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Plainscribe

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Effortless Transcription, Translation, and Summarization

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Inputs: audio, video
Type
Saas
Company
PlainScribe
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About Plainscribe

PlainScribe is a service that transcribes, translates, and summarizes audio and video files. It offers a simple way to convert media files into text, break language barriers with translations to 50+ languages, and extract key insights through summarization. The service supports large files up to 100MB and offers flexible pay-as-you-go pricing.

How to Use

Upload your audio or video file to PlainScribe. The service processes the file and sends you an email when it's done. You can then search through the transcribed text, summarize it, and download the results in various formats.

Key Features

  • Audio and video transcription
  • Translation to 50+ languages
  • Summarization of transcripts
  • CSV and subtitle (SRT/VTT) exports

Use Cases

  • Transcribing lectures, interviews, and conversations
  • Translating audio and video content for a global audience
  • Summarizing long audio or video files to extract key information
  • Creating subtitles for videos

Key Features

Support for 50+ languages
Pay-as-you-go pricing
No-hassle upload for large files
Automatic data deletion after 7 days
Summarization of transcripts
Searchable text feature
Email notifications for processed files
Options to purchase minutes in batches
Multi-function service including transcription, translation, and summarization
Pricing at $0.067 per minute or $10 for 150 minutes

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Private by default: transcripts auto-delete after 7 days
  • No subscription required – pay only for what you use
  • High accuracy (up to 99%)
  • Supports 47 languages with automatic detection
  • 30 free minutes to try without a credit card
  • Desktop app allows full offline transcription for sensitive files
  • Multiple export formats (TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, JSON)
  • Prepaid credits last one year, no monthly quotas
Cons
  • Minimum purchase of $10 required to start
  • Prepaid credits expire after one year
  • Only 47 languages supported (no coverage beyond that)
  • No human transcription option available
  • Desktop app only included when purchasing credits (not free standalone)
  • No free plan beyond the initial 30 minutes

Best For

Journalists: Journalists can transcribe interviews for accurate reporting.Researchers: Researchers can transcribe focus group discussions or interviews for analysis.Businesses: Businesses can translate meeting recordings to break language barriers.Students: Students can use the service to transcribe lectures for study aids.Content Creators: Content creators can transcribe videos to improve SEO and accessibility.Podcasters: Podcasters can transcribe episodes for better audience engagement.Transcriptionists: Transcriptionists can improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.Academics: Academics can summarize lengthy research papers for quick insights.Legal Professionals: Legal professionals can transcribe court hearings or client interviews.Healthcare Providers: Healthcare providers can transcribe patient consultations for accurate record-keeping.

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