One common question that I receive is, “How can I transcribe this audio or video file?” Providing transcriptions for media make them more accessible and searchable. The list below offers some options that I have gathered over the years.
Automated Services
These use machine learning to produce the transcript.
- Trint.com – $15/hr. (they offer a 30 min free trial)
- Temi.com – $6/hr. (free trial available)
- Spext – $21/hr. (they offer a 30 min free trial)
Manual services
These transcriptions are done by a human.
- Fiverr – This service allows you to post a job and someone will freelance. Quality and cost will vary.
- Upwork – This service allows you to post a job and someone will freelance. Quality and cost will vary.
- Rev.com – $60/hour. Most expensive of the lot, but offers good quality, and file format options.
One last option…
This is a free option but ymmv (your mileage may vary). Make sure you are connected to wired internet if you try this.
Google Voice Typing/iOS/Android Speech-to-text