WhisperAI Legal Transcription

Overview

The Legal preset is built for recordings where the exact shape of spoken testimony matters. It aims to retain legal terminology and role references, along with clearly audible fillers, hesitations, repetitions, and false starts. That makes a draft more useful for close review than a transcript that smooths away disfluencies, though the recording remains the authority.

Users can add up to 100 case-specific names or terms per file to guide spelling. This can help with unfamiliar people and vocabulary, but does not eliminate the need to check the transcript. AI summaries and translation can broaden the workflow; they should not be treated as substitutes for review of the underlying audio or video.

Key features

• Speaker identification and timestamps: WhisperAI detects speakers, places timestamps throughout the transcript, and supports role labels such as Counsel, Witness, or Judge. These features help reviewers locate and attribute statements; labels still warrant verification against the recording.
• File handling and exports: Uploads can be as large as 5 GB, and transcripts can be exported as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT, or VTT. The broad format range suits both document review and subtitle-style workflows, while file size alone does not remove plan-based minute or concurrency limits.
• Connected workflows: The MCP connector works with Claude and ChatGPT on every plan. Google Drive Cloud Sync can automatically transcribe new files in selected folders. OneDrive, Dropbox, and Box support is planned, not current.
• Security and data control: Data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256. The security program is SOC 2-aligned, not SOC 2-certified. OpenAI processes content under a DPA, customer content is not used for model training, and users can delete recordings, transcripts, or their account. Those controls are useful, but teams requiring SOC 2 certification should look elsewhere.
• Support: Email and Help Center support are available, with typical email replies within one business day.

Pricing

The free plan is free and includes 5 minutes per month, a 5 GB maximum file size, and basic speaker labels. It is suitable for occasional evaluation, but its small monthly allowance is not a practical ongoing deposition workflow.

Premium costs 14.99 USD per month, billed $14.99/month, for 120 minutes per month, a 5 GB maximum file size, five files at a time, and basic speaker labels. It is the least expensive paid option for individual users with modest volume; the 120-minute cap is the main constraint.

Business Pro costs 24.99 USD per month, billed $24.99/month, and includes unlimited transcription, a 5 GB maximum file size, and ten files at a time. It fits heavier single-user or team workflows where the transcription allowance matters more than a seat bundle.

Enterprise costs 75.00 USD per month, billed $75/month, and includes five seats with unlimited transcription per seat. Additional seats cost $15/seat/month. It is the clearest fit for a small legal team that needs multiple accounts; its included seat count is five.

Developer API costs 99.00 USD per month, billed $99/mo, for 10,000 minutes, a 5 GB maximum file size, and overage at $0.006 per minute. It is aimed at developers integrating transcription rather than legal staff seeking a standalone seat plan; overage makes usage beyond the allowance a cost to monitor.

Platforms

WhisperAI is available through API, extension, iOS, and web. That range supports both direct use and integrated workflows, though the listed platforms do not include a native Android or desktop app.

Who it's for

Lawyers, paralegals, and court reporters handling depositions, hearings, witness interviews, or client meetings are the natural audience. The legal preset, case-term guidance, speaker roles, and timestamps make it a sensible drafting and review tool. It is not the right choice when a certified court record is required or when an organization requires SOC 2 certification.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Legal-aware handling retains clearly spoken disfluencies, which can matter when reviewing testimony rather than reading a polished summary.
• Pros: Up to 100 case-specific terms per file, role labels, and timestamps give reviewers several ways to improve and navigate drafts.
• Pros: Five export formats, 5 GB uploads, and Google Drive sync support practical handoff and recurring workflows.
• Cons: The free plan's five minutes per month is too limited for regular casework, and Premium's 120-minute monthly cap may also constrain active users.
• Cons: Transcripts remain working drafts, not certified records, so they cannot stand in for an official court transcript.
• Cons: SOC 2 alignment is not SOC 2 certification, which may rule it out for teams with that requirement.

Alternatives

Legal Transcription Software is a broader category to explore when comparing legal transcription tools.

• MatterScribe is worth considering for pay-as-you-go use: its listed plan charges $0.10/min, includes 30 free minutes, and retains files for three days, with a card required.
• Rev may suit readers who need English-only transcription with 45 AI transcription and caption minutes per month on its free plan.
• HappyScribe Legal is another freemium legal option, with a free tier that includes 45 minutes per recording, a 10-minute AI transcription trial, and three AI file analyses per month.
• Interpret AI offers a free trial with 100 free credits for the first month and one hour of transcription or translation each month.
• Filevine is a paid option with custom-built packages and matter and document management, plus optional intake, deposition, signature, and AI packages.
• SoniClear Transcriber 10 offers a free player for manual playback and transcription without cloud transcription time.
• StillWren may appeal to readers who want a free browser-based editor with 50 minutes monthly without an account or 300 minutes with one.
• ArcaScribe is another freemium option for macOS and Windows.

Verdict

Choose WhisperAI Legal Transcription if you need searchable legal drafts with terminology guidance, speaker roles, timestamps, and flexible exports across web, iOS, extension, or API. Its strongest reason to choose it is the legal-oriented transcript workflow; its clearest reasons to look elsewhere are the need for certified records, SOC 2 certification, or more generous minutes on a lower-cost plan.