ArcaScribe vs MatterScribe

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.

MatterScribe converts legal audio into searchable, speaker-labeled rough transcripts for hearings, depositions, client meetings, and other recordings. It reads ForTheRecord .TRM files directly and preserves multi-channel audio without requiring a proprietary player or conversion. Supported inputs also include common audio and video formats, plus exports from Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. The Review Dashboard offers synced playback, transcript search and editing, and AI-generated court logs and key points. Transcripts export as PDF or DOCX with speaker labels and timestamps; source audio can be extracted as MP3. MatterScribe handles 22 languages plus English, detects mixed-language recordings, and can display labeled English machine translations beside the original text. Files and transcripts use AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS in transit on SOC 2-compliant cloud infrastructure. A 14-day trial includes 120 minutes and requires a valid payment method. Pay-As-You-Go is listed at $0 /month plus $0.10/min, with 30 free minutes and three-day file retention. Its output is a working transcript, not a certified or court-admissible transcript.