Try for free
PRODUCT
CVAT CommunityCVAT OnlineCVAT Enterprise
SERVICES
Labeling ServicesAudio Annotation Services
COMPANY
AboutCareersContact usLinkedinYoutube
PRICING
CVAT OnlineCVAT Enterprise
RESOURCES
All ResourcesBlogDocsCase StudiesChangelogAcademyFeature HighlightsPlaybooksTutorials
COMMUNITY
DiscordGitHub

Audio and Speech Labeling Services by Industry Practitioners

Hand off high-volume audio transcription and speech labeling to trained teams. We run the workflow, quality control, and delivery so you get datasets ready for real-word AI.
300+ annotators in 12 time zones
10+ years building data annotation software
In-house platform, tailored to your workflow
Quality-first labeling culture
Trusted by over 1,000,000 AI practitioners
Quality annotations for every audio task
We support a wide range of speech and audio labeling tasks across single-speaker, multi-speaker, and non-speech recordings, delivering reliable annotations tailored to your AI model’s needs.

Audio-to-Text Transcription

We transcribe speech recordings into structured text labels.
Multi-language transcription
Multi-speaker transcription with speaker-separated tracks
Transcriptions for separate letters, words or whole phrases

Audio Segmentation

We split recordings into timestamped regions of interest so labels map to exact time intervals.
Voice activity detection (VAD) style segmentation
(speech vs non-speech)
Speaker turn segmentation for diarization
Sound event segmentation (SED) for non-speech audio events

Audio Classification
and Attributes

We assign categorical labels to speaker tracks or segments based on your labeling schema.
Single-label or multi-label tagging
Speaker or segment attributes such as age, gender, accent, emotion
Custom categorical labels defined by your taxonomy
Industries and applications
From speech recognition datasets and call analytics to voice-enabled devices and accessibility workflows, we help teams turn raw audio into high-quality labeled data for real-world AI solutions.

Conversational AI
& Voice Assistants

Speech transcription for ASR training, plus speaker separation and optional attributes.

Contact Centers &
Customer Support

Transcription and segmentation for long calls, with speaker-level labeling and metadata.

Communication
& Conferencing
Platforms

Captions, transcripts, and speaker separation datasets for meeting search and accessibility features.

Consumer
Devices & IoT

Voice-enabled product datasets that need transcription, segmentation, and consistent labels.

Automotive
& Mobility

In-cabin speech data labeling for noisy environments and multi-speaker scenarios.

Media &
Accessibility

Subtitles and searchable audio archives with time-aligned transcripts.

Healthcare Voice
Workflows

Speech datasets for dictation and clinical audio, with security-first handling where required.

Marine Acoustics
& Bioacoustics

Audio event segmentation and classification for underwater monitoring. 

Didn’t find your
use case?

Contact us to discuss your project.
Contact us

Our Process

Step 1

Free Pilot Project

Submit a small sample of your audio data for a free proof of concept. We label it using an agreed scope and guidelines, so you can review quality, turnaround time, and deliverables before committing.
Step 2

Proposal and Delivery Plan

We prepare a detailed proposal based on the confirmed scope. It includes pricing, delivery schedule, batch structure, and the exact output formats you will receive.
Step 3

Production Labeling

Our annotation team labels your full dataset at scale, following the approved guidelines. You get regular updates and staged deliveries based on the agreed cadence.
Step 4

Quality Assurance

We run manual and automated quality checks to verify consistency and accuracy against the agreed criteria. You receive clear QA reporting with each delivery stage.
Step 5

Dataset Delivery

We deliver the complete labeled dataset in the agreed format, along with a QA summary and final project notes for handoff to your ML team.
Secure & compliant
data labeling
We take data protection seriously, from legal safeguards to technical controls.

Privacy You
Can Rely On

All projects are governed by strict NDAs, and we follow GDPR and CCPA principles for data handling.

Secure Data
Storage

CVAT supports integration with your own cloud storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud), so your data never has to leave your environment.

Controlled
Access

Each labeling project has its own isolated workspace with role-based access available to you and your annotation team.
Flexible engagement options for any dataset stage
From one-off annotation tasks to long-term projects with evolving datasets — we adapt to your workflow, not the other way around.

Estimation Models

We offer multiple calculation model depending on your project type and scale:
Per audio minute
Custom
Complete Dataset
Dataset in Progress
When it fits
You have a complete dataset ready for labeling
Your dataset isn't complete yet, but you want to start right away
Payment structure
Pay after labeling is complete
Pay upfront, spend later as batches are labeled
Minimum budget
$5,000, volume discounts available
$5,000, volume discounts available
Get a quote

Get in Touch
with

Our Experts

Get a quote
Analyze your current project pipeline
Identify data labeling needs and automation opportunities
Calculate potential savings on outsourcing labeling work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum amount of data you can label?
We don’t have a strict minimum in terms of data volume. Instead, we approach each project based on its complexity, annotation type, and quality requirements.

For example, labeling 100 images with one object per frame using bounding boxes might take just a few hours. But 100 images with 10+ objects per frame, labeled with polygons or instance masks, would be significantly more time-consuming and costly. Because of this variability, we scope projects individually and provide a tailored quote after reviewing your dataset and requirements.

That said, our minimum project budget starts at $5,000. This helps ensure we can allocate the right experts, maintain quality control, and deliver results that meet our standards. If you're unsure whether your project fits, feel free to reach out — we're happy to review your data and advise.
How fast can you deliver annotated data?
Our typical turnaround time for contracted projects is approximately 1 month, though we always strive to deliver results faster when possible.
Can you handle large-scale annotation projects?
Absolutely. We maintain a team of 300+ qualified annotators that we can scale up or down based on your volume requirements. We can also adjust our resources to match your data collection and training workflow and provide continuous annotation support through our subscription service model.
Who will be labeling my data?
Your data will be handled by our in-house team of annotation specialists. Each team member has undergone comprehensive training and has experience with dozens of annotation projects, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
How do I start a data annotation project with you?
Getting started is simple. Fill out our contact form to discuss your project requirements and timeline.
What data labeling types do you support?
We provide comprehensive annotation services for images and video, including classification, object detection, segmentation, keypoint annotation, tracking, and action recognition. Our team adapts to your specific project requirements and data formats.
Can I order a pilot project?
Yes, we encourage pilot projects. During the project evaluation stage, we offer a free proof of concept that allows us to assess your data and requirements, define the budget, demonstrate our annotation quality, and introduce you to the CVAT platform where we perform the labeling work.