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Buzz vs FileToText
Both stand on transcription software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Buzz brings multiple transcription inputs, transcript tools, and export formats into a free desktop app. Check its hardware requirements and operating-system notes before choosing it.
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Free plan API
Choose FileToText if you need speaker-aware transcripts with word-level timestamps, synced playback and multiple export formats. The free preview lets you try the first 10 minutes of one file without a credit card. Look elsewhere if you need to submit a YouTube page link directly.
Visit FileToTextThe facts
| Buzz | FileToText | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | FileToText |
| Website | github.com | filetotext.ai |
| On transcription software | #8 of 46 | #21 of 46 |
Buzz: what it does well
- Accepts audio, video, YouTube links, and microphone audio
- Exports transcripts as TXT, SRT, or VTT
- Supports speaker identification and speech separation
- Free desktop application under the MIT License
What to know first
- Requires AVX2 CPU support
- Current macOS support requires Apple silicon
- Unsigned Windows app may trigger an installation warning
FileToText: what it does well
- Accepts common audio and video formats, with files up to 20 hours.
- Batch upload supports up to 10 files.
- Speaker labels can be renamed and reassigned.
- Per-word timestamps appear with synced audio playback.
- Exports transcripts as TXT, DOCX, SRT or WebVTT.
What to know first
- Requires a file upload; YouTube page links are not supported.
- Monthly plans have included minute allowances.
- Available platform is API.
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