Deepgram Setup

$200 free credits for new accounts — high-accuracy transcription.

Deepgram offers high-accuracy transcription with their Nova-3 model. New accounts get $200 in free credits — enough for hundreds of hours of transcription.

Free Tier

• $200 free credits for new accounts.
• No expiration on credits (as long as your account is active).
• No credit card required to sign up.
• At typical pricing, $200 covers hundreds of hours of personal dictation use.

Get Your API Key

1. Go to console.deepgram.com/signup.
2. Create a free account. No credit card needed.
3. Navigate to API Keys and click Create a New API Key.
4. Copy your key.

Set Up in VivaDicta

1. Open VivaDicta and go to Settings.
2. Go to Edit Mode → Transcription.
3. Select Deepgram as the transcription provider.
4. Paste your API key.

Why Deepgram?

• Nova-3 — one of the most accurate transcription models available, especially for English.
• Excellent punctuation and formatting out of the box.
• Supports 36+ languages with high accuracy.
• Fast processing times.
• Features like smart formatting and diarization (speaker detection).

The $200 in free credits lasts a long time for personal dictation use. For the latest pricing details, see Deepgram's pricing page.