8 best services for audio transcription to text

AI-based transcription services are becoming indispensable tools for students, journalists, podcasters, and businesspeople. We have compiled a review of the best solutions that will help save time and focus on what matters most.

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Otter.ai
An audio and video transcription platform. The free version allows uploading up to 600 minutes of audio per month, with a limit of 40 minutes per file. Users can edit transcripts, export them in various formats, and use paid features to increase limits and improve accuracy.

Speechnotes
A simple online service for recording speech and automatically converting it to text. It works through a browser and is suitable for quickly creating text. However, recognition errors may occur with poor sound quality. It is a free solution, although accuracy is sometimes limited.

Google Docs Voice Typing
A voice input tool from Google that can be used for real-time transcription. Although file uploading is not possible, the service works for free in Google Docs, requiring only a microphone and an internet connection. However, its functionality is limited compared to specialized platforms.

Speechpad
A tool for quickly converting audio and video to text with a file size limit of up to 50 MB. The service offers a free built-in text editor for correcting transcriptions, making it a good choice for small tasks.

Silero
Silero is suitable for users working with audio in Russian, English, German, and Spanish. It is a completely free tool with high accuracy for small projects, although it does not support popular video formats such as MP4.

Transkriptor
Transkriptor provides a free trial version that allows you to evaluate the quality of transcription. The service demonstrates good accuracy with high-quality sound and is suitable for testing or small tasks.

Mymeet.ai
Mymeet.ai offers 180 minutes of free online meeting transcription with the ability to integrate with Zoom and Google Meet platforms. An excellent choice for stenographing video conferences and work meetings.

Transcriber Bot
A Telegram bot that helps convert voice messages into text. To use it, simply start the bot, select the language, send a voice message, and within a few seconds you will receive the text version. The bot can also be added to group chats, where it will automatically convert all voice messages into text. This makes it an excellent tool for saving time and convenience.