Free or not: 15 recommended AI transcription apps and services [Comparison summary]

I don't really understand AI, but automatic transcription tools seem useful.

I'm sure there are many people out there who are thinking, "I'd like to try AI transcription at least once!"

But when you hear "AI tools,"

You can't use it properly without programming knowledge, right?

I'm sure there are many people out there who think this and hesitate.

Even if you research it yourself, you may find that various companies, such as Google, IBM, and Microsoft, have each developed their own systems for AI dedicated to transcription, and it may be difficult to understand the differences between them, which may make you feel even more reluctant to use them.

rest assured.

AI is easy to use, even for people who have no idea how it works!

This time, we have compiled a list of recommended transcription tools that even AI beginners can use .

There is also a brief explanation of AI transcription tools and voice recognition engines, so even people who are not familiar with AI or programming will be able to start using convenient automatic transcription tools right away.

Please be sure to watch until the end.

15 Recommended AI Transcription Apps and Services (Free and Included)

So, let’s get started by introducing some recommended AI transcription tools!

1. Mr. Transcription

The first recommendation for anyone looking for an AI transcription service is Mr. Transcription .

Mr. Transcription is a transcription service that uses the latest AI .

This is a service that can be used via a web browser and can be used from any device with an internet connection, such as a PC, tablet, or smartphone.

It is possible to use the latest transcription AI engine, ensuring the highest level of transcription accuracy.

It can transcribe a wide range of audio, including interviews and minutes, in a short amount of time and with high quality.

It supports a wide range of file formats, and in addition to audio, it can also transcribe video files and extract text from image data and PDFs .

Uses two types of the latest AI transcription engines

There are two types of AI transcription engines available :

PerfectVoice: Even long audio files can be transcribed in about 10 minutes, and supports 100 languages. AmiVoice: Speaker separation function available (transcription for each speaker possible), transcription can be completed in about the same time as the audio file.

It has the following characteristics:

You can make transcription even more convenient by using PerfectVoice for transcribing foreign languages such as English and Chinese, and AmiVoice for minutes of meetings where many people are speaking at the same time.

Many other AI transcription services do not allow you to choose which AI transcription engine to use, but the advantage of Mr. Transcription is that you can choose the AI transcription engine that suits the situation you want to use it in.

Of course, it also has a strong grasp of specialized terminology such as medical and IT terminology, and you can further improve its accuracy by using the dictionary function.

Free AI transcription service

There are multiple pricing plans available, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs and frequency of use.

You can transcribe up to one minute of audio for free without registering or logging in , so you can transcribe short audio without paying.

Even if you want to sign up for a paid plan, we recommend trying it for free first, as you can check in advance how accurately the transcription can be done!

• AI transcription engine: PerfectVoice, AmiVoice
• Supported media: audio, video, images, PDF
• 1 minute of audio/month, 3 images/month (free membership registration/login not required)

2. Ai PLANET - Voice Convert

Ai PLANET-VoiceConvert is an AI transcription service that supports meeting minutes and transcription .

Unusually for a tool that is so easy to use, it uses "Watson" (Speech to Text), developed by IBM, as its voice recognition engine.

Here too, AI transcription is possible from a variety of environments, such as a computer or smartphone, as long as you are connected to the Internet.

In addition to audio files, it also supports transcribing video data, and has the ability to create your own common and individual dictionaries to improve accuracy.

There is no free plan.

In addition to the low-cost "ASP (shared environment)" pricing plan, you can also choose "cloud" or "on-premise" dedicated environments for each user, so it can meet a wide range of business needs .

• AI (speech recognition engine): IBM Watson (Speech to Text)
• Supported media: Audio, video
• What you can do for free: None (1 month/30 hours free trial available)

Ai PLANET - VoiceConvert

3. Smart Writing

As the name suggests, Smart Secretary is an AI transcription service that specializes in meeting minutes .

This is a cloud-based AI transcription service that allows you to transcribe using the Google Chrome browser on your PC or the app on your iPhone.

It was developed based on a demonstration experiment conducted by Media Do Co., Ltd. and the Tokushima Prefectural Government since 2017, and has been adopted by over 1,200 companies, including major corporations and local governments.

There is no free plan and the fees are high, so it is not very suitable for personal use, but it offers dedicated plans with enhanced security measures, so it is recommended for companies that prioritize safety.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Google
• Supported media: Audio, video
• What you can do for free: None (14-day free trial available)

Smart Secretary

4. Texta

Texter is also a transcription service for meeting minutes.

In addition to automatically transcribing the contents of web conferences and creating minutes , it also supports transcribing audio data .

It's very easy to use; just log in and click the "Start Minutes" button.

You can also download the recording data, so you don't have to worry if the transcription doesn't work properly in real time.

The pricing plan is a one-price plan of 30,000 yen per month, and you can use it for up to 100 hours per month.

It's a little on the pricey side, so it's recommended for those who want to use AI transcription services in bulk at once .

*There was previously information about a free plan, but it is no longer mentioned.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Google
• Supported media: Audio, video
• Free things: Nothing

Texta

5. AI Transcription

"AI Transcription" is an AI transcription service provided by Tokyo Archive Center, a group company of Tokyo Transcription, which is renowned for transcribing professional writers.

You can use three AI transcription engines: Google, Azure, and AmiVoice.

You can try transcribing the first 60 seconds of a video without having to register as a member, and then pay after viewing the sample results.

In addition to audio data, video files can also be converted into text, and nine languages are supported.

This is an AI transcription service that is also useful for creating minutes from recorded data of web conferences.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Google, Azure, AmiVoice
• Supported media: Audio, video
• What you can do for free: The first 60 seconds of your audio is free

AI Transcription

6. Voice Rep PRO 3

Voice Rep PRO 3 is an AI transcription software that you install on your computer .

Many AI transcription services are used via a web browser, and installed software is becoming rare these days.

The only supported OS is Windows.

The AI transcription uses Google's AI engine and requires an internet connection to use.

It comes with an AI automatic transcription tool and a high-performance editor, and is packed with features as a transcription editor, such as a timeline (timestamp), automatic punctuation insertion, numeric notation conversion, and text proofreading tools.

It also has a text reading function , so you can check for mistakes not only by looking at it but also by listening to it.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Google
• Supported media: Audio
• What you can do for free: None (3-minute trial version available)

Voice Rep PRO 3

7. Otter

Otter is an AI transcription service specializing in English.

In terms of functionality, it has a comprehensive speaker identification function that can distinguish speakers by identifying their voiceprints.

While most transcription tools require users to access the tool from different devices in order to distinguish between different speakers, Otter can distinguish between different speakers even within the same audio data.

If the audio is in English, transcription of meetings can be done smoothly.

It also has other useful features for reviewing and editing transcribed data, such as keyword search and automatic synchronization of text and recorded audio (highlight display).

• AI (voice recognition engine): proprietary
• Supported media: Audio, video
• What you can do for free: Real-time transcription only, 300 minutes/month

Otter

8.AutoMemo

AutoMemo is an AI transcription service operated by Sourcenext that supports meeting minutes .

By purchasing a dedicated AI voice recorder , you can transcribe for free for up to one hour.

*Transcriptions over one hour are available for a monthly or annual fee, up to 30 hours per month.

There are two types of AI voice recorders: "AutoMemo S" for 19,800 yen and "AutoMemo R" for 13,860 yen.

A nice feature is that you don't have to go through the trouble of setting up a microphone and other recording equipment .

In addition, it also has functions for searching, organizing, and editing transcribed text.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Whisper
• Supported media: Audio
• What you can do for free: Up to 1 hour free (but you must purchase a dedicated IC recorder)

AutoMemo

9. RimoVoice

RimoVoice is an AI transcription service that specializes in transcribing Japanese .

This is an AI transcription service that can be used from a browser, and not only does it allow you to upload audio files and transcribe them, it also has an automatic text summarization function using AI .

Pricing is available on an hourly basis (for personal use) or monthly basis (for businesses), and a free trial is also available.

This is one of the AI transcription services that is convenient for business use, such as for recording minutes and interviews.

• AI (voice recognition engine): proprietary
• Supported media: Audio
• What you can do for free: Audio only, up to 60 minutes free (for personal use only)

RimoVoice

10. Sloos

Sloos is an AI transcription service that can be used for purposes such as creating meeting minutes, taking notes for call centers, and online medical consultations.

The powerful speaker separation function makes it possible to accurately distinguish who is speaking and create highly-quality transcription text.

Another key point is that it can be used in conjunction with web conferencing services such as Zoom and Teams.

• AI (voice recognition engine): proprietary
• Supported media: Audio
• What you can do for free: Everything

Sloos

11.Notta

Notta is a feature-rich AI transcription service.

It supports multiple languages and uses the optimal voice recognition engine for each language, allowing for highly accurate transcription for each language (note, however, that users cannot choose the language).

The key point is that it can be used in a variety of ways, such as by using a Chrome extension or by having integration with Zoom .

In web conferences, you can add the Notta Bot to the meeting members and the web version of Notta will automatically transcribe the meeting contents.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Google, Azure, Amazon, AmiVoice, etc.
• Supported media: Audio, video
• Free activities: 120 minutes/month

Notta

12.YOMEL

YOMEL is an AI transcription service for creating meeting minutes.

Unlike other all-purpose AI transcription services, it specializes in meeting minutes , and the quality of the transcriptions it produces is said to be very high.

Transcription is only available in real time , and with just one click after recording, 90 to 100 percent of the entire minutes can be completed.

The trial period allows you to transcribe for free for up to 10 hours (but is limited to two weeks), after which you will be charged a monthly fee.

This is an AI transcription service recommended for those who are troubled by the hassle of taking minutes.

• AI (voice recognition engine): proprietary
• Supported media: Audio
• Free usage: 10 hours (limited to a 2-week trial period)

YOMEL

13.One Minutes

One Minutes is another AI transcription service that can be used through a web browser and supports recording meeting minutes.

Not only does it transcribe meeting contents in real time and create minutes, it also has an automatic summary function.

It also has a real-time translation function.

Rates are based on a monthly basis and there are individual rates (up to 3 hours per month) and corporate rates (from 10 hours per month).

After registration you can try it free for a 7-day trial period .

• AI (voice recognition engine): proprietary
• Supported media: Audio
• What you can do for free: Free for 7 days after registration

One Minute

14. Group Transcribe

Group Transcribe is a meeting and AI transcription app for iPhone provided by Microsoft.

By installing it on your iPhone and using it in meetings, the AI will transcribe each person who speaks.

However, in order to use it, everyone attending the meeting must have the app installed.

It is free to use.

As a Microsoft product, the AI transcription performance is high and it is easy to use.

English is also available.

This is an app that you'll want to use for conferences and meetings between iPhone users.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Azure
• Supported media: Audio
• Free: Everything (but only in real time)

Group Transcribe

15. Google Docs

Google Docs is a very well-known service, but it actually has an AI transcription feature that is surprisingly little known.

Since this is a Google service, it uses Google's AI transcription engine .

By turning on voice input on the editing screen of Google Docs, it will automatically recognize voice input from the microphone.

However, it mainly supports real-time voice input , and in order to convert prepared voice data into text, you will need to use ingenuity such as passing it through a microphone or using the computer's "stereo mixer function."

It requires computer knowledge and is very time-consuming, so if you're using it for purposes other than real-time voice input, we recommend choosing one of the other services introduced in this article.

• AI (voice recognition engine): Google
• Supported media: Audio
• What you can do for free: Everything is free (except for real-time transcription)

Google Docs

What is an AI transcription tool?

You can use AI transcription tools even if you don't know much about AI, but you can use them more effectively if you know the basic mechanisms.

So, from here on, I will briefly explain how AI transcription tools work.

How AI transcription works

AI transcription services include:

• A system called a speech recognition engine allows a computer to recognize human voices.
• Converting the recognized content into a string

This is how we transcribe.

Some AI transcription tools analyze audio characteristics (such as voiceprints) to identify speakers and can be used for things like meeting minutes.

AI-based voice recognition has been developed since the 1970s , but in recent years, advances in deep learning technology have significantly improved its accuracy, and it has grown to the point where it can be easily used by individuals .

Benefits of AI transcription tools

Benefits of using AI transcription tools

• Save time and automate transcription work
• Accuracy can be improved by registering the dictionary and additional learning
• It is cheaper than manual transcription services

Some points include:

Using AI transcription tools can dramatically improve the efficiency of transcription work.

It is already possible to transcribe with a very high level of accuracy, but there are still many people who have not yet adopted it, so this is your chance to be one of the first to get started and lead the way!

Types of AI (voice recognition engine)

New voice recognition engines are constantly being developed, some examples include the following:

• Advanced Media AmiVoice
• Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
• Microsoft Azure Speech to Text
• IBM Watson Speech to Text
• Nuance Communications Dragon
• Apple Siri
• Amazon Transcribe
• NTT SpeechRec
• NEC Enhanced Speech Analysis

In addition , Mr. Transcription uses an AI voice recognition engine called "PerfectVoice."

We will briefly explain the characteristics of each.

Advanced Media AmiVoice

AmiVoice is an AI engine specialized in transcription, and has outstanding performance as a transcription tool exclusively for Japanese .

It is an evolution of the former major transcription software "AmiVoice SP2" to suit modern environments and needs, and achieves high-performance transcription capabilities based on many years of proven performance.

Speaking only of Japanese, the recognition rate (transcription accuracy) seems to be higher than Google .

In addition, it also has a speaker separation function that can be useful for recording meeting minutes, etc.

This is an AI engine that can also be used with "Mr. Transcription."

AmiVoice Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Speech-to-Text

Google Cloud Speech-to-Text is an AI transcription engine made by Google and is used by many AI transcription services.

It is characterized by its high accuracy, and also supports multiple languages, thoroughly covering dialects and other languages .

Google Cloud Speech-to-Text

IBM Watson Speech to Text

Watson Speech to Text is a speech recognition AI developed by IBM.

Its ability to transcribe conversations is comparable to that of Google .

Since it is possible to improve accuracy in specialized fields through additional learning, it is widely used by users who expect customization.

This is an AI transcription engine that is more often used by large corporate call centers than by ordinary individuals.

IBM Watson Speech to Text

Microsoft Azure Speech to Text

Microsoft Azure Speech to Text is an AI transcription engine developed by Microsoft.

In the medical and IT genres, transcription is possible with a fair degree of accuracy .

In 2021, Microsoft acquired Nuance, a major voice recognition company, so we can expect improvements in accuracy and additional features to be added in the future.

Microsoft Azure Speech to Text

Nuance Communications Dragon

Nuance Communications Dragon is a transcription AI developed by Nuance, a long-established AI voice recognition company also known as the developer of Apple's Siri .

*In Japan, it was also a huge hit as a competing software to AmiVoice SP2 called Dragon Speaking.

As mentioned above, it was acquired by Microsoft in 2021, so its functions may be incorporated into Microsoft Azure in the future.

Nuance Dragon Speech Recognition

Apple Siri

Apple Siri is a voice recognition AI that is familiar to anyone who uses an iPhone or Mac .

It can be used for voice input on iPhones and Macs, and although it takes some effort, with some ingenuity it can also be used for transcription.

The advantage is that it's free to use as long as you have an iPhone or Mac.

Apple Siri

Amazon Transcribe

Amazon Transcribe is a service provided by Amazon that automatically converts speech to text.

Like other voice recognition AI, it is used for a variety of business purposes, including meeting minutes and call centers.

To use it, you need to sign a contract with AWS (Amazon Web Services), just like with other Amazon services.

Amazon Transcribe

NTT SpeechRec

NTT SpeechRec is a speech recognition AI developed by NTT Laboratories in Japan.

It uses the media processing AI MediaGnosis, and in addition to voice recognition, it also supports information estimation from facial images and text processing.

Tuning for specializations and proper nouns is also possible .

It is one of the types of AI that is mainly used for business purposes.

NTT SpeechRec

NEC Enhanced Speech Analysis

NEC Enhanced Speech Analysis is an AI transcription service that utilizes NEC's proprietary voice analysis technology .

It can be used for business purposes such as transcribing web conferences, taking notes for business negotiations, and taking voice memos for inspection work.

Its strength is that it can be used without problems even in noisy environments.

NEC Enhanced Speech Analysis

PerfectVoice

PerfectVoice is one of the AI speech recognition engines used by the AI transcription service "Transcription-san."

It is characterized by its speed, capable of transcribing even long audio files in about 10 minutes, and its high accuracy, which is on the same level as or higher than other AI transcription engines .

Another attractive feature is that it supports a whopping 100 languages .

This is an AI engine that you should definitely use if you are unsure how to transcribe audio or video files.

You can try it out for free and without registration on the official Mr. Transcription website, so why not give it a try?

summary

This time, we explained an automatic transcription tool that uses AI (voice recognition engine) .

Finally, let’s review the AI transcription tools introduced in this article.

1. Transcription Mr.
2. Ai PLANET - VoiceConvert
3. Smart Secretary
4. Texta
5. AI Transcription
6. Voice Rep PRO 3
7. Otter
8. AutoMemo
9. RimoVoice
10. Sloos
11. Notta
12. YOMEL
13. One Minute
14. Group Transcribe
15. Google Docs

AI seems difficult and I don't really understand it...

If you are reluctant to try something like that, you may miss out on a great opportunity.

By using the tools introduced here, you can easily perform automatic transcription even if you have no knowledge of AI or programming.

Whether or not you can make good use of these convenient tools is not only important for making your life easier, but also for setting yourself apart at work.

Why not try out our AI transcription service?

■ AI transcription service "Mr. Transscription"

"Mr. Transcription" is an online transcription tool that can be used from zero initial cost and 1,000 yen per month (* free version available).

• Supports more than 20 file formats such as audio, video, and images
• Can be used from both PC and smartphone
• Supports technical terms such as medical care, IT, and long-term care
• Supports creation of subtitle files and speaker separation
• Supports transcription in approximately 100 languages ​​including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, etc.

To use it, just upload the audio file from the site. Transcription text is available in seconds to tens of minutes.
You can use it for free if you transcribe it for up to 10 minutes, so please try it once.

It is "Mr. Transcription" who can easily transcribe from audio, video, and images. Transcription allows you to transcribe for up to 10 minutes for free. You can copy, download, search, delete, etc. the transcribed text. You can also create subtitle files, which is ideal for transcription of interview videos.

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