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TranscribeCat vs TurboScribe
Compare TurboScribe’s free tier and $20 monthly unlimited plan with TranscribeCat’s $2/hour rate and $2 minimum per file.
What TurboScribe is
TurboScribe offers three free files a day, up to thirty minutes each. Its unlimited plan is $20 monthly or $120 paid annually, and includes translation and batch uploads.
Cost per hour of audio
| Hours per month | 1 h | 2 h | 5 h | 10 h | 20 h | 40 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TranscribeCat | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| TurboScribe | $20 | $10 | $4.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 | $0.50 |
The break-even is 10 hours of audio a month. Below that we cost less; above it, TurboScribe does.
Where TurboScribe is the better choice
The free tier may cover short, occasional recordings at no cost. A well-used unlimited plan can cost less than paying for separate files.
Where we are
TranscribeCat charges $2.00 per hour with a $2.00 minimum per file and no recurring fee. Compare your actual files: ten short files cost $20.00 even if their combined duration is under an hour.
Which to pick
Choose TurboScribe if its free limits cover your needs or you want an unlimited subscription.
Choose TranscribeCat for a paid file workflow with an upfront quote, saved edits and no subscription.
What you get either way, from us
$2.00 per hour of audio, $2.00 minimum per file, tax included. No subscription, no seats and no expiring credits. If a transcription fails, the card authorization is cancelled and no money is taken. Audio is deleted 90 days after your last sign-in.