Alternatives to Simon Says

{"intro": "Simon Says turns audio and video into editable transcripts, with translation and dubbing in 100 languages. Speaker labels, timestamps, bookmarks, annotations, sharing, and text-based video assembly extend it beyond basic speech recognition. Exports cover Word, major editing applications, subtitle formats, spreadsheets, and JSON. It runs through web, desktop, iOS, an extension, and self-hosted options. The free plan includes 120 minutes, while paid online plans start at $15 per user per month when billed annually; on-premises choices add offline operation.\n\nAn alternative may fit better if you need Android, more included minutes, a lower stated starting price, API access, or a workflow built around dictation and text entry. Simon Says’ online plans impose import limits from 5GB to 40GB, and its offline Standard option is Mac-only while Enhanced supports Mac and PC. Compare language coverage, exports, speaker handling, and timestamps, then decide whether you need production editing, local processing, programmable playback controls, or text that adapts to other applications. Pricing also ranges from free plans and pay-as-you-go credits to subscriptions and one-time fees.", "rows": [{"ref": "sw:happy-scribe", "name": "Happy Scribe", "best_for": "Multilingual teams needing Android and API access", "pricing": "Free plan; pay-as-you-go credit top-ups", "key_difference": "Happy Scribe supports 150 languages, Android, and an API, while Simon Says supports 100 languages and broader production exports.", "choose_when": "Choose it for Android access, API integration, or pay-as-you-go credits without a subscription commitment."}, {"ref": "sw:easytranscript", "name": "easytranscript", "best_for": "Desktop transcription with footswitch controls", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from €5/mo", "key_difference": "easytranscript adds programmable footswitches, transcription rules, autocorrection, and speaker management across Linux, macOS, and Windows.", "choose_when": "Choose it when desktop playback control and customizable transcription assistance matter more than Simon Says’ translation and production workflow."}, {"ref": "sw:f4transkript", "name": "f4transkript", "best_for": "Users wanting a straightforward desktop and web transcript tool", "pricing": "From €25", "key_difference": "f4transkript offers 46 languages and DOCX, RTF, and SRT exports, without Simon Says’ stated translation, dubbing, or extensive export range.", "choose_when": "Choose it for a paid tool with Linux, macOS, Windows, and web access and a simpler export set."}, {"ref": "sw:gladia", "name": "Gladia", "best_for": "API-driven transcription with simple caption exports", "pricing": "From $0.61", "key_difference": "Gladia combines API access with macOS, web, and Windows support but exports only SRT and VTT, unlike Simon Says’ wider production formats.", "choose_when": "Choose it when API integration and a low stated starting price outweigh the need for Word or editing-application exports."}, {"ref": "sw:notta", "name": "Notta", "best_for": "High-volume multilingual meetings across devices", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $8.17/user/mo annually; 7-day trial", "key_difference": "Notta includes 1,800 minutes and Android support, compared with Simon Says’ 120 included minutes and production-focused exports.", "choose_when": "Choose it for substantially more included minutes, Android access, or a lower annual subscription starting price."}, {"ref": "sw:superwhisper", "name": "Superwhisper", "best_for": "Cross-application dictation with local processing", "pricing": "Free plan; paid from $8.49/mo", "key_difference": "Superwhisper turns speech into formatted text in any text-entry app and can process audio on-device, unlike Simon Says’ transcript-and-video workflow.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you dictate into apps such as Slack, Cursor, or Notion and want offline on-device processing."}, {"ref": "sw:express-scribe", "name": "Express Scribe", "best_for": "Professional playback-assisted manual transcription", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "Express Scribe focuses on variable-speed playback, foot pedals, dictation intake, and word-processor workflows rather than Simon Says’ AI transcription and translation.", "choose_when": "Choose it for manual transcription with hotkeys, professional foot pedals, broad media playback, and network or email dictation handling."}]}