Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vocova | 7.5 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 TurboScribe | 20 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Transgate | 1.49 USD | trial | Transcription & meetings |
 HappyScribe | 8.50 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Notta | 8.17 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 MacWhisper | not listed | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Fathom | 19 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Fireflies.ai | 10 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Otter Meeting Agent | 16.99 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Notta
AI meeting note taker that transcribes, summarizes and turns meetings, interviews or recordings into action items and visuals.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 120 transcription minutes/month, up to 3 minutes per conversation, 50 file uploads/month, 10 AI summaries/month, speaker identification, transcription of web meetings. A 7-day Business trial is also offered.
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. Fathom
AI notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls, with CRM updates for teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free forever plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions, choice of bot-free (beta) or bot capture, instant AI call summaries, and clips, playlists and search across calls.
7. 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.
8. 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.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Vocova?
The most popular option in the same category is TurboScribe. See the comparison table above.