HappyScribe
Transcription, subtitles, and translation across 150+ languages
Best for: Podcasters and media teams who need accurate transcripts at scale, especially for multilingual or international content
Free tierFrom $17/mo Visit HappyScribeHappyScribe is an AI-powered transcription and subtitle platform serving over 6 million users and 41,000 teams. It converts audio and video to text, generates captions, translates content into 150+ languages, and includes an AI meeting notetaker that integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. Human expert review is available for broadcast-ready accuracy.
Key features
- AI transcription with speaker identification across 150+ languages
- Subtitle and caption generation with multiple export formats
- Audio and video translation
- AI meeting notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
- Optional human expert proofreading for production-ready accuracy
- GDPR compliant and SOC 2 Type II certified
Our take
HappyScribe sits in a crowded transcription market and holds its own by covering the full pipeline: AI-speed transcription, optional human review, subtitle export, and translation in one place. The free plan is limited but exists. The real value proposition is the human proofreading option - when you need production-quality accuracy for a paying client or a media outlet, having that fallback inside the same tool matters. Pricing is competitive at $17-$29/mo for individuals, though the free tier's 45-minute recording cap will frustrate anyone doing long-form interviews.
Pros
- 150+ language support is genuinely broad
- Human review option inside the same platform is rare and useful
- 6 million users and 41,000 teams signal proven reliability
- Competitive pricing starting at $17/mo
Cons
- Free plan caps recordings at 45 minutes - short for long-form podcasts
- Human proofreading is an add-on cost ($2/min), not included in base plans
- AI-only transcription accuracy can vary on heavy accents or technical jargon
HappyScribe pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0.00 | - | Unlimited recordings up to 45 min each, 10-min AI trial credits |
| Basic | $17.00 | - | 90-min max recordings, 120 AI min/mo, 1 seat; $8.50/mo billed annually |
| Pro | $29.00 | - | Unlimited recording length, 600 AI min/mo, 3 seats; $19/mo billed annually |
| Business | $89.00 | - | 6,000 AI min/mo, 5 seats, custom branding; $59/mo billed annually |
| Enterprise | - | - | Custom pricing, SSO/SAML, dedicated account manager |
