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LongScribe

AI transcription software for long prerecorded audio and video

3.6 Audio
3.6 Good 3.6
The free plan recurs every month rather than expiring after a trial The free plan stops at 3 transcriptions and 180 minutes a month
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Oct 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $4.99/mo
Free planYes
CompanyLongScribe
PlatformsWeb
CategoryAudio
Last reviewedSep 2026
UpdatedOct 2026

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Overview

LongScribe is an AI transcription tool built specifically for long-form audio and video, handling multi-hour files and bulk imports from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Vimeo.

It’s powered by OpenAI’s Whisper, meaning the core value comes from workflow features rather than proprietary speech recognition. You’ll get background processing, batch uploads of up to 20 files, and whole-channel YouTube imports that pull transcripts from an entire creator catalogue.

Transcripts export cleanly to TXT, SRT, DOCX, or JSON formats for subtitle work or document editing. The free tier offers a recurring monthly allowance of 3 transcriptions and 180 minutes, while paid tiers scale up for heavy volume users.

Key features

  • Transcribes long recordings from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo and 1,000+ other sources
  • Uploads from your computer or cloud storage, with batch upload of up to 20 files on Premium
  • Imports a whole YouTube channel and lets you pick which videos to transcribe
  • Exports TXT, SRT, DOCX and JSON
  • Runs on OpenAI Whisper, with recordings processed in the background

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Free
$0
  • 3 transcriptions and 180 minutes per month
Premium
$4.99
  • 5,000 minutes per month
Premium Pro
$14.99
  • 20,000 minutes per month

Is LongScribe expensive?

LongScribe starts at $4.99, which is 50% below the Audio median of $10 a month across the 87 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Audio starts at $0.13 and the most expensive at $249.

67% of Audio tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Audio, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • The free plan recurs every month rather than expiring after a trial
  • Channel import turns a back catalogue into transcripts in one pass
  • Four export formats cover subtitles, documents and structured data

Cons

  • The free plan stops at 3 transcriptions and 180 minutes a month
  • Built on Whisper, so accuracy tracks that model rather than anything proprietary
  • Premium's 3-day trial needs a payment method up front

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
LongScribe (this tool)3.6Yes$4.99/moTranscribes long recordings from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo and 1,000+ other sources
Transcriptik3.8Yes$5.99/moTranscription direct from TikTok, Instagram and YouTube links
VidiRelay3.6Yes$9.99/moTranscripts from public TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, Facebook links or uploaded files
Audio To Text Converter3.8YesFreeTranscription across 63 languages and 15 audio formats

Alternatives to LongScribe

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Frequently asked questions

What is LongScribe?
LongScribe is an AI transcription tool built specifically for long-form audio and video, handling multi-hour files and bulk imports from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Vimeo.
Is LongScribe free?
Yes, LongScribe offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $4.99/month.
How much does LongScribe cost?
LongScribe plans: Free $0; Premium $4.99; Premium Pro $14.99.
What are the best LongScribe alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Transcriptik, VidiRelay, and Audio To Text Converter, compared side by side above.

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