Transcription Pricing
$2 per hour of audio or video. No subscription, no monthly fees, no hidden charges.
$2
per hour of audio or video
$2 minimum per file
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How much does transcription cost?
Here's what you'll pay based on the length of your audio or video file. The minimum charge is $2 per file (covering up to 1 hour).
| File length | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | $2 | $2 minimum per file |
| 1 hour | $2 | |
| 2 hours | $4 | |
| 5 hours | $10 | |
| 8 hours (full day) | $16 | |
| 20 hours | $40 | |
| 100 hours | $200 |
Transcription pricing comparison
How does TranscribeCat compare to other transcription services? Here's a side-by-side look at what you'll pay.
| Service | Price | Model | Monthly fee | Cost for 8 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TranscribeCat | $2/hr | Pay per use | None | $16 |
| TurboScribe | $10-20/mo | Subscription | $10-20 | $10-20 |
| Otter.ai | $16.99/mo | Subscription | $16.99 | $16.99 |
| GoTranscript | ~$0.79/min | Per minute (human) | None | ~$379 |
| Rev | $1.50/min | Per minute (human) | None | ~$720 |
| Sonix | $10/hr | Pay per use | None | $80 |
Prices as of 2026. See our full comparison for features, accuracy, and supported formats.
When pay-per-use saves you money
Pay-per-use is better when:
- ✓ You transcribe less than 8 hours per month
- ✓ You have one-off or seasonal projects
- ✓ You don't want to manage a recurring charge
- ✓ You're a student or freelancer with variable needs
A subscription may be better when:
- • You transcribe 10+ hours every single month
- • You need real-time meeting transcription
- • You need team collaboration features
What's included in the $2/hour price
Speaker labels
Automatic speaker identification and diarization
90+ languages
Auto-detected, same price for all languages
Multiple export formats
Copy text, TXT, SRT subtitles, Word document
Files auto-deleted
Audio/video files deleted after processing
Automatic refund
Full refund if transcription fails
Fast processing
Most files transcribed in under 5 minutes
Frequently asked questions about pricing
How much does transcription cost?
With TranscribeCat, transcription costs $2 per hour of audio or video. There are no subscriptions, monthly fees, or hidden charges. You only pay when you transcribe.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes, the minimum charge is $2 per file. This covers up to 1 hour of audio. A 15-minute file and a 55-minute file both cost $2.
How does pay-per-use compare to a subscription?
If you transcribe less than 5-10 hours per month, pay-per-use is significantly cheaper. A $16.99/month subscription costs the same as transcribing 8.5 hours on TranscribeCat. If you only transcribe a few hours occasionally, you save money by paying per use.
Are there volume discounts for large projects?
The rate is $2/hour regardless of volume. For 100 hours, you pay $200. There are no bulk pricing tiers or enterprise contracts needed — the price is already low enough that volume discounts would save less than a dollar.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) via Stripe. Payment is processed securely at the time of upload.
What if the transcription fails?
You get an automatic refund to your original payment method. No questions asked, no support tickets needed.
Is the price the same for all languages?
Yes. Transcription costs $2/hour regardless of the language. We support 90+ languages with automatic detection, all at the same price.
How does enterprise transcription pricing work?
TranscribeCat uses the same $2/hour rate for everyone — individuals, teams, and businesses. There are no enterprise plans or sales calls needed. For 1,000 hours of transcription, the cost is simply $2,000.
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