The 2025 State of ASR

Each year, 3Play Media conducts research on the performance of top ASR engines at the task of captioning and transcription. 

Topics include: 

• Explore nuances of error rate measurement
• Compare accuracy across industry use cases and transcription styles
• Enable more informed decision-making when selecting/using ASR engines 

ANALYZED THIS YEAR 

1,067 video files

205 hours of content

1.7 million words

Want a sneak peek at the 2025 results?

Watch our webinar for an in-depth look at the latest findings from the 2025 State of ASR research. This session unpacks the current capabilities of ASR technology, offering a balanced perspective on its strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios.

About 3Play Media

A Full Service Media Accessibility Solution

3Play Media is an integrated media accessibility platform with patented solutions for closed captioning, transcription, live captioning, audio description, and localization. 3Play is a thought leader in video accessibility, and is committed to providing free, educational resources like this one.