StenoCAT Reporter is Windows court reporting software for creating and editing transcripts from stenographic input. Its live workflow supports realtime output, CART display, seating charts, multiple simultaneous outputs, and remote scoping with audio through StenoCAT’s servers. With InSync, the software records MP3 audio as you write, links the recording to the transcript, and supports synchronized playback and audio editing. For delivery, it produces searchable PDF transcripts with bookmarks and digital signatures, and can export ASCII, RTF/CRE, and PDF files. The maker says it works with modern and most older stenography writers; realtime transcripts can also be shared through the separate TrialBook streaming product. Users can choose a secondary backup location on a computer, flash drive, or cloud service for transcripts and audio. StenoCAT is paid, with listed plans from $175/mo. The Reporter FLEX subscription is 674.00 USD per month, including a nonrefundable startup fee; annual options are 1449.00 USD, 1824.00 USD, and 2199.00 USD. Licenses do not allow concurrent use on multiple devices. StenoCAT requires Windows 11 and does not support virtualized Windows on versions 8 and above. New users receive specialized training, and licensed users can attend live webinars at no charge.
Who it is for
StenoCAT Reporter suits court reporters who need to create and edit stenographic transcripts, including new reporters and those upgrading legacy systems. Its realtime output, audio-linked transcripts, and offline-capable FLEX option may also suit reporters with specific live workflow or offline needs.
What is good
- Supports CART display, seating charts, and multiple simultaneous outputs.
- InSync links recorded MP3 audio to transcripts for synchronized playback.
- Exports searchable PDFs with bookmarks and digital signatures.
- Offers secondary backups to computer, flash drive, or cloud service.
- New users receive specialized training; licensed users can attend free webinars.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Requires Windows 11 and does not support virtualized Windows on versions 8 and above.
- Licenses do not permit concurrent use on multiple devices.
- Reporter FLEX costs 674.00 USD per month, including the startup fee.
Verdict
Choose StenoCAT Reporter if you need stenographic transcript production with realtime tools, audio synchronization, and multiple export formats. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan, concurrent device use, or support for an operating system outside its stated Windows requirements.
Get started with StenoCAT Reporter
- Visit https://www.stenocat.com/ and choose a subscription plan.
- Use Windows 11, the listed required operating system.
- Activate the license using its applicable method: virtual key or FLEX QR-code activation.
- Connect a compatible stenography writer to begin producing transcripts.
- Set a secondary backup location for transcripts and audio if needed.
Limits to know first
There is no free plan. The Reporter FLEX plan costs 674.00 USD per month, including a 499.00 USD nonrefundable startup fee, and limits activation to one device at a time; annual plans also specify one activation, with additional activation terms varying by plan.
Questions about StenoCAT Reporter
How much does StenoCAT Reporter cost?
The listed starting price is $175/mo. Specific subscriptions include Reporter FLEX at 674.00 USD per month, plus annual plans at 1449.00 USD, 1824.00 USD, and 2199.00 USD.
Is there a free plan?
No. Updates are free to subscribers.
What platform does it support?
It is designed for Windows and lists Windows 11 as required. Virtualized Windows on versions 8 and above is unsupported.
What transcript formats can it produce?
It produces searchable PDF transcripts with bookmarks and digital signatures, and exports ASCII, RTF/CRE, and PDF.
Can it work offline?
FLEX licenses can run offline using QR-code activation and revalidate at renewal. Basic licenses use a server-issued virtual key and require regular online revalidation.
Does it support realtime sharing?
It supports realtime output and can share realtime transcripts through the separate TrialBook streaming product.
StenoCAT Reporter plans and pricing
All plansCompared on legal transcription software
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $175/mo
- Speaker identification
- Yes
- Timestamp controls
- Yes
- Legal formatting
- Yes
- Transcription mode
- live
