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TranscribeThisMost similar to Transkriptor in what it does, its category and its price.
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AssemblyAIHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5. Transkriptor has none.
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Video Transcriber AIFrom $4/mo, against from $9.99/mo for Transkriptor.
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Circleback.aiRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Transkriptor.
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At a glance
Green means better than Transkriptor, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TranskriptorBaseline | 4.0 | $9.99/mo | No | AI transcription that converts audio and video into text across more than 100 languages | |
| TranscribeThis | 4.1+0.1 | $19.99/mo$10 more | YesTranskriptor has none | 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. | vs Transkriptor |
| Circleback.ai | 4.2+0.2 | $20.83/mo$10.84 more | YesTranskriptor has none | AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically. | vs Transkriptor |
| Video Transcriber AI | 3.2−0.8 | $4/mo$5.99 less | YesTranskriptor has none | Free transcription with no sign-up, and no named operator behind it. | vs Transkriptor |
 Amberscript | 4.2+0.2 | $19/mo$9.01 more | 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 Transkriptor |
| AssemblyAI | 4.5+0.5 | Free | YesTranskriptor has none | A developer API, not an app, built for accuracy benchmarks | vs Transkriptor |
 Whisper API | 3.3−0.7 | Free | YesTranskriptor has none | Speech-to-text on Whisper Large V3 with speaker detection across 100+ languages - OpenAI-compatible API, 30 free hours, then $0.17/hour. | vs Transkriptor |
 Speechlogger | 3.5−0.5 | Free | YesTranskriptor has none | Real-time speech-to-text web service from WellSource that adds live captions and translation to meetings and events, with speaker identification, free during its alpha. | vs Transkriptor |
 Audio To Text Converter | 3.8−0.2 | Free | YesTranskriptor has none | Free transcription across 63 languages and 15 audio formats, with auto-generated summaries and mind maps alongside the transcript. | vs Transkriptor |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Transkriptor.
TranscribeThis
4.1$19.99/mo
vs Transkriptor$10 more+0.1Free plan
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.
- Speaker labels and word-level timestamps on every transcript
- AI summaries, action items and chapter breaks generated automatically
- Export to DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT or straight to Notion
A genuinely free-forever tier, not a time-limited trial
Upload-first design; not built for live, real-time transcription
Circleback.ai
4.2$20.83/mo
vs Transkriptor$10.84 more+0.2Free plan
AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically.
- Automatic recording and transcription across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Slack huddles
- AI-generated meeting notes, summaries, and action items
- Draft follow-up email generation after each meeting
Founding team has direct relevant experience (Stripe LLM integration, Tableau analytics)
Team-tier pricing ($25/user/month) scales up cost fast for larger organizations
Video Transcriber AI
3.2$4/mo
vs Transkriptor$5.99 less−0.8Free plan
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
Amberscript
4.2$19/mo
vs Transkriptor$9.01 more+0.2
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
AssemblyAI
4.5Free
vs Transkriptor+0.5Free plan
A developer API, not an app, built for accuracy benchmarks.
- Usage-based speech-to-text API
- LeMUR framework for LLM analysis on transcripts
- Published accuracy benchmarks against competitors
Strong, independently referenced accuracy benchmarks
No consumer app, requires development work to use
Whisper API
3.3Free
vs Transkriptor−0.7Free plan
Speech-to-text on Whisper Large V3 with speaker detection across 100+ languages - OpenAI-compatible API, 30 free hours, then $0.17/hour.
- Built on Whisper Large V3, a current top-tier speech recognition model
- Multi-speaker detection and labeling
- 100+ language support with English translation
Named, current underlying model rather than a vague "AI-powered" claim
Developer-oriented API access requires some technical setup for full use
Speechlogger
3.5Free
vs Transkriptor−0.5Free plan
Real-time speech-to-text web service from WellSource that adds live captions and translation to meetings and events, with speaker identification, free during its alpha.
- Real-time speech-to-text transcription
- Live caption broadcast to meeting participants
- Real-time machine translation
Free during the alpha release
Alpha release, so features and availability may change
Audio To Text Converter
3.8Free
vs Transkriptor−0.2Free plan
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Transkriptor free?
Transkriptor does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $9.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Transkriptor?
AssemblyAI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Circleback.ai, TranscribeThis, Audio To Text Converter.
What is the cheapest alternative to Transkriptor?
Among paid plans, Video Transcriber AI has the lowest starting price (from $4/mo). If you need it free, start with AssemblyAI.
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.