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VoscribeMost similar to Trint in what it does, its category and its price.
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DescriptHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5. Trint has none.
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TranskriptorFrom $9.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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SonixRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Trint.
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At a glance
Green means better than Trint, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TrintBaseline | 4.1 | Not listed | No | Transcription with a collaborative editor that takes teams from first word to first draft. | |
| 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 Trint |
| Descript | 4.4+0.3 | $12/mo | YesTrint has none | Edit audio and video by editing a text transcript | vs Trint |
 Happy Scribe | 4.3+0.2 | $17/mo | No | AI transcription with real human editors on standby | vs Trint |
| Sonix | 4.4+0.3 | $10/mo | No | Transcript-editing built specifically for video subtitling | vs Trint |
 Amberscript | 4.2+0.1 | $19/mo | 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 Trint |
 Ermine.ai | 3.4−0.7 | Free | YesTrint has none | Record and transcribe audio entirely on your own device - nothing is ever sent to a server. Open source, and completely free. | vs Trint |
 TranscribeThis | 4.1Same | $19.99/mo | YesTrint 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 Trint |
| Transkriptor | 4.0−0.1 | $9.99/mo | No | AI transcription that converts audio and video into text across more than 100 languages | vs Trint |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Trint.
Voscribe
3.7Not listed
vs Trint−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
Descript
4.4$12/mo
vs Trint+0.3Free plan
Edit audio and video by editing a text transcript.
- Text-based editing that cuts audio and video together
- Overdub voice cloning for corrections
- Studio Sound noise removal
Transcript-based editing is dramatically faster for dialogue-heavy content
Less suited to music or non-dialogue audio editing
Happy Scribe
4.3$17/mo
vs Trint+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
Sonix
4.4$10/mo
vs Trint+0.3
Transcript-editing built specifically for video subtitling.
- Text-based transcript editing
- Broad multi-language transcription and translation
- Broadcast-standard subtitle export formats
Strong multi-language transcription and translation support
No free tier to test before paying
Amberscript
4.2$19/mo
vs Trint+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
Ermine.ai
3.4Free
vs Trint−0.7Free plan
Record and transcribe audio entirely on your own device - nothing is ever sent to a server. Open source, and completely free.
- 100% local audio recording and transcription - no server upload
- Genuine on-device AI transcription model
- Model caching for faster repeat use
Real privacy guarantee - recordings never leave the device
English transcription only
TranscribeThis
4.1$19.99/mo
vs TrintSameFree 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
Transkriptor
4.0$9.99/mo
vs Trint−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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Trint free?
Trint does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Trint?
Descript is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: TranscribeThis, Ermine.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to Trint?
Among paid plans, Transkriptor has the lowest starting price (from $9.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Descript.
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.