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easytranscript vs Express Scribe
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.
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easytranscript pairs manual editing tools with automatic transcription on paid plans. The free Test version is limited to manual work, while online audio processing uses Microsoft Azure and Gladia.
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Choose Express Scribe if you need a transcription player with timestamps, configurable playback controls and dictation handling across desktop platforms. Look elsewhere or consider a professional edition if your workflow depends on proprietary recorder formats, which are not included in the free edition.
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| easytranscript | Express Scribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Express Scribe Basic Annual Plan: $79.99 a year |
| Plans published | 11 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | easytranscript.de | nch.com.au |
| On transcription software | #9 of 46 | #5 of 46 |
easytranscript: what it does well
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Detects speaker changes automatically
- Supports DOCX, ODT, RTF, and TXT exports
- Programmable footswitches control playback
What to know first
- Free Test version has no automatic transcription
- Free Test version excludes export, backups, and saving
- Online audio may be processed outside the EU in exceptional cases
Express Scribe: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Variable-speed playback retains constant pitch.
- Supports keyboard hotkeys and professional USB foot pedals.
- Receives dictations through FTP, email or a local network.
- Works with SAPI-compliant speech-recognition software.
What to know first
- The free edition is limited to common audio formats.
- Proprietary recorder formats require a professional edition.
- The native Linux build may not support some proprietary formats.
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