No. 5 of 24 ·Podcast Transcription Software

mercuryScribe

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux

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Three barsScore 6.5

mercuryScribe is ranked #5 of 24 in podcast transcription software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

mercuryScribe plans and pricing

Free Free Free and open-source under the MIT license; personal, academic, or commercial use mercuryscribe.com · 3 Oct 2026

Product: mercuryScribe is a locally run web interface for transcribing audio and video files.
Transcription: It uses Faster Whisper to transcribe speech and pyannote models to distinguish speakers.
Editing: Users can edit transcripts in a browser and save changes to VTT files.
Output: The tool generates HTML and DOCX files with speaker names and timestamps.
Privacy: The FAQ says audio, transcripts, and metadata are not sent to external services; models are pulled from Hugging Face.
Compliance: The FAQ says suitability for HIPAA or GDPR depends on the user's implementation and advises consulting their compliance team.
Integration: MAXQDA support is the default, and custom integrations can be developed.
Install options: The maker documents Docker, a Windows package, and Python package installation.
Model access: Users need a Hugging Face access token and must accept terms for the required models.
Support: Professional services include installation help, team training, workshops, and private server setup with GPUs.
Paid services: Enterprise support may include priority support, custom installations, SLAs, and pre-configured solutions; the software itself is free.
Intended users: The maker describes it as built for researchers and suitable for journalists, podcasters, organizations, educators, accessibility groups, and professionals.
Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Price from: Free

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