Hindenburg Pro

Name: Hindenburg Pro
Author: Hindenburg Pro

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What Hindenburg Pro is

Hindenburg Pro is spoken-word audio editing software for journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, and audio storytellers. It records single-track and multitrack audio and imports BWF, WAV, MP2, MP3, MP4, and PolyWav files. Imported material is converted to uncompressed 64-bit floating-point WAV, while Auto Level aligns incoming audio with EBU loudness standards.

Its offline transcription runs locally, supports 99 languages, detects speakers, and handles multitrack projects. The Manuscript view makes transcript text searchable, supports navigation and text-based rough cuts, and allows transcript corrections. Hindenburg can capture system audio from Zoom, Google Meet, browsers, and streaming sources. Windows users can use VST3 plugins, while macOS users can use AU plugins. Publishing tools include Music Report, broadcast-ready loudness levels, and multiple publish targets.

A 30-day PRO trial includes 30 hours of transcription and Soundly sounds, requires no credit card, and ends automatically without subscription charges. Hindenburg says editing works offline and local transcription keeps sensitive material on the user's system. Windows and macOS are supported. Personal licenses cover one individual or one-person business and allow activation on up to two of that user's computers simultaneously.

Who it suits

Hindenburg Pro suits spoken-word professionals who record, edit, transcribe, and publish journalism, podcasts, broadcasts, or other audio stories. It is especially relevant to users needing local transcription, searchable manuscript editing, multitrack work, loudness preparation, and system-audio recording.

What it does well

Records single-track and multitrack audio
Offline transcription supports 99 languages
Manuscript enables searchable, text-based editing
Converts imports to 64-bit floating-point WAV
Supports VST3 on Windows and AU on macOS
Trial includes 30 transcription hours without a credit card

What to know first

No free plan is offered
Personal license is limited to one user
Personal activation allows two computers simultaneously
Plan allowances list 0 transcription hours for Perpetual, no allowance for Standard, 20 hours monthly for Plus, and 50 hours monthly for Premium

Limits

The 30-day trial includes 30 hours of transcription and ends automatically. Perpetual lists 0 transcription hours; Standard does not list a transcription allowance; Plus lists 20 hours per month and Premium lists 50; personal licenses cover one user and two simultaneous computer activations.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Perpetual	0 transcription hours	On request
Standard	Monthly, yearly, or perpetual options are shown; yearly prices are expressed as monthly installments; price not displayed in page text. · Basic Soundly library · No transcription hours listed	On request
Plus	Monthly, yearly, or perpetual options are shown; yearly prices are expressed as monthly installments; price not displayed in page text. · Basic Soundly library · 20 transcription hours per month	On request
Premium	Monthly, yearly, or perpetual options are shown; yearly prices are expressed as monthly installments; price not displayed in page text. · Premium Soundly library · 50 transcription hours per month	On request

As hindenburg.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Hindenburg website
Start the 30-day PRO trial without entering a credit card
Install the Windows or macOS editor
Record audio or import BWF, WAV, MP2, MP3, MP4, or PolyWav files
Use local transcription and the Manuscript view for editing
Add VST3 plugins on Windows or AU plugins on macOS
Publish using loudness tools and available targets

Verdict

Choose Hindenburg Pro for spoken-word production that combines multitrack editing, local transcription, manuscript-based cuts, and broadcast-oriented publishing. Consider another option if you require a free plan or a personal license for more than one user.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

No. Hindenburg Pro offers a 30-day trial instead.

What does the trial include?

The PRO trial includes 30 hours of free transcription and Soundly sounds, requires no credit card, and expires without subscription charges.

Which platforms are supported?

Hindenburg Pro supports Windows and macOS.

Does transcription run online?

Transcription runs offline and locally on the user's system.

How many users can a personal license cover?

A personal license is for one individual or one-person business and one user, with activation on up to two of that user's computers simultaneously.

What transcription allowances do the plans list?

Perpetual lists 0 transcription hours; Standard does not list a transcription allowance; Plus lists 20 hours per month, and Premium lists 50 hours per month.

Facts from Hindenburg Pro's own pages

Audio processing: Imported audio is converted to uncompressed 64-bit floating-point WAV, and Auto Level aligns incoming audio using EBU loudness standards. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Company and support: The company says it provides support and lists Hindenburg Systems ApS at Knabrostraede 20, Copenhagen, Denmark. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Editing: The Manuscript provides searchable text for navigating audio, rough-cutting in text, and correcting transcript errors. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Founded: 2008 · hindenburg.com, 24 Oct 2026
Free plan: No · hindenburg.com, 21 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark · hindenburg.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: Hindenburg can record system audio from Zoom, Google Meet, browsers, and streaming sources, and supports VST3 plugins on Windows and AU plugins on macOS. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
License limits: A personal license is for one individual or one-person business and one user, and can be activated on up to two of that user's computers simultaneously. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Multitrack editing: Yes · hindenburg.com, 21 Sept 2026
Noise reduction: Yes · hindenburg.com, 21 Sept 2026
Offline and privacy: Hindenburg says the editor works offline and that transcription runs locally so sensitive material stays on the user's system. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Platforms: The product works on Windows and macOS; the listed minimums include Windows 11 or later and macOS 13 Ventura through macOS Tahoe. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Publishing: The product offers Music Report, broadcast-ready loudness levels, and multiple publish targets. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: Hindenburg PRO is spoken-word audio editing software built for journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, and audio storytellers. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Recording and import: The product supports single- and multitrack recording and imports audio formats including BWF, WAV, MP2, MP3, MP4, and PolyWav. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Subscription and perpetual terms: Subscriptions include updates, upgrades, and support; perpetual Hindenburg PRO 2 licenses include updates through version 2.99. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS · hindenburg.com, 21 Sept 2026
Third-party plugins: Yes · hindenburg.com, 21 Sept 2026
Transcription: Offline transcription runs locally, supports 99 languages, and includes speaker detection and multitrack transcription. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Trial: The 30-day PRO trial includes 30 hours of free transcription and Soundly sounds, requires no credit card, and expires automatically without subscription charges. · hindenburg.com, 8 Oct 2026
Video synchronization: Yes · hindenburg.com, 21 Sept 2026