Transcribee— Review, Pricing, Alternatives

Transcribee offers a usage-based pricing model with no monthly fees. Educational users pay €1 per hour of transcribed audio, with a lower rate of $0.5/hour for lower quality transcripts. Regular users are charged €5 per hour for transcribed audio, with a $2.5/hour option for lower quality transcripts. Universities, enterprises, and non-profits may have custom pricing or support options available.

Transcribee provides 3 free hours of transcribed audio each month for both educational and regular users. Beyond the free tier, charges apply based on usage and audio quality.

Transcribee is 100% open-source software, allowing users to set up their own instances, which can enhance control over data privacy. While specific GDPR compliance details are not explicitly stated on the pricing page, the open-source nature suggests a focus on user control. The platform also offers a 'Host it yourself' option for users who wish to manage their own instance.

Transcribee is available on iOS and Android for mobile use. The platform is designed to be accessible, and while a dedicated desktop application isn't mentioned, its web-based nature likely allows for access through a browser on any device.

Transcribe.audio is a notable alternative offering a free tier with 90 minutes of transcription per month. Their paid plans include a Basic plan at $9.99/month for 1,200 minutes and a Premium plan at $19.99/month for unlimited transcriptions, with annual savings available for both.

Transcribee is available as an application for iOS and Android devices, which can be downloaded from their respective app stores. As it is also open-source, users have the option to set up their own instance, which may involve a different installation process depending on the chosen hosting method.