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EchoFoxMost similar to Transcribbit in what it does, its category and its price.
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SpeechmaticsHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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Video Transcriber AIFrom $4/mo, against from $14.99/mo for Transcribbit.
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AI PhoneRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for Transcribbit.
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At a glance
Green means better than Transcribbit, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TranscribbitBaseline | 3.9 | $14.99/mo | Yes | Forward a WhatsApp voice note to a bot, get text back, audio deleted in a minute. | |
| EchoFox | 3.9Same | Not listed | No | Forward a WhatsApp voice note and get back a transcript and summary. | vs Transcribbit |
 WhisperBot | 3.3−0.6 | $8.95/mo$6.04 less | No | WhatsApp bot that transcribes voice messages with OpenAI's Whisper and erases the content after sending, from EUR8.95 a month. | vs Transcribbit |
| AI Phone | 3.8−0.1 | Free | Yes | Real-time call translation across 150+ languages, including on WhatsApp. | vs Transcribbit |
| Video Transcriber AI | 3.2−0.7 | $4/mo$10.99 less | Yes | Free transcription with no sign-up, and no named operator behind it. | vs Transcribbit |
| Speechmatics | 3.9Same | $0.13/mo$14.86 less | Yes | Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required. | vs Transcribbit |
 Transcript.LOL | 3.8−0.1 | Free | Yes | Unlimited audio and video transcription with summaries and topic extraction | vs Transcribbit |
 Voice Cleaner | 3.8−0.1 | Free | Yes | One-click background noise, breath and echo removal across 20+ formats - two selectable AI models, auto-deleted within 24 hours. | vs Transcribbit |
 Transcriptik | 3.8−0.1 | $5.99/mo$9 less | Yes | Paste a TikTok, Instagram or YouTube link and get the transcript, in 99-plus languages. | vs Transcribbit |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Transcribbit.
EchoFox
3.9Not listed
vs TranscribbitSame
Forward a WhatsApp voice note and get back a transcript and summary.
- WhatsApp voice note transcription
- Summary as well as full transcript
- More than 90 languages
Runs inside WhatsApp instead of a separate app
Voice notes are sent to a third party to be processed
WhisperBot
3.3$8.95/mo
vs Transcribbit$6.04 less−0.6
WhatsApp bot that transcribes voice messages with OpenAI's Whisper and erases the content after sending, from EUR8.95 a month.
- Voice-message transcription over WhatsApp with no separate app
- Runs on OpenAI's Whisper technology
- Support for more than 57 languages, per the site
Works inside WhatsApp, with nothing else to install
A single developer behind the service, with a 2022 footer copyright
AI Phone
3.8Free
vs Transcribbit−0.1
Real-time call translation across 150+ languages, including on WhatsApp.
- Real-time translation during live phone and video calls
- More than 150 languages and accents supported
- Works with existing apps including WhatsApp
Enables conversations that otherwise could not happen
Accuracy varies by language pair and call audio quality
Video Transcriber AI
3.2$4/mo
vs Transcribbit$10.99 less−0.7
Free transcription with no sign-up, and no named operator behind it.
- Video and audio transcription up to 5GB per file
- YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Zoom recordings
- Speaker recognition
No sign-up for a genuine one-off transcription job
99.9% accuracy exceeds what professional human transcription achieves
Speechmatics
3.9$0.13/mo
vs Transcribbit$14.86 lessSame
Enterprise speech API platform for speech-to-text and voice agents in 55+ languages, with $100 in free usage and no card required.
- Speech-to-text in 55+ languages and dialects
- Low-latency mode built for real-time voice agents
- English text-to-speech for voice-agent responses
A meaningful free credit to test the API before paying
Enterprise pricing is not public and needs a sales conversation
Transcript.LOL
3.8Free
vs Transcribbit−0.1
Unlimited audio and video transcription with summaries and topic extraction.
- Unlimited transcription on paid plans
- Audio and video file support
- Summaries and topic extraction per recording
Uncapped volume removes the rationing that metered pricing causes
Accuracy drops with crosstalk and strong accents
Voice Cleaner
3.8Free
vs Transcribbit−0.1
One-click background noise, breath and echo removal across 20+ formats - two selectable AI models, auto-deleted within 24 hours.
- One-click background noise, breath and echo removal
- Two selectable AI models (V1, V2 Alpha)
- Content-type presets: podcast, studio, voiceover, meeting
No manual audio-engineering knowledge required
Automatic cleanup can occasionally thin out natural vocal texture
Transcriptik
3.8$5.99/mo
vs Transcribbit$9 less−0.1
Paste a TikTok, Instagram or YouTube link and get the transcript, in 99-plus languages.
- Transcription direct from TikTok, Instagram and YouTube links
- MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, AAC, MOV and WEBM uploads
- 99-plus languages with automatic detection
Takes the URL directly, removing the download-and-upload step
Free tier is three transcriptions a month at five minutes
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Transcribbit free?
Transcribbit has a free plan, and paid plans start from $14.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Transcribbit?
Speechmatics is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: AI Phone, Transcript.LOL, Voice Cleaner.
What is the cheapest alternative to Transcribbit?
Among paid plans, Speechmatics has the lowest starting price (from $0.13/mo). If you need it free, start with Speechmatics.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.