Transcription is the process of converting audio or video recordings into text. This option is needed when creating subtitles if you need to decode a lot of phone calls or meetings. It is useful for preparing articles, summaries, protocols, and sammari. You can translate human speech from audio format to text manually or using artificial intelligence-based transcription programs. This article contains information about 17 of the most functional of them.
Speech2Text
A service for converting audio and video content. Suitable for professional use. The technology is based on AI, resulting in high-speed text recognition (transcription of an hour-long recording takes 10 minutes). It works with files and links, distinguishes between the voices of several speakers, and saves the recognition result in document or subtitle format. It has two options – simplified (free) and for corporate use (paid). In the second case, the user gets advanced features, for example, several people can use the service at the same time, and recognition can be started simultaneously on six channels.
Follow up
AI Secretary from Follow up is a smart application for companies that will help automate the process of logging meetings, meetings and meetings, as well as take over the compilation of the sammari and its distribution to participants. Will fit:
- business owners;
- for managers;
- project teams;
- HR departments.
The program is easily integrated into the work calendar. If necessary, the developers adapt the model to the needs of the customer’s organization.
Digital innovation has already been implemented in various sectors of the economy:
- trading;
- marketing;
- education;
- THE MEDIA;
- designing;
- consulting services.
The company provides 10 minutes of free test mode. Further use is paid: the cost of a minute is reduced depending on the amount of their purchase.
Google Docs
Designed to work with online documents. Neural networks provide good transcription speed, and also allow you to enter text by dictation into a microphone. You can import the most common file types, such as Word and PDF, into Google Docs, work on them with colleagues, add comments, assign tasks, and create information blocks for frequent use. The service guarantees a high level of security. It can be installed on any device.
Speechpad
A voice notepad that allows you to enter text by dictation and automatically translate it into a text format. You can also transcribe video content from YouTube. By default, the built-in recorder works with text, but it integrates with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Conspecto
An online AI-based service for creating notes or subtitles by converting media files into a text document. Registration is not required. In order to start transcription, you just need to paste the file (but no more than 2 GB) into the desired area by dragging and dropping.
Any2text
The service has an intuitive interface. Files for work are uploaded to the work window by clicking, dragging, or following a link, provided that it is located on YouTube, Rutube, or Yandex.Disk. It supports a wide range of formats, including rare ones. The transcription result can be stored in xlsx, docx, txt, and srt formats. Inviting a friend via a referral link gives you a 20% discount on usage.
Teamlogs
A platform for recognizing audio and video content with support for most popular formats, but the finished result is downloaded in just three: XLSX, SRT, and DOCX. Russian and English are still available, but their number is planned to increase. To get started, go to the website and paste the file into the work field.
World Voice
A stylish website that allows you to quickly and accurately convert speech into a text document. Registration is required to work, after which you can create a personal account. The working file is uploaded to a special window. After the conversion is completed, the user can check the result by running the voiceover option in the LC. In addition, the site has an automatic translation option. If the audio is in a foreign language, it must be uploaded to the box located under the main work window. You can also download the finished document via the LC.
RealSpeaker
An online service for converting audio and video content. To get started, you need to select a language and upload a record, the length of which should not exceed 3 hours. The finished text can be edited. You can create subtitles using RealSpeaker.
oTranscribe
A free online service for decrypting audio and video recordings in manual mode. To get started, you need to open a file or video and get to work. During speech recognition, you can stop playback and rewind the recording without interrupting keyboard operation. The conversion result is saved automatically in the browser.
Voco
A transcription program that works without a network connection. Text can be entered by dictation into a microphone or by downloading audio files. Voko is equipped with a built-in dictionary with more than 300,000 words and word forms. The neural network is trained not only to recognize text based on the skills acquired in the learning process, but is also self-learning. The program adapts to working with the user, learns the features of his vocabulary, conversational style, and over time the recognition quality improves.
Voko is a licensed program that comes in three versions:
- A basic one that provides the ability to convert speech only online when dictating to a microphone. It lacks thematic dictionaries. Only speech dictated into a microphone can be transcribed.
- Professional. It has an expanded thematic dictionary of legal and financial orientation. Recognizes audio files.
- Corporate. It comes complete with a headset that provides high-quality voice transmission.
The basic and professional versions have licenses for one workplace, while the corporate version has a floating multiuser network license.
Transcriber Pro
It is a professional audio recording navigation tool for manual audio to text conversion. The available options allow you to recognize audio faster and better, and it is also possible to work in a team.
LossPlay
The program visually resembles a video player and is designed for manual audio and video conversion. It has a wide range of functionality, including options for inserting template text fragments, changing playback speed, and customizing the interface. You can run 4 playlists at the same time: work in one and edit the others.
Pisets
A service for transcribing meetings with up to 5 speakers. Registration is not required. The file is uploaded to the service, the number of speakers is indicated, the conversion is started and the email address is specified. When the neural network completes recognition, it will send the finished document to the specified address. The transcription results are not saved on the service, which guarantees complete confidentiality.
Dictation
Developed in India, it is completely free and designed for speech recognition in Google. You can use voice commands to place punctuation marks. The generated text can be edited and then sent by email or saved on a PC.
Express Scribe
An audio player for professional conversion of audio recordings in more than 40 formats. You can download a file from any source, including a disk, an FTP server, or an e-mail. Integrates with Microsoft Word and Lotus Wordpro text editors. To simplify the operation, there are hot keys, you can connect the pedal. The program is licensed and has two versions: basic and professional.
Transcribe
An online service for manual and automatic conversion of speech dictated into a microphone or uploaded as a file. With manual transcription, it is possible to use a variety of tools to facilitate the work, such as adjusting the playback speed or looping, as well as controlling individual processes using a foot pedal. The finished text can be exported in document or subtitle format (TXT, DOC, SRT, VVT).
The table below provides information about the main advantages and disadvantages of the programs, as well as their cost.
| Name | Platform | + | – | Free use | Cost |
| Speech2Text | Web | Integrates with the API; Registration is not required; Supports 20 languages; high quality recognition; creates subtitles; It has a player with timecodes | Lack of a mobile version | 15 min./day | 450 rubles/month for 6 hours;17600 rubles – unlimited |
| Follow up | Web;Android | Transcribes the conversation; records tasks, deadlines, responsible persons, and agreements; compiles and distributes sammari; The transcription accuracy is 98%; The quality of sammarisation is 100% of the stored information | 100 minutes | 3 rubles/min. when buying up to 10 hours; 2.5 rubles/min. – from 10 to 70 hours; 2 rubles/min. – 70-140 hours; 1.5 rubles/min. – from 140 hours | |
| Google Docs | Web;Android;iOS | Automatic saving; allows you to quickly adjust the material. | It only works in the active window.; high requirements for the quality of the source (noise greatly reduces the quality of recognition); does not recognize Russian speech well | For personal use with access to all tools | 3 tariff: Start – 5.4$ / mes; Standard – 10.8$/mes.; Plus – 18$/mes. |
| Speechpad | Web;Android;iOS | It can work with audio from other browser tabs; Allows you to make adjustments quickly; There are tutorial videos for working with the program. | It does not recognize speech well in noisy conditions | Yes | When integrating with the OS: 100 rubles/ 1 month;150 rubles/ 3 months;800 rubles /1 year |
| Conspecto | Web | It supports 50 languages, as well as rare MOV and AAC formats.; With the help of Synopsis, you can not just recognize text, but make full-fledged notes with a minimum number of spelling errors. | No voice input option; high cost | No | 3 rubles/min for simple recognition;4 rubles/min for taking notes |
| Any2text | Web | Registration is not required; makes few spelling mistakes.; simple interface; the platform holds a lot of promotions; It automatically recognizes and works with more than 50 languages. | The lack of voice input, as well as a mobile application | 15 minutes | 5 rubles/min.; when replenishing the balance by 1000 rubles – 4 rubles/min. |
| Teamlogs | Web | Recognition quality – 95%; high source processing speed (an hour-long audio recording is decoded in 6 minutes); Makes up Sammari; can formulate legal reports; text editing and formatting; knows how to set timestamps | Supports few languages; insufficient number of formats in which text can be saved | 15 minutes of test mode | 7 rubles/min. |
| World Voice | Web | High quality and processing speed; knows how to punctuate; it works with a wide range of formats; can voice the transcription result | Does not distinguish between speakers; does not format text | 18 minutes | 5 rubles/min. |
| RealSpeaker | Web | Supports 38 languages, including Russian; creates subtitles; works with uploaded files | Can’t decipher speech dictated into a microphone; low quality transcription in Russian; low level of privacy (during the first day after installation, all downloaded files are publicly available) | No | 8 rubles/min. |
| oTranscribe | Web | Supports MP3, OGG, WEBM, WAV, and YouTube video formats.; text saved in the browser can be exported to Google Docs. | Lack of automatic decryption capability | Is free | – |
| Voco | Windows | Transcription quality ranges from 77 to 86%; commands can be used to add punctuation marks, as well as to set up automatic addition of words to the dictionary.; there is an option to set up hotkeys | High cost; supports only Russian language | 14 days with access to all options except those included in the Enterprise version | The base price is 1887 rubles/year.; Professional with a full set of options – 15,500 rubles/year; The corporate cost is calculated individually |
| Transcriber Pro | Windows | You can control the hotkeys, speed up or slow down the recording, put down the names of the interlocutors.; There are options for highlighting and merging subtasks. | Does not work with video material | No | 799 rub./ year |
| Lossplay | Windows | Supports MP3, MP4, WAV formats; there are keyboard shortcuts; You can set timecodes, make bookmarks, adjust the sound balance, and edit tags. | For Windows only | Is free | – |
| Pisets | Web | The conversion quality is 98%; works with many formats, including rare ones; punctuation marks correctly; sends the transcription result to the specified emails, after which the text is deleted from the service.; sets timestamps | There are no apps; long wait for the possibility of free service | 1 hour/month | 990 rub for an 10 hour package; 1620 rub. – for 20 hours; 1980 rub. – for 30 hours |
| Dictation | Web;Android;iOS | A platform for creating letters, documents, and electronic messages without the need for printing; it works as a speech converter on a website; Supports 100 languages | It does not support working with ready-made files; the conversion quality is low | Is free | – |
| Express Scribe | Web;MacOS | Wide functionality; works with most formats; high conversion quality | Yes, but with limited functionality | Basic licence – 25 $; Professional licence – 30$ | |
| Transcribe | Web | Diverse functionality; You can upload files or dictate text.; 80 languages | A demo version of this transcription program is available after registration, but only for manual recognition. | Manual – $ 20/year; Automatic – $ 20/year + $6/hour. |
