No Monthly Hour Cap on Default Modes
No monthly hour cap on the default transcription modes.
The highest-accuracy modes carry a weekly usage limit shown in Settings; unlimited modes remain available when it is hit.
Dictation Software That Turns Voice Into Text in Seconds
Record your thoughts. Upload the audio. Make the words your own.
Why Cockatoo Works Differently
Published Accuracy Tests You Can Audit
No bare percentages. No unverifiable claims.
Independently Owned With An In-House Transcription Engine
Cockatoo runs its own transcription engine and employs human support staff. No advertising revenue.
Accuracy On Difficult Accents, Raw Speed, Ease Of Use
Our users appreciate accuracy on difficult accents and dialects, raw speed, and ease of use.
Published Accuracy Tests
The tests use the standard public benchmark researchers use to compare transcription engines, plus real-world audio samples with background noise and accents.
| Language | Word error rate |
|---|---|
| English | 3.9% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| French | 7.8% |
| German | 2.4% |
Lower is better. Selected per-language results from the public benchmark. Updated October 27, 2026.
Explore the full accuracy reportMade Possible By In-House Inference Economics
Cockatoo runs its own transcription engine on its own infrastructure. In-house inference removes the per-hour API costs that force competitors to cap usage or raise prices.
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.docxCaptionsTimed to your recording
.srtNotesReady to review and share
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Long-term storage is in the US. Data is retained while your account is active and removed when you delete files or your account.
Support engineers access files only with your explicit permission.
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Three Steps: Upload, Transcribe, Export
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- Step 1
Upload From YouTube, Dropbox, Drive, Or Your Device
Paste a YouTube link, import from Dropbox or Google Drive, or upload files directly from your computer. Cockatoo auto-detects the language. You can override it before transcription starts.
- Step 2
Video Audio Extracted Automatically, Export SRT Subtitles
Upload a video file and Cockatoo extracts the audio automatically. Export your transcript as pdf, docx, txt, srt; bulk export supported.
- Step 3
Browser Editor For Corrections, One-Click AI Summaries
Edit the transcript in the browser using the built-in editor. Generate AI summaries with one click. Both features are unlimited on Pro.
Sofia
Note for tomorrow's presentation: open with the problem we're trying to solve, then explain why it matters.
Sofia
Add an example from the customer interviews. Keep it specific, and leave time for questions at the end.
Sofia
Before sharing the draft, check the names, review the key points, and turn these notes into a short outline.
Questions, answered
Built for Uploaded Files, Not Live Meetings
No. Cockatoo is built for uploaded audio and video files, not live speech-to-text or meeting bots.
No. Upload a file in your browser and the transcript appears in seconds. No installation.
No API keys. No configuration steps before you start.
Trusted by People Who Check Every Word
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āThe app has simplified my dissertation work by trascribing the interviews I am working with currently.ā
āThis transcriber is incredibly accurate, and not bothered by all the different accents i present it with. Highly recommended.ā
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| Paid-plan usage | How it works |
|---|---|
| Default modes | No monthly hour cap |
| Highest-accuracy modes | Weekly usage budget shown in Settings |
| When the budget is reached | Unlimited default modes remain available |
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