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StenoCAT Reporter
What StenoCAT Reporter is
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 a 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 suits
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 it does well
- 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 a month, including the startup fee.
Limits
There is no free plan. The Reporter FLEX plan costs $674 a 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.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| StenoCAT Reporter 1 Year Virtual Key Subscription with InSync | $950.00 list price + $499.00 nonrefundable startup fee; page shows Price $1,449.00 · 1 virtual key activation (1 user) · 1 realtime session at a time · no concurrent use · requires internet to activate | $1,449 a year |
| StenoCAT PLUS - 1 Year with TrialBook Basic | $1,325.00 list price + $499.00 nonrefundable startup fee; page shows Price $1,824.00 · unlimited basic Wi-Fi streaming · 1 activation (1 user) · no concurrent use · optional additional activation | $1,824 a year |
| StenoCAT PRO with TrialBook PRO | $1,700.00 list price + $499.00 nonrefundable startup fee; page shows Price $2,199.00 · unlimited internet streaming · 1 user · second activation free for non-concurrent use · optional additional activation | $2,199 a year |
| Reporter - StenoCAT Flex Subscription | 1 month subscription; page shows List Price $175.00 + $499.00 nonrefundable startup fee; Price $674.00 · activation limited to one device at a time · offline/online activation · mobile device required to scan QR code | $674 a month |
As stenocat.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- 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.
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.
Questions
How much does StenoCAT Reporter cost?
The listed starting price is $175/mo. Specific subscriptions include Reporter FLEX at $674 a 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.
Facts from StenoCAT Reporter's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes the product for court reporters, including new reporters, users upgrading legacy systems, and reporters who need offline use. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Audio
- InSync records MP3 audio while writing, links it to the transcript, and supports synchronized playback and audio editing. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Backups
- Users can set a secondary backup location on a computer, flash drive, or cloud service for transcripts and audio. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker says StenoCAT works with modern and most older stenography writers and can share realtime transcripts through its separate TrialBook streaming product. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The license does not permit concurrent use on multiple devices, and FLEX subscriptions do not offer additional activations. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- StenoCAT Reporter is court reporting software for producing and editing transcripts from stenographic input. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Realtime
- It supports realtime output, CART display, seating charts, multiple simultaneous outputs, and remote scoping with audio through its servers. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Basic licenses use a server-issued virtual key and require regular online revalidation; FLEX licenses can run offline using QR-code activation and revalidate at renewal. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Technical support is available weekdays from 7 AM to 6 PM Pacific time, except holidays, by phone or callback request. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker says StenoCAT is designed for Windows, lists Windows 11 as required, and does not support virtualized Windows on versions 8 and above. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Training
- New users receive specialized training, and licensed users can attend live webinars free of charge. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Transcript delivery
- The software produces searchable PDF transcripts with bookmarks and digital signatures, and exports ASCII, RTF/CRE, and PDF formats. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Updates
- Software updates are distributed online, are required to keep the software current, and are free to subscribers. · stenocat.com, 5 Oct 2026
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