Speech recognition API from Cambridge for realtime and batch, 55+ languages, speaker diarization, cloud or self-hosted.

PolyAI AI features and pricing (October 2026)
British provider of enterprise AI voice agents that handle calls with its own dialog model, billed per minute.
Pricing: Usage-based
According to the pricing page, ongoing use is priced per minute, including performance improvements, maintenance and 24/7 support; amounts by quote only. As of September 2026.
What is PolyAI?
PolyAI is a UK company that builds AI voice agents for enterprise customer service, handling phone calls with its own dialog model and offering a no-code studio and a developer kit.
PolyAI provides voice agents that answer calls, resolve requests and hand over to staff, plus analytics and compliance guardrails. Agents are built in Agent Studio without code or with the Agent Development Kit. PolyAI Ltd. is based in the UK, hosts on AWS and names customers such as PG&E, UniCredit and Quicken on its website.
PolyAI AI features and use cases
- Handles phone callsVoice agents answer customer calls in natural conversation, resolve common requests and pass complex cases to staff. Contact centers keep queues short around the clock.
- Authenticates callers by conversationPolyAI verifies callers through natural conversation instead of voice biometrics. Customers pass security checks without separate steps.
- Lets teams build agentsNon-technical teams build and change agents in the no-code Agent Studio, while developers use the Agent Development Kit. Changes do not have to wait for a vendor project.
- Monitors conversationsAnalytics show conversations in real time with reporting on outcomes. Service leaders see where callers get stuck.
What sets PolyAI apart
- Uses its own dialog model trained on enterprise conversations, according to the vendor.
- Priced per minute of use, with maintenance, improvements and 24/7 support included.
Where PolyAI is strongest
PolyAI is PolyAI Ltd., based in the UK, and aligns its security practices with guidelines of the UK National Cyber Security Centre.
Questions to ask before you buy PolyAI
The security page mentions DPAs with documented sub-processors but names no hosting region, so request these documents before contracting, especially for EU callers. Per-minute pricing means costs follow call volume. UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 apply to UK operations.
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Questions about PolyAI
How is PolyAI priced?
Ongoing use is priced per minute and includes performance improvements, maintenance and 24/7 support. Amounts are shared after a demo.
Which certifications does PolyAI hold?
The security page names ISO 27001 certification, and the website refers to SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR and PCI DSS compliance.
Can non-developers build agents?
Yes. Agent Studio is a no-code builder for non-technical teams, and developers can use the Agent Development Kit.
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