PlainScribe

PlainScribe is an AI transcription and translation tool that converts audio and video files into accurate text transcripts, translations, summaries, and subtitles. The platform supports 47 languages with automatic language detection, offering up to 99% accuracy. It's designed for researchers, journalists, podcasters, students, and business professionals who need reliable transcription without vendor lock-in. What sets PlainScribe apart from competitors like Otter, Rev, and Descript is its privacy-first approach and subscription-free model. All transcripts automatically delete after 7 days, raw audio is removed automatically, and users can keep sensitive files completely offline using the included desktop app. The tool uses a pure pay-as-you-go pricing model at $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) with a $10 minimum purchase, and new users receive 30 free minutes without requiring a credit card. One limitation is the relatively modest 200MB per-file upload limit, which may be restrictive for users processing very large recording files.