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Anyone who’s ever had to transcribe audio or video to text will testify to just how frustrating and time consuming it can be. But thanks to modern technology, these issues are becoming a thing of the past. These days, all you need to do is download a transcription app and you’ll be completing tasks in a fraction of the time.
To help you navigate the world of audio-to-text converters, I’ve scoured the internet for the best transcription apps around – here are the top five.
Otter.ai
One of the most popular transcription apps is Otter.ai – a platform that lets you record meetings and take notes in real-time. With a free basic account and competitively priced corporate options, Otter works for both students and professionals alike. And the handy automated summary function is ideal for keeping track of multiple projects.
Cockatoo
To many, this is the best alternative to Otter.ai. Positioned as a simple and affordable audio transcription app, Cockatoo uses artificial intelligence to quickly and accurately convert both audio and video files to text. And unlike some of its competitors, it offers a 95 percent accuracy quality guarantee, so you can be confident about the results.
Trint
The focus of Trint is creating meaningful content from audio and video files. Like the others, this transcription app is rooted in artificial intelligence, using the latest tech to create collaborative, interactive documents that can be shared among multiple users. As a bonus, it’s also available in more than 30 languages.
Rev.com
While most transcription apps offer a monthly plan, rev.com does things a little differently with a per-minute pricing structure. Offering audio and video transcription, closed captions, and translated subtitles – plus unlimited Zoom transcripts – this option is ideal for corporate clients looking to transcribe large volumes of text.
OTranscribe
Of course, not everyone requires an audio-to-text converter regularly enough to splash out on a subscription service. And in these cases, a free transcription app such as OTranscribe may well do the job. An online, open-source app that quickly translates audio and video files into interactive documents, OTranscribe provides an excellent alternative to the options listed above, boasting impressive functionality for a free service.
Ultimately, a lot of different factors will affect which transcription app is right for you, from your budget to the size of the files you’re working with. But whichever you choose, I’m confident you’ll never return to manual transcription again.
