Speech to text
Rylo: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Rylo helps people who want to read call conversations display speech as text and have typed replies read aloud. It also transcribes in-person conversations and stores transcripts on the device. A free tier exists. Access and transparency score: 58/100, #9 of 15 in its category.
What is Rylo?
Rylo helps people who want to read call conversations display speech as text and have typed replies read aloud. It also transcribes in-person conversations and stores transcripts on the device.
According to its documentation, Rylo lets you:
- display speech from a call as text
- read a typed reply aloud
- transcribe an in-person conversation
- keep transcripts on the device
- filter unwanted calls
We file it under Speech to text, the category of tools to transcribe audio to text, and it also overlaps with text to speech. The category lists 15 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Nagish Inc., based in United States. The service launched in 2021, which gives it some track record.
Who is it for?
It is for anyone who wants to transcribe audio to text.
Rylo is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you also work from your phone
The best test is a concrete case from your daily work: if the tool does not beat your current method within a week, move on to an alternative.
How much does Rylo cost?
Pricing model: free. Basic use costs nothing.
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in several regions depending on the plan.
Exporting your content: TXT pour les transcriptions de Rylo Sidekick sur Mac. Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Rylo runs on: iPhone and iPad, Android, and macOS.
Interface languages: English.
API availability is not documented.
How we scored it
Our 58/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 15/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 10/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 33/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Rylo against other tools in the speech to text category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rylo | Yes | not published | – | 58 |
| Whisper | Yes | $0.01 pay as you go | Yes | 95 |
| AssemblyAI | Yes | $0.15 pay as you go | Yes | 78 |
| Rev | Yes | $0.25 pay as you go | Yes | 75 |
| Wispr Flow | Yes | $12 per month | Yes | 73 |
| Vibe | Yes | not published | Yes | 68 |
| Deepgram | Yes | $0 pay as you go | Yes | 65 |
| HappyScribe | Yes | £102 per year | Yes | 65 |
Verdict
Rylo is a decent option; compare its price and terms with the category leaders.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Established since 2021
Alternatives
- Whisperfree tier
- AssemblyAIfree tier
- Revfree tier
- Wispr Flowfree tier
- Vibefree tier
- Deepgramfree tier
Categories and jobs
Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Is Rylo free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits.
Where is Rylo data stored?
According to the publisher, in several regions depending on the plan.
Does Rylo have an API?
It is not documented.
What are the alternatives to Rylo?
In the same category: Whisper, AssemblyAI, Rev, and Wispr Flow.
Rylo or Whisper: which one to choose?
Our score is 58/100 for Rylo and 95/100 for Whisper. Try both on the same task before paying.
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