Skribby
Developer-first meeting bot API that sends bots to Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. Pay-per-use pricing starting at $0.35/hr with 30 transcription model options.
Quick take
Skribby is the cheapest managed meeting bot API on the market. The price advantage over Recall.ai is real but smaller than the headline rate implies: roughly 10% on a matched configuration, not 30%. The transcription model flexibility is a genuine differentiator. The trade-offs are equally real: fewer platforms, no compliance certifications, early-stage company risk, and no independent validation. For cost-sensitive projects that only need Zoom, Meet, and Teams, Skribby deserves a look. For anything requiring enterprise reliability or broader platform coverage, Recall.ai remains the default choice.
Skribby scorecard
How we gradeCheapest managed bot API but early-stage with no compliance.
Overview
Skribby is a meeting bot API that competes on price. At $0.35 per hour for the bot plus transcription costs ranging from $0.04 to $1.01 per hour depending on the model, the total runs $0.39 to $1.36/hr. Async models with diarization span $0.45 to $1.31 before video, so once the $0.05 video add-on is included only the four cheapest diarized models undercut Recall.ai's $0.65/hr and the rest cost more. The $0.35 base covers audio only: video adds $0.05/hr and a year of storage adds another $0.05/hr. There are no monthly fees, no platform fees, and no contracts. You sign up, get 5 free hours, and start deploying bots. The API covers Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- +Cheapest managed option on list recording pricing ($0.45 matched vs $0.50)
- +No monthly fees, no contracts, no minimums
- +30 transcription model choices (Recall.ai offers 7 providers plus BYOK)
- +One year of storage for +$0.05/hr
- +BYOK option to use your own API keys
- +~20 second bot join time
- +Real-time WebSocket transcription
- +Simple self-serve onboarding
Limitations
- –3 platforms only (no Webex, Slack Huddles, or GoTo)
- –Early-stage company with no external funding
- –No independent reviews (no G2, Capterra, or TrustPilot presence)
- –No interactive agents or desktop SDK
- –No enterprise compliance certifications (SOC 2, HIPAA)
- –Smaller team, less battle-tested at scale
Pricing
Base bot rate: $0.35/hr, covering the bot, raw audio, real-time webhooks and one week of storage. Video adds $0.05/hr, the real-time bundle adds $0.05/hr (waived on real-time models), and extending storage to one year adds $0.05/hr. Transcription is separate and varies by model across 30 options. Cheapest: Groq Whisper Large v3 Turbo at roughly $0.04/hr ($0.39 total). Mid-range: AssemblyAI Universal at $0.20/hr ($0.55 total). Most expensive: Google Cloud Chirp 3 Realtime at $1.01/hr ($1.36 total). Async models with diarization span $0.45 (xAI, Soniox v5 Async) to $1.31 (Google Cloud Chirp 3) before the video add-on. BYOK option available to use your own transcription API keys at cost. 5 free hours on signup. No monthly fees, no contracts, no minimums.
Who it's for
Early-stage startups and indie developers building meeting-powered features on Zoom, Meet, or Teams. Teams where cost sensitivity matters more than platform coverage or enterprise compliance. Developers who want transcription model flexibility. Not for enterprises that need SOC 2/HIPAA compliance, Webex support, or proven scale.
Verdict
C+ · 66/100Skribby is the cheapest managed meeting bot API on the market. The price advantage over Recall.ai is real but smaller than the headline rate implies: roughly 10% on a matched configuration, not 30%. The transcription model flexibility is a genuine differentiator. The trade-offs are equally real: fewer platforms, no compliance certifications, early-stage company risk, and no independent validation. For cost-sensitive projects that only need Zoom, Meet, and Teams, Skribby deserves a look. For anything requiring enterprise reliability or broader platform coverage, Recall.ai remains the default choice.
Key features
- Meeting bot API (Zoom, Meet, Teams)
- 30 transcription models (Whisper, Deepgram, AssemblyAI, Soniox, Speechmatics, Rev AI, ElevenLabs, Gladia, Mistral, OpenAI, xAI, AWS, Google)
- BYOK transcription (bring your own API key)
- Real-time transcription via WebSocket
- Speaker diarization with name matching
- Bot auto-retry with IP rotation (up to 3 attempts)
- TypeScript SDK + REST API
- 1 week recording storage included (1 year for +$0.05/hr)
- Upload and re-transcribe existing recordings
- 30+ languages supported
Frequently asked questions
How does Skribby pricing compare to Recall.ai?
Skribby's base rate is $0.35/hr vs Recall.ai's $0.50/hr for recording, but the two are not like for like: Skribby's base is audio only, while Recall.ai includes video and real-time. Matched on features, Skribby is $0.45/hr. With transcription, Skribby ranges from $0.39-$1.36/hr depending on the model chosen, with async diarized models spanning $0.45-$1.31 before video, against Recall.ai at $0.65/hr with built-in transcription. Which one is cheaper all-in depends on the transcription model: Skribby wins with its cheaper models and loses with its premium ones. Recall.ai counters with a startup rate of $0.25/hr on the first 10,000 hours. Neither charges a monthly fee.
What transcription models does Skribby support?
Skribby lists 30 models from Whisper, Deepgram, AssemblyAI, Soniox, Speechmatics, Rev AI, ElevenLabs, Gladia, Mistral, OpenAI, xAI, AWS and Google. You can also bring your own API key (BYOK) to use any supported provider at your own negotiated rate.
Does Skribby support real-time transcription?
Yes. Skribby offers real-time transcription via WebSocket across a dozen streaming models, from Soniox v5 Realtime at $0.52/hr to Google Chirp 3 Realtime at $1.36/hr, both inclusive of the $0.35 base. You receive transcription events as they happen during the meeting.
Does Skribby work with Webex or Slack?
No. Skribby supports Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams only. For Webex, Slack Huddles, or GoTo Meeting support, consider Recall.ai which covers all six platforms.
Is Skribby SOC 2 or HIPAA compliant?
No. Skribby does not currently hold SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or other enterprise compliance certifications. If your use case requires these, Recall.ai offers SOC 2, HIPAA with BAA, and ISO 27001 compliance.
How fast does the Skribby bot join a meeting?
Approximately 20 seconds on average. The bot includes auto-retry logic with IP rotation (up to 3 attempts) if the initial join is blocked.
