TurboScribe

Upload audio or video files and get accurate transcripts, unlimited, for one flat fee.

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FreemiumFrom $20/mo

Quick take

Drop in an audio or video file and get a transcript back in minutes. No setup, no learning curve.
Unlimited is $20 a month or $120 a year for one person, with files up to 10 hours. Few tools come close on price.
The free plan gives three files a day of up to 30 minutes each, which is enough for many people.
It's for recordings you already have. For live meeting notes, Otter or Fathom suit better.

What is TurboScribe?

TurboScribe turns recordings into text. Upload audio or video files, such as interviews, podcasts, lectures, voice memos or webinar recordings, and it returns a transcript with timestamps and optional speaker labels. Export to Word, PDF, plain text or subtitle files, and translate the result into more than 130 languages. It's built on OpenAI's Whisper speech recognition and handles 98 languages.

It's for files you already have, not live meetings. If you want a bot that joins your Zoom calls and writes notes, use Otter or Fathom. TurboScribe is the cheap, simple choice when you have a pile of recordings to get through: the paid plan is unlimited for one person, with files up to 10 hours long and 50 at a time.

Speaker labels get muddled when several people talk over each other, and noisy audio drops words, so check quotes before you publish. There's no API or integrations, and all purchases are non-refundable.

Who's using it, and who it's for

Podcasters
Researchers
Journalists
Marketers

Podcasters, researchers, journalists and marketers with recordings to turn into text.

Key features

Transcribe any file
Upload audio or video, including long recordings up to 10 hours or 5GB each on the paid plan.
Speaker labels
Marks who said what. Tell it how many speakers there are for better results.
98 languages and translation
Transcribe in 98 languages and translate transcripts or subtitles into more than 130.
Exports
Download as Word, PDF, text, CSV or SRT and VTT subtitle files.
Three accuracy modes
Choose a faster mode for quick drafts or the most accurate mode for quotes that matter.
Bulk uploads
Upload up to 50 files at once on the paid plan and export them together.

How we rate it

4.4overall, out of 5

Our rating, from using the tool ourselves. Each score is out of 5.

Ease of use: 5.0
Features: 4.0
Output quality: 4.0
Value for money: 5.0
Speed & reliability: 4.0

Community rating

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TurboScribe pricing

Free
Free
The odd interview or voice memo.
- 3 files a day
- Up to 30 minutes per file
- One upload at a time
Our pick
Unlimited
$20/mo, or $10/mo billed yearly
Anyone transcribing more than a few files a week.
- Unlimited transcription for one person
- Files up to 10 hours or 5GB
- Up to 50 files at once
- Faster processing and bulk exports

Which plan should you pick?

Start on the free plan. If you regularly hit the three-files or 30-minute limit, Unlimited billed yearly works out at $10 a month. Test a typical recording first, because purchases aren't refundable.

Prices in USD unless noted, checked 21 October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Best use cases

Ways TurboScribe can slot into your week.

1
Customer interviews
Transcribe research calls, then paste the text into ChatGPT or Claude to pull out themes and quotes.
2
Subtitles for social video
Export an SRT file and add captions to Reels, YouTube or LinkedIn videos.
3
Podcast show notes
Get a full transcript of each episode for show notes, blog posts and SEO.
4
Turn webinars into content
Transcribe old webinar recordings and reuse the best parts as articles and posts.

How it fits your tech stack

TurboScribe is a one-job tool. Record in Zoom, on your phone or in Riverside, transcribe here, then take the text into ChatGPT, Claude or your docs. It has no API or integrations, so it doesn't plug into automations.

Pros and cons

Pros

Unlimited transcription for a low flat price
Generous free plan
Very easy: upload a file and you're done
Handles long files and big batches
Subtitle exports and translation included

Cons

Speaker labels get confused with several overlapping voices
Noisy recordings drop or mishear words, so check quotes
No API, integrations or live meeting recording
All purchases are non-refundable, and some users report slow support

TurboScribe alternatives

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Why it made the list

It's one of the most-used AI sites for a reason: unlimited transcription for about $10 a month, and the free plan alone covers many people.

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TurboScribe FAQ

How much does TurboScribe cost?

There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $20/mo. Prices checked 21 October 2026 against TurboScribe's pricing page.

Is TurboScribe free?

Yes, TurboScribe has a free option. Start on the free plan. If you regularly hit the three-files or 30-minute limit, Unlimited billed yearly works out at $10 a month. Test a typical recording first, because purchases aren't refundable.

What is TurboScribe best for?

TurboScribe is best for interview and research transcripts, subtitles for videos and podcast transcripts and show notes. Podcasters, researchers, journalists and marketers with recordings to turn into text.

What are the best TurboScribe alternatives?

The closest alternatives are ElevenLabs, OpusClip, Moises and Suno. ElevenLabs is best for video voiceovers.

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