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Spec score 8.3 #13 of 34 in Video Annotation Software

What it is

InqScribe is digital media transcription software for annotating, transcribing and analyzing audio and video files on macOS and Windows. Automatic speech-to-text runs on the user's computer rather than in the cloud. The company says user data stays on the computer and is not used to train AI models. Its editor combines transcript editing with free-form notes, clickable timecodes, custom snippets and search-and-replace. Playback can be controlled with keyboard shortcuts or a USB foot pedal. Caption exports include SRT, WebVTT, SCC and XML, for tools and systems such as Premiere, Final Cut Pro, YouTube and broadcast workflows. Automatic transcription supports dozens of languages, with full UTF-8 Unicode support. Supported media includes formats such as H.264, QuickTime, WAV, AAC and MP3. Transcript files are saved locally where specified, and the app does not save copies of audio or video content. A Free Viewer costs nothing. A 10-Day License costs $10 a month, billed as a one-time purchase, while a Perpetual License costs $79 a month as a one-time purchase and includes two years of free updates.

Spec sheet

What it does
InqScribe is digital media transcription software for annotating, transcribing, and analyzing audio and video files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.inqscribe.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · inqscribe.com
Privacy
InqScribe says user data never leaves the computer and is never used to train AI models.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Support
Support is provided through a knowledge base, user guide, blog, Whisper FAQ, and direct contact.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · inqscribe.com
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · inqscribe.com
Caption exports
Captions can be exported in SRT, WebVTT, SCC, XML, and other formats for Premiere, Final Cut Pro, YouTube, and broadcast systems.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Downloads
Version 3.0.1 is available for Windows and macOS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Editor
The media-savvy editor combines free-form notes, transcript editing, clickable timecodes, custom snippets, and search-and-replace.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Labs uploads
InqScribe Labs can process voluntarily uploaded transcript files for format conversion and says those uploads are not stored on its servers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Languages
InqScribe supports automatic transcription in dozens of languages and uses full UTF-8 Unicode support.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Licensing
A single license can be installed on one laptop and one desktop when the user is the only user.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Local AI
Automatic speech-to-text transcription runs on the user's computer rather than in the cloud.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Media support
Supported media includes H.263, H.264, MPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4, QuickTime, Windows Media, AIFF, WAV, AAC, M4A, MP3, and many AVI formats.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Offline storage
Transcript files are saved locally where specified, and the app does not save copies of users' audio or video content.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Playback control
Users can control playback with keyboard shortcuts or a USB foot pedal.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Site licenses
Site licenses require a minimum purchase of five licenses, with volume discounts available.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Target users
The product is presented for researchers, translators, filmmakers, journalists, transcriptionists, educators, and other professionals.Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com

Plans and prices

Perpetual License $79 a month One-time purchase 2 years of free updates Read 20 Sep 2026 · inqscribe.com
10-Day License $10 a month One-time purchase; not a subscription 10 days Read 20 Sep 2026 · inqscribe.com
Free Viewer Free view InqScribe transcripts and other caption formats Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
7-Day Trial Free one trial per user Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
10-Day License $10, paid once one-time purchase; does not renew use for 10 days · unlimited AI transcription Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com
Perpetual License $79, paid once one-time purchase 2 years free updates · no expiration · unlimited AI transcription Read 1 Oct 2026 · inqscribe.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Speech-to-text transcription runs locally.
  • Supports keyboard shortcuts and USB foot pedals.
  • Exports SRT, WebVTT, SCC and XML captions.
  • Supports transcription in dozens of languages.
  • Includes a free transcript viewer.

Limits

  • The 10-Day License lasts 10 days.
  • A single license covers one laptop and one desktop for one user.
  • Site licenses require at least five licenses.

Who it suits

It suits researchers, translators, filmmakers, journalists, transcriptionists, educators and other professionals working with audio or video. Local transcription and caption exports may suit workflows that keep transcripts and media on the user's computer.

Verdict

InqScribe combines local transcription with timecoded editing and caption exports. Its license options include a free viewer, a 10-day license and a perpetual license; the listed paid prices are one-time purchases.

Where Specifiction places it

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