Scribvox, an alternative to Happy Scribe
Both services transcribe your audio with AI. Here are the real differences, with figures, so you can pick the one that suits you.
| Criterion | Scribvox | Happy Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 3 files a day, 30 min each | 10-minute trial |
| Monthly price | $15 / month, no commitment (Pro, unlimited transcription*) | $17 / month (Basic, 120 min) · $29 / month (Pro, 600 min) |
| Yearly price | $96 / year ($8 / month) | $8.50 / month (Basic) · $19 / month (Pro), billed yearly |
| Limits | Up to 10 h and 5 GB per file | 120 to 6,000 min a month depending on the plan |
| Languages | 90+ (incl. Swahili, Lingala, Yoruba in testing) · interface in 15 languages | 150+ languages |
| File storage | Germany · processed by providers in the United States | “Made in Europe”, GDPR compliant; storage location not stated on their pricing page |
| AI documents | Summaries, minutes, quizzes, flashcards · Anki, Quizlet, Moodle export | Not stated on their site |
| Worth knowing | Text to speech, MP4 to MP3, one-click PDF | Human transcription from $2 / min |
* Fair use: 600 hours per month.
Sources: official pages checked on October 31, 2026. Prices and limits change: report a mistake to [email protected]. www.happyscribe.com/pricing
Happy Scribe is a trademark of its owner. Scribvox is not affiliated with it.
Choose Scribvox if…
- you transcribe a lot: Scribvox Pro is unlimited, Happy Scribe counts minutes;
- you want a real free plan: 3 files a day;
- you study: flashcards, quizzes, Anki and Quizlet export;
- you want text to speech, MP3 and PDF in one place.
Happy Scribe may suit you better if…
- you need a human-reviewed transcript;
- you transcribe very little (under 2 h a month) and the yearly Basic plan is enough;
- your language is among Happy Scribe's 150 but not ours.
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