Superwhisper makes polished speech text across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows apps.
Free plan Free trial From $84.99 a year AndroidiPhone & iPadWindowsMacLinuxAPI
Best Transcription Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Transcription software turns recorded speech into text for notes, captions, searchable records and app workflows. This guide helps you compare tools by the details their makers publish.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Superwhisper | Superwhisper makes polished speech text across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows apps. | 6.4 | $84.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 f4transkript | f4transkript is transcription software for Linux, macOS, web and Windows, supporting 46 languages. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Happy Scribe | Happy Scribe suits people who need transcripts, subtitles, or translations for meetings and recordings. | 5.9 | $8.50 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac, API | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Simon Says | Simon Says supports 100 languages across iOS, macOS, Windows, web, extensions and self-hosted setups. | 5.9 | $15 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 easytranscript | easytranscript transcribes audio and video on Linux, macOS and Windows, with speaker labels, timestamps and document exports. | 5.8 | €5 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Express Scribe | Express Scribe plays audio for transcription on Linux, macOS and Windows with variable speed, channel controls and video. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Gladia | Gladia transcribes in 100 languages through API, macOS, web and Windows, with speaker identification. | 5.8 | $0.20 usage-based | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Notta | Notta offers transcription on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, the web and an extension, with 58 languages supported. | 5.7 | $8.17 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 InqScribe | InqScribe runs on macOS and Windows for making transcripts. | 5.6 | $10 one-time | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Transkriptor | Transkriptor transcribes on Android, iOS, web and an extension, with speakers, timestamps and multiple export formats. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
The page order weighs maker-published details, Android availability, a free way to try and how fresh those details are. Compare language support, minutes, speaker identification, timestamps, export formats and API access.
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f4transkript
f4transkript is transcription software for Linux, macOS, web and Windows, supporting 46 languages.
WebWindowsMac+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Happy Scribe
Happy Scribe suits people who need transcripts, subtitles, or translations for meetings and recordings.
AndroidiPhone & iPadMac+1 Record5.9 Visit
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Simon Says
Simon Says supports 100 languages across iOS, macOS, Windows, web, extensions and self-hosted setups.
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+3 Record5.9 Visit
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easytranscript
easytranscript transcribes audio and video on Linux, macOS and Windows, with speaker labels, timestamps and document exports.
WindowsMacLinux Record5.8 Visit
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Express Scribe
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record5.8 Visit Express Scribe plays audio for transcription on Linux, macOS and Windows with variable speed, channel controls and video.
7
Gladia
WebWindowsMac+1 $0.20 usage-based Record5.8 Visit Gladia transcribes in 100 languages through API, macOS, web and Windows, with speaker identification.
8
Notta
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8.17 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Notta offers transcription on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, the web and an extension, with 58 languages supported.
9
InqScribe
WindowsMac $10 one-time Record5.6 Visit InqScribe runs on macOS and Windows for making transcripts.
10
Transkriptor
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record5.6 Visit Transkriptor transcribes on Android, iOS, web and an extension, with speakers, timestamps and multiple export formats.
11
Whisper
WindowsMacLinux+2 $0.01 usage-based Record5.6 Visit It suits developers and researchers building speech applications or running transcription locally.
12
Rev AI
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record5.5 Visit Rev AI provides speech transcription through Android, iOS, web, API and self-hosted deployments.
13
Sarvam AI Speech to Text
WebAPISelf-hosted ₹30 a month Record5.5 Visit Sarvam AI Speech to Text is an API, self-hosted and web service supporting 23 languages and speakers.
15
Vosk
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4 Free plan Record5.4 Visit Vosk provides offline speech recognition for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted use.
16
Picovoice Leopard
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 — Record5.2 Visit Picovoice Leopard transcribes audio on devices across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted platforms.
17
AssemblyAI
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record5.1 Visit AssemblyAI provides API and web transcription for 99 languages, with speaker labels, timestamps, SRT and VTT files.
18
ElevenLabs
WebAPI $6 a month Record5.1 Visit ElevenLabs may suit creators and developers working with speech or audio, including those who need API access or voice cloning.
19
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
WebAPISelf-hosted $0.02 usage-based Record5.1 Visit This service suits developers integrating transcription, speaker labeling, timestamps, or subtitle export through APIs.
21
MacWhisper
iPhone & iPadMac €64 one-time Record5.1 Visit MacWhisper suits people who need to transcribe or translate recordings, create subtitles, or dictate across Mac and iOS.
22
Amazon Transcribe
WebAPI $0.01 usage-based Record4.9 Visit It suits developers and teams that need speech-to-text for live streams or recorded audio, including medical transcription and call analytics workflows.
23
FileToText
API $10 a month Record4.9 Visit FileToText offers API transcription with speaker labels and 600 included minutes.
Before you choose
Start with the trial path
Look for a free plan or a free trial before committing to a paid plan. Superwhisper and Happy Scribe list free plans. Picovoice Leopard lists a seven-day trial, while Aiko lists a 14-day trial.
Match the platform
Check where the software runs before choosing it. The list covers macOS, Windows, web, Linux and iOS tools, along with API access for software integrations.
Check language coverage
Compare the Languages supported field with the languages in your recordings. A tool that fits your language needs can reduce the need to change workflows later.
Review transcript controls
Included minutes show how much transcription a plan covers. Speaker identification can separate voices, while timestamp support can connect text to a recording.
Plan the handoff
Check export formats if text will move into another app. API access matters when transcription needs to connect to a product or an automated workflow.
Consider licensing
Vosk is listed as open source. If you need to read or change code, review the tool's licence before choosing it.
Questions
Which transcription tools have a free plan?
Use the Free plan field to check eligibility. Listed examples include Superwhisper, Happy Scribe, Vosk, Transkriptor and AssemblyAI.
Which tool is open source?
Vosk is listed with an open-source pricing note and a free plan.
Which tools list a free trial?
Picovoice Leopard lists a seven-day trial. Aiko lists a 14-day trial.
Which platforms appear in the list?
The platform fields cover macOS, API, Windows, web, Linux and iOS.
What should I compare between transcription tools?
Compare free plan, paid-from price, languages supported, included minutes, speaker identification, timestamp support, export formats and API access.
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