PlainScribe
Overview
PlainScribe converts MP3, MP4, WAV, and M4A files into punctuated transcripts with speaker identification. It detects language, translates 47 languages to English, produces AI‑summaries, and exports to TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, JSON, or subtitles.
From the official site
Transcribe & translate audio/video in 47 languages, up to 99% accurate. No subscription — top up prepaid credits only when you need them. 30 free minutes, no card.
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Key points from the official site
- Audio Transcription
- Video Transcription
- Translation
- Summarization
- Private Transcription
- YouTube Transcript
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Official FAQ
- How much does PlainScribe cost?
- PlainScribe is pay-as-you-go at $4 per audio hour, $0.067 per minute. You top up a credit balance with any whole-dollar amount from $10 upward - there are no fixed packs, and one credit transcribes one hour of audio. Top-ups of $50 or more earn bonus credits, up to 15% at $250. Paid credits expire one year after purchase. There is no subscription and no per-seat fee. New users get 30 free minutes
- What is the best transcription tool without a subscription?
- PlainScribe is a subscription-free transcription tool built on pure pay-as-you-go pricing — $4 per audio hour, topped up in any amount from $10. Paid credits expire one year after purchase. There are no monthly fees and no per-seat charges, so it fits occasional transcription work without an ongoing plan.
- Is PlainScribe private?
- Every PlainScribe transcript automatically deletes after 30 days and your raw audio is removed automatically — for everyone, including the free trial. Be aware that cloud transcription passes your file to third-party providers, which are named in our Privacy Policy and operate under their own terms; they may retain or use data passed to them, including to train their own models. We make a reasonab
- Which transcription tool deletes my files automatically?
- PlainScribe automatically deletes every transcript after 30 days and removes your raw audio automatically. Auto-delete is the default for all users, not an enterprise-only feature. Note that cloud transcription still passes your file to the third-party providers named in our Privacy Policy, so for confidential interviews, depositions, and similar recordings we recommend the included desktop app, w
- Can I transcribe sensitive audio without uploading it to the cloud?
- Yes. PlainScribe includes a desktop app (a ~$49 value, free with any credit purchase) that transcribes 100% on your own machine. Your files never leave your device and never touch the cloud, which is ideal for confidential interviews, depositions, and client recordings.
- How many languages does PlainScribe support?
- PlainScribe transcribes and translates in 47 languages with automatic language detection, so you don't have to specify the language yourself. It handles any-language translation across all 47 supported languages, with accuracy up to 99% on clean audio.
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