Simple Pay-As-You-Go Transcription Pricing
No subscription lock up. Simply pay for the minutes you need. Start with 15 free minutes.
Transcribe, Translate & Summarize your files
$0.067/ min
That's just $4.02 per hour of audio
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Compare Transcription Service Pricing
See how PlainScribe stacks up against other transcription services
| Service | Pricing Model | Cost per Minute | Cost for 1 Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlainScribe | Pay-as-you-go | $0.067 | $4.02 |
| Rev (AI) | Pay-per-minute | $0.25 | $15.00 |
| Rev (Human) | Pay-per-minute | $1.50 | $90.00 |
| Otter.ai | Monthly subscription | $16.99/month* | Varies by usage |
*Subscription-based pricing requires monthly commitment regardless of usage
Why Choose Pay-As-You-Go?
No Monthly Fees
Only pay when you transcribe. No recurring charges eating into your budget.
Credits Never Expire
Your purchased minutes stay in your account forever. Use them whenever you need.
15 Free Minutes
Try before you buy. Every new account gets 15 minutes of free transcription.
Transparent Pricing
$0.067 per minute. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no fine print.
Bulk Savings
Purchase 150 minutes for just $10. Perfect for podcasters and content creators.
Multi-Language Support
Same low price for 100+ languages. No extra charges for non-English content.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pricing
How does pay-as-you-go pricing work?
With PlainScribe, you only pay for what you use. Purchase credits at $0.067 per minute of audio/video transcription. No monthly fees, no commitments - just straightforward pricing based on your actual usage.
Are there any hidden fees?
No hidden fees whatsoever. The price you see is the price you pay - $0.067 per minute for transcription. There are no setup fees, no processing fees, and no minimum purchase requirements beyond our standard credit batches.
Do credits expire?
No, your PlainScribe credits never expire. Once you purchase credits, they remain in your account until you use them, giving you complete flexibility.
Is there a free trial?
Yes! New users receive 15 free minutes of transcription to try PlainScribe. This allows you to test our AI transcription quality before making any purchase.
How does PlainScribe compare to subscription services?
Unlike subscription services that charge monthly fees whether you use them or not, PlainScribe uses pay-as-you-go pricing. This means you only pay for actual transcription minutes used. For occasional users, this can save hundreds of dollars compared to monthly subscriptions like Otter.ai ($16.99/month) or per-minute services like Rev ($0.25-$1.50/min).
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through our secure payment processor. Your payment information is never stored on our servers.
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