Transcription Cost Calculator
Calculate your monthly transcription costs based on daily usage
Your Usage
Your Cost
Recommended Plan
Basic
$5 USD
/month
1,000 minutes included
30 free minutes included
Pricing shown is for monthly subscription plans. All plans include speaker detection, timestamps, and multiple export formats.
How We Count Minutes
- •1 min of audio = 1 transcription minute
- •Silence in recordings counts
- •Multiple speakers don't multiply minutes
- •Durations rounded up to the next minute
What if I exceed my plan?
You won't be charged automatically. Existing transcriptions stay accessible—just upgrade when you need more.
All Plans
Choose the plan that fits your workflow
Starter
$2 USD
/month
200 min
~9 min/day
Basic
$5 USD
/month
1,000 min
~45 min/day
Pro
$10 USD
/month
2,500 min
~114 min/day
Studio
$20 USD
/month
6,000 min
~273 min/day
Daily Transcription Use Cases
See how professionals use NovaScribe in their daily workflow
Daily Meetings
30-60 min/dayTranscribe team standups, client calls, and project updates
Interview Sessions
60-120 min/dayJournalists and researchers transcribing interview recordings
Voice Notes
15-30 min/dayConvert daily voice memos and dictations to text
Content Creation
60-180 min/dayPodcasters and YouTubers transcribing episodes for show notes
How Daily Transcription Works
Calculate Your Needs
Use our calculator to estimate monthly minutes based on your daily usage pattern.
Choose Your Plan
Select a plan with enough minutes for your monthly needs. Upgrade or downgrade anytime.
Upload & Transcribe
Upload audio files daily. Track your usage in the dashboard. Get transcripts in minutes.
Pay-Per-Minute vs Flat Subscription
NovaScribe's minute-based plans give you flexibility
| Aspect | Pay Per Minute | Flat Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Light usage days | Pay less | Same price |
| Heavy usage days | Scales with use | May hit limits |
| Vacation/time off | No charge | Still paying |
| Predictability | Fixed monthly max | Fixed monthly |
| Unused minutes | Don't pay | Lost value |
What's Included
Every plan includes these features at no extra cost
Pay Per Minute
Only pay for the audio you transcribe—no wasted minutes.
Fast Turnaround
Most files processed in under 5 minutes for a 1-hour recording.
Speaker Detection
Automatically identify and label different speakers in your recordings.
Flexible Allocation
Use your monthly minutes however you want—no daily limits.
99 Languages
Transcribe in virtually any language with automatic detection.
Multiple Exports
Download as TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
Daily Transcription FAQ
How much does daily transcription cost?
With NovaScribe's pay-per-minute model, daily transcription costs depend on your actual usage. For example, transcribing 30 minutes per day (about 660 minutes/month on 22 workdays) fits easily in our $5/month Basic plan which includes 1,000 minutes. Compare that to flat-rate subscriptions charging $15-25/month regardless of usage.
What is pay-per-minute transcription pricing?
Pay-per-minute means you only pay for the audio you actually transcribe. One minute of audio equals one transcription minute. A 47-minute recording uses 47 minutes. No wasted subscription fees for minutes you don't use.
How do I calculate my daily transcription costs?
Estimate your daily audio minutes, multiply by days per month (typically 20-22 work days), and that's your monthly usage. Our $5/month Basic plan includes 1,000 minutes—enough for about 45-50 minutes of transcription per work day.
Is daily transcription better than monthly subscription?
For most users, yes. If you transcribe varying amounts, pay-per-minute saves money on light days and scales with heavy usage. Flat subscriptions charge the same whether you transcribe 10 minutes or 1,000.
What if I need more transcription minutes some days?
Your monthly minute allocation works across all days—use more on busy days, less on light days. If you need more overall, upgrade your plan anytime for immediate access to more minutes.
How fast is daily transcription processing?
Most files transcribe in minutes, not hours. A 30-minute recording typically completes in 3-5 minutes. Perfect for daily workflows where you need quick turnaround.
Can I transcribe multiple files daily?
Yes, upload as many files as you need. There's no limit on the number of files—only on total minutes per month based on your plan. Process meeting recordings, interviews, notes, and more throughout your day.
What's included with daily transcription?
All plans include speaker detection, 99 language support, timestamps, 5 export formats (TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, DOCX), and in-browser editing. No features locked behind higher tiers.
Satisfaction Guarantee
What if I'm not satisfied with accuracy?
Try our 30 free minutes to test quality. If audio quality is clear, expect 95%+ accuracy. We continuously improve our AI models.
Note: Actual transcription time depends on audio quality and server load. Most files process faster than real-time.