HappyScribe is a subtitling and human-transcription platform with no ongoing free tier. TranscriptAny offers unlimited free video transcripts.
Try TranscriptAny Free →HappyScribe is built for subtitle and translation workflows — it's popular with journalists, newsrooms, and video producers who need subtitle files exported in many formats, with an optional human-reviewed transcript for near-perfect accuracy. It doesn't offer an ongoing free tier — just a one-time 10-minute trial. TranscriptAny's transcript feature is free and unlimited on an ongoing basis, with Pro adding extras like translation and bulk transcription.
| Feature | TranscriptAny | HappyScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Social & streaming video links + file uploads | Subtitling, translation, human transcription |
| Sign-up required for free use | No | Yes (for the trial) |
| Free tier | Unlimited, ongoing | 10-minute one-time trial only |
| Paid plan | $9.99/month | $17–89/month (or $8.50–59 annual) |
| Languages | 50+ | 120+ |
| Human-reviewed transcripts | Not offered | Available from $2/minute |
HappyScribe pricing and features are publicly available information as of mid-2026 and may change — verify current details directly with HappyScribe.
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