Microsoft's comprehensive speech service offering text-to-speech, speech-to-text, translation, and speaker recognition.
| Type | REST/WEBSOCKET |
| Authentication | API Key / Azure AD |
| Rate Limits | 20 concurrent requests default, adjustable |
$0
usage-based
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