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Audio To Text ConverterMost similar to TranscribeThis in what it does, its category and its price.
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TranscriptikHas a free plan, rated 3.8 out of 5.
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VoiserFrom $4/mo, against from $19.99/mo for TranscribeThis.
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Happy ScribeRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for TranscribeThis.
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At a glance
Green means better than TranscribeThis, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TranscribeThisBaseline | 4.1 | $19.99/mo | Yes | AI audio and video transcription tool with speaker labels, summaries and subtitle export, free forever for short files and from $19.99 a month for unlimited use. | |
| Audio To Text Converter | 3.8−0.3 | Free | Yes | Free transcription across 63 languages and 15 audio formats, with auto-generated summaries and mind maps alongside the transcript. | vs TranscribeThis |
| Transcriptik | 3.8−0.3 | $5.99/mo$14 less | Yes | Paste a TikTok, Instagram or YouTube link and get the transcript, in 99-plus languages. | vs TranscribeThis |
 Amberscript | 4.2+0.1 | $19/mo$0.99 less | No | Transcription and subtitling service from the Netherlands with machine-made speech-to-text in 90+ languages, human-reviewed transcripts and subtitles, a speech-to-text API and the Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker. | vs TranscribeThis |
 Transkriptor | 4.0−0.1 | $9.99/mo$10 less | No | AI transcription that converts audio and video into text across more than 100 languages | vs TranscribeThis |
 LongScribe | 3.6−0.5 | $4.99/mo$15 less | Yes | AI transcription software for long prerecorded audio and video | vs TranscribeThis |
 Voscribe | 3.7−0.4 | Not listed | No | 95%+ accurate transcription in roughly 1 minute per 15 minutes of audio, with a synced audio-transcript editor and one-click SRT subtitle export. | vs TranscribeThis |
| Happy Scribe | 4.3+0.2 | $17/mo$2.99 less | No | AI transcription with real human editors on standby | vs TranscribeThis |
| Voiser | 3.5−0.6 | $4/mo$15.99 less | Yes | Turkish AI voice platform for text to speech, transcription, dubbing, voice cloning and video, with plans from $4 a month. | vs TranscribeThis |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches TranscribeThis.
Audio To Text Converter
3.8Free
vs TranscribeThis−0.3
Free transcription across 63 languages and 15 audio formats, with auto-generated summaries and mind maps alongside the transcript.
- Transcription across 63 languages and 15 audio formats
- Six export formats including SRT/VTT for captioning
- Auto-generated summaries, key points and mind maps
Generates a summary and mind map, not just a raw transcript
Free-tier length and monthly-minute limits weren't specified on the page checked
Transcriptik
3.8$5.99/mo
vs TranscribeThis$14 less−0.3
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
Amberscript
4.2$19/mo
vs TranscribeThis$0.99 less+0.1
Transcription and subtitling service from the Netherlands with machine-made speech-to-text in 90+ languages, human-reviewed transcripts and subtitles, a speech-to-text API and the Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker.
- Machine-made transcription and subtitles in 90+ languages
- Human-reviewed transcripts and subtitles at a stated 99 percent accuracy
- Amber Notes AI meeting notetaker with summaries
Machine and human service levels in one account
Prices are listed in euros
Transkriptor
4.0$9.99/mo
vs TranscribeThis$10 less−0.1
AI transcription that converts audio and video into text across more than 100 languages.
- AI transcription across 100+ languages with speaker identification
- Direct integration with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet for meeting capture
- AI-generated meeting summaries and extracted action items
Wide platform coverage means recordings can be captured from almost any device or meeting tool
No perpetual free plan, only a limited trial before the paid tier is required
LongScribe
3.6$4.99/mo
vs TranscribeThis$15 less−0.5
AI transcription software for long prerecorded audio and video.
- 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
The free plan recurs every month rather than expiring after a trial
The free plan stops at 3 transcriptions and 180 minutes a month
Voscribe
3.7Not listed
vs TranscribeThis−0.4
95%+ accurate transcription in roughly 1 minute per 15 minutes of audio, with a synced audio-transcript editor and one-click SRT subtitle export.
- 95%+ accurate AI transcription
- ~1 minute processing per 15 minutes of audio
- Synced audio-transcript editor for fast corrections
Synced editor makes correcting errors fast, not a tedious scrub-and-search process
Real accuracy varies below the 95% headline figure with noise, accents or overlapping speakers
Happy Scribe
4.3$17/mo
vs TranscribeThis$2.99 less+0.2
AI transcription with real human editors on standby.
- AI transcription with optional professional human review
- Broadcast-standard subtitle export formats
- Human translation services alongside AI transcription
Human review option available for high-accuracy requirements
No free tier to test before paying
Voiser
3.5$4/mo
vs TranscribeThis$15.99 less−0.6
Turkish AI voice platform for text to speech, transcription, dubbing, voice cloning and video, with plans from $4 a month.
- Text to speech in 75+ languages with 1000+ voices, per the older site
- Speech to text in 71 languages with timestamps and keyword detection
- Voice cloning on the Pro and Enterprise plans
Low entry prices
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FAQ
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Is TranscribeThis free?
TranscribeThis has a free plan, and paid plans start from $19.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to TranscribeThis?
Audio To Text Converter is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.8 out of 5). Other free options: Transcriptik, LongScribe, Voiser.
What is the cheapest alternative to TranscribeThis?
Among paid plans, Voiser has the lowest starting price (from $4/mo). If you need it free, start with Audio To Text Converter.
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.