Azure AI Speech (Azure Speech in Foundry Tools) alternatives that sign a HIPAA BAA
Azure AI Speech (Azure Speech in Foundry Tools): not confirmed. See the plan-by-plan breakdown.
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We couldn’t confirm from Microsoft’s own pages that it signs a BAA for Azure AI Speech (Azure Speech in Foundry Tools). Ask Microsoft for one in writing, or use a tool below that publishes its BAA terms.
| Tool | BAA | Plans with a BAA |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Transcribe (incl. Transcribe Medical)Amazon Web Services | Some plans only | AWS accounts (Sign up for AWS, advanced) |
| AssemblyAIAssemblyAI | Some plans only | Paid (upgraded) accounts |
| DeepgramDeepgram | Some plans only | Enterprise |
| ElevenLabsElevenLabs | Some plans only | Enterprise |
| Google Cloud Speech-to-TextGoogle Cloud | Signs a BAA | Google Cloud customers (with a Services Agreement) |
Listed tools offer a BAA on at least one plan according to their own published terms. A BAA alone doesn’t make your use HIPAA compliant: you still need the right plan, configuration and policies. Not legal advice.