Transcription Services
Updated 2026-04-01Happy Scribe Review 2026
Transcription and subtitle service offering both AI-generated and human-made transcripts in 150+ languages. Features include automatic subtitles, translation, and an interactive editor. GDPR-compliant and SOC 2 Type 2 certified for enterprise security.
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Free tier: 10-minute AI transcription trial; free meeting-recording tier with limits
Free
$0
- 10-minute AI transcription trial
- Meeting recordings (limits apply)
- AI transcription & subtitles
- Basic exports (watermarked video)
Basic
$17/mo
- 120 minutes/month
- AI transcription
- Subtitles
- Translation
Pro
$29/mo
- 600 minutes/month
- 3 user seats
- All Basic features
- Extended subtitle export formats
- Unlimited Ask AI (file & folder)
Business
$89/mo
- 6,000 minutes/month
- 5 user seats
- Workspace roles & permissions
- Unlimited style guides & glossaries
- 5% off human proofreading
Pros
- Supports 150+ languages for AI transcription
- Both AI and human transcription options
- Built-in subtitle generation
- Enterprise-grade security (SOC 2)
- Interactive online editor
Cons
- Human transcription costs extra
- Minutes don't roll over
- No real-time transcription
- Learning curve for advanced features
Best For
- Multilingual content creators
- Video producers needing subtitles
- Those needing human-accuracy transcripts
- Enterprise and compliance-focused teams
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Happy Scribe cost?
- Happy Scribe has four plans: Free ($0), Basic at $17/month, Pro at $29/month, and Business at $89/month.
- Is Happy Scribe free?
- Yes, up to a point. Happy Scribe has a free plan, which covers 10-minute AI transcription trial; free meeting-recording tier with limits. Paid plans start at $17/month with Basic, which includes 120 minutes/month and AI transcription.
- Does Happy Scribe have a free trial?
- Yes. The free tier includes a 10-minute automatic transcription trial plus a meeting-recording tier with limits, and video exports carry a watermark. Paid plans start at $17/mo.
- What's the difference between Happy Scribe's plans?
- Basic ($17/mo) covers 120 minutes a month with transcription, subtitles, and translation. Pro ($29/mo) raises that to 600 minutes with 3 seats, extended subtitle export formats, and unlimited Ask AI. Business ($89/mo) covers 6,000 minutes with 5 seats, workspace roles and permissions, unlimited style guides and glossaries, and 5% off human proofreading. Minutes do not roll over, and human transcription is billed separately.
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