Simple Pay-As-You-Go Transcription Pricing
No subscription lock up. Simply pay for the minutes you need. Start with 30 free minutes.
$0.067/ min
That's $4 per hour of audio
- Transcribe, translate & summarize
- 150 minutes for $10
- No subscription, no hidden fees
Start with 30 free minutes — no card required
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 |
| 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
Paid credits stay in your account until you use them. Use them whenever you need.
30 Free Minutes
Try before you buy. Every new account gets 30 minutes of free transcription.
Transparent Pricing
$4 per audio hour. 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 47 languages. No extra charges for non-English content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pay-as-you-go pricing work?
With PlainScribe, you buy prepaid transcription credits instead of a subscription. Purchase 150 minutes of transcription credits for $10, which works out to $4 per audio hour. 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 - $4 per audio hour for transcription. There are no setup fees, no processing fees, and no minimum purchase requirements beyond our standard credit batches.
Do credits expire?
Paid PlainScribe credits expire one year after purchase. You can use them any time during that one-year period.
Is there a free trial?
Yes! New users receive 30 minutes of free 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 with prepaid credits. This can save occasional users hundreds of dollars compared to recurring subscriptions.
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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