Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sonix | 10 USD | trial | Transcription & meetings |
 TurboScribe | 20 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 HappyScribe | 8.50 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Transgate | 1.49 USD | trial | Transcription & meetings |
 Vocova | 7.5 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 MacWhisper | not listed | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Fireflies.ai | 10 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Otter Meeting Agent | 16.99 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Wispr Flow | 12 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
Each alternative in short
1. TurboScribe
Converts audio and video files to text transcripts in seconds, with speaker labels and translation, for people who transcribe meetings, interviews and podcasts.
Yes, there is a free plan. 3 transcripts per day, each up to 30 minutes long, one file at a time, with lower processing priority.
2. HappyScribe
AI notetaker and transcription tool that turns meetings, calls and audio or video files into notes, summaries and subtitles in 150+ languages.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: unlimited meeting recordings, 45 minutes per recording, 10-minute free trial of AI Transcription, Subtitling and Translation, limited recording history, AI Chat for 3 files per month. Human proofreading from 2.00 USD/min.
3. Transgate
AI transcription and translation of audio and video files in 50+ languages, with summaries, highlights and chat over transcripts.
There is a free trial. Free trial account with 20 minutes of transcription, no credit card required.
4. Vocova
AI transcription of audio and video to text in 100+ languages, with speaker labels, translation and export, for anyone who needs transcripts.
Yes, there is a free plan. 30 minut transkrypcji, zapis do 3 transkryptów, 100+ języków, eksport jako zwykły tekst, linki do udostępniania, pliki do 30 MB.
5. MacWhisper
Mac app that transcribes audio and video into text on-device using Whisper and other speech models, for meetings, interviews and lectures.
Yes, there is a free plan. The base app includes transcription of audio and video files, editing, search and exports; some Whisper models are fully available only to Pro users.
6. Fireflies.ai
AI assistant that transcribes, summarizes and searches meetings and calls, and pushes notes and tasks into your CRM and work tools.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free forever plan with unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries, 400 mins of storage per team, 20 AI credits, meeting search, AskFred and API access.
7. Otter Meeting Agent
AI notetaker that transcribes meetings, writes summaries and action items, and syncs notes to CRMs for sales, education and recruiting teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Basic plan: 300 monthly transcription minutes, 3 lifetime audio/video file imports, live transcription, speaker identification, multi-language support, iOS and Android apps, and the Otter MCP server.
8. Wispr Flow
Voice-to-text dictation AI that turns speech into polished writing in any app, plus a meeting notetaker, for individuals and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: speech-to-text in any app, 100+ languages, dictionary and snippets, limited Notetaker access. Dictation limit 2,000 words/week on desktop and 1,000/week on mobile.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Sonix?
The most popular option in the same category is TurboScribe. See the comparison table above.