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Transform your audio and video content with PlainScribe's suite of AI-powered services. From transcription to translation, we help you unlock the value in your media files.

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The Complete AI Transcription Platform

PlainScribe is an all-in-one AI transcription platform that converts audio and video files into accurate text, translations, subtitles, and summaries. With support for 47 languages and 17+ audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, and more, PlainScribe handles virtually any media file you need transcribed. The platform delivers 99% transcription accuracy using state-of-the-art AI speech recognition models, with automatic speaker detection and timestamping.

Unlike most transcription services that require monthly subscriptions, PlainScribe uses a straightforward pay-as-you-go pricing model at just $4 per audio hour. That means a 60-minute recording costs only $4 to transcribe — significantly less than competitors like Rev ($15.00 for 60 minutes) or Sonix ($6.00 for 60 minutes). New users get 15 minutes of free transcription credit with no credit card required.

PlainScribe is the only major transcription platform that bundles six distinct services — transcription, translation, subtitles, summarization, text-to-speech, and video transcription — under a single account with unified pay-as-you-go pricing. Whether you are a journalist transcribing interviews, a researcher analyzing focus groups, a content creator adding subtitles to YouTube videos, or a business team documenting meetings, PlainScribe provides the tools you need without locking you into a subscription.

Key Facts

Why Teams Choose PlainScribe

“PlainScribe is the only major transcription platform offering all six services — transcription, translation, subtitles, summarization, text-to-speech, and video transcription — under a single pay-as-you-go pricing model at $4 per audio hour with no subscription required.”

— PlainScribe Service Overview

“A 60-minute audio file costs just $4 with PlainScribe, compared to $15.00 with Rev AI or $6.00 with Sonix, while delivering 99% accuracy across 47 languages.”

— PlainScribe Pricing Comparison
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What transcription services does PlainScribe offer?

PlainScribe offers AI-powered audio transcription, video transcription, AI translation to English from supported languages, subtitle and caption generation (SRT/VTT), AI summarization, text-to-speech conversion, and private desktop transcription for sensitive files. All services are available on a pay-as-you-go basis with no subscription required.

How much does PlainScribe transcription cost?

PlainScribe charges $4 per audio hour, with no monthly subscription or hidden fees. A 60-minute audio file costs just $4. New users receive 15 minutes of free transcription credit to try the service. This pay-as-you-go pricing is significantly less expensive than competitors like Rev ($0.25/min) or Sonix ($0.10/min).

What languages does PlainScribe support?

PlainScribe supports 47 languages for transcription and English translation, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and many more. Each language is supported with 99% accuracy using advanced AI speech recognition models.

Do I need a subscription to use PlainScribe?

No, PlainScribe does not require a subscription. It uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model where you only pay for what you use at $4 per audio hour. There are no monthly fees, no annual contracts, and no minimum commitments. You can start with 15 minutes of free transcription credit without entering a credit card.

What audio and video formats are supported?

PlainScribe supports 17+ audio and video formats. Audio formats include MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA, AAC, and AIFF. Video formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, WMV, FLV, and more. The web uploader accepts files up to 200MB. For larger recordings, extract the audio or split the source file before uploading.

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