Side by side
Buzz vs FOLKER
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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FOLKER is a free transcription editor centered on research and teaching corpus work. Its cGAT support and EXMARaLDA interoperability are relevant to users handling spoken German transcripts.
Visit FOLKERThe facts
| Buzz | FOLKER | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | agd.ids-mannheim.de |
| On transcription software | #8 of 46 | #12 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
FOLKER: what it does well
- Free download for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Supports cGAT minimal or basic transcripts.
- Interoperates with EXMARaLDA.
- Documentation includes a manual and video tutorial.
What to know first
- Intel Macs will not be supported in future releases.
- Workshops take place at irregular intervals.