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HappyScribe Legal vs MatterScribe
Both stand on legal 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Visit HappyScribe Legal 
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
MatterScribe brings legal audio transcription, review and export tools together, including direct .TRM support and multilingual handling. Buyers should account for plan-based file retention and the fact that the output is not certified.
Visit MatterScribeThe facts
| HappyScribe Legal | MatterScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: €8.50 a month | Professional: $270 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | happyscribe.com | matterscribe.com |
| On legal transcription software | #1 of 24 | #2 of 24 |
HappyScribe Legal: what it does well
MatterScribe: what it does well
- Reads .TRM files directly and preserves multi-channel audio.
- Search, playback and editing are combined in its dashboard.
- Exports include speaker labels and timestamps.
- Detects mixed-language recordings and offers labeled translations.
- AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS in transit.
What to know first
- Produces rough transcripts, not certified court-admissible records.
- Trial lasts 14 days and requires a payment method.
- Trial and pay-as-you-go files are retained for 3 days.
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