self-hosted meeting-bot & transcription API - real-time speaker-attributed transcripts (open Recall.ai alternative)
Visit Vexa ↗ View Full ProfileGladia
French speech-to-text API with sub-300ms latency and confirmed Swedish support
Basic Swedish Visit Gladia ↗ View Full ProfileFeature Comparison
| Feature | Vexa | Gladia |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Support | None | Basic |
| User Rating ratings come from different platforms — not directly comparable |
N/A | N/A |
| Real-time Transcription | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Diarization | Yes | Yes |
| AI Summaries | Yes | Yes |
| Action Items | No | No |
| Pricing Model | freemium | usage_based |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | API | API |
| Data Hosting | Self-hosted (Docker/K8s/OpenShift) or hosted cloud | Quoted: "100% EU data residency", plus "No training on your audio... verifiable in the DPA" and a Zero Data Retention option. NOTE: no on-premise/self-hosted option exists - if the record claimed one, it was wrong. |
| Company Location | N/A | N/A |
How We Compare
This comparison is based on publicly available information from official product websites, user reviews, and our own research. We evaluate tools across 50+ criteria including features, pricing, integrations, and language support.
Swedish support levels are determined by testing transcription accuracy with Swedish language content and evaluating the availability of Swedish UI and documentation.
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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