ArcaScribe vs FTR Justice Cloud

ArcaScribe creates automated transcript drafts locally for court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals to proofread, format, and certify. Each sentence is tied to an audio timecode, allowing users to jump from text to that point in the recording. On-device voice detection suggests speaker identities; users can add a custom speaker list and review or edit the suggestions. Listed media formats include WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4, as well as FTR and CourtSmart files. Liberty files must first be exported as WAV using Liberty Player for Windows. The software is available for Windows 7 or later, Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 11.00 or later, and Intel Macs on macOS 10.15 or later. The site says audio is not uploaded to its servers, OpenAI, or Google, and user data is not used to train future models. Monthly license verification occurs, but telemetry, analytics, and usage data are not sent from the device. ArcaScribe is in beta, so features and performance may change. A subscription permits use on up to three devices; a free plan is available and paid plans start at $19.99/mo.

FTR Justice Cloud captures, stores, reviews, and manages court records. It records courtroom audio and video, supports live speech-to-text with speaker identification, and provides playback, monitoring, transcription, and summaries. Judges, clerks, and attorneys can review and annotate proceedings, while courts can handle requests for recordings, certified transcripts, and speech-to-text outputs. Courts may also provide online ordering, request tracking, and secure delivery. The system supports existing courtroom hardware, legacy audio uploads, and connections to case-management, evidence-management, and other systems. Recording can continue locally without connectivity; audio uploads and speech-to-text generation resume when a connection returns. The maker says recordings and transcripts are not used to train generative-AI systems or shared externally for model development. The platform is offered through API, macOS, web, and Windows, and its desktop app supports transcribers and court reporters. People requesting records through participating courts must create a free account using an email address. Pricing is available on request.