Express Scribe vs Transkriptor

Express Scribe is an audio player designed to support transcription on Linux, macOS and Windows. Its free edition can be used without a time limit and handles common audio formats; timestamps are supported. Playback can vary speed without changing pitch, control multiple channels and play video. Users can operate playback through keyboard hotkeys or supported professional USB foot pedals, and the software works with Microsoft Word and other major word processors. It can receive dictations from FTP, email or a local network, then send completed transcriptions to clients. Speech recognition software can convert audio to text, including SAPI-compliant tools. Express Scribe can also receive encrypted dictation files from Express Dictate or Pocket Dictate. Proprietary recorder formats require the professional version, and the listed professional features include video playback. Paid plans include Professional Quarterly at $26.49 a month, billed quarterly; Basic Annual at $79.99 a year; and Professional Annual at $99 a year. The maker provides tutorials, format and file help, controller guidance, FAQs and technical support contact details.

Transkriptor transcribes and translates audio, with support for more than 100 languages. It identifies speakers and adds timestamps, and its browser tool works with Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. Listed inputs include MP3, MP4, and WAV; export options include TXT, SRT, PDF, DOCX, and JSON. The service claims 99% transcription accuracy. Its Lite plan costs $9.99 a month and includes 300 minutes monthly. Pro costs $19.99 a month for 2,400 minutes; Team costs $30 a month for 3,000 minutes per seat. Unused monthly minutes expire after one month, and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Meeting bots support Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. Storage connections include Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Amazon S3, alongside listed integrations for CRM, project, calendar, documentation, VoIP, and collaboration apps. API access is available. Transkriptor is listed for web, iOS, Android, desktop, and browser extensions. Payments can be made by website credit card or through the App Store or Play Store.