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Updated 11 October 2026 · TurboScribe figures taken from its official pages

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TurboScribe's Free plan transcribes 3 files a day, up to 30 minutes each, one at a time. If you need more files on the same day, TraScrivo has no limit on the number of files: unlimited minutes even without an account (fair use: up to 24 hours of audio a day), files up to 30 minutes, TXT, SRT, VTT, Word and PDF export and AI summaries. Here is the comparison, with figures taken from the official pages.

ComparedTraScrivoTurboScribe
Price and free planFree; Pass €3.90 one-off (10 hours, no expiry); Pro €7.90/month (30 hours) or €59/yearFree plan; Unlimited $10/month billed yearly ($120) or $20/month
Free minutesUnlimited minutes (fair use: up to 24 hours of audio a day)3 files a day, up to 30 minutes each (one at a time, lower priority)
Max length per file30 minutes on the free plan; up to 4 hours with Pass and Pro30 minutes on Free; up to 10 hours (5 GB) with Unlimited
Account needed?No: sign-up optionalNot to try it (the free tool page says so); for the Free plan the pricing page asks you to sign up with Google or email
Transcription languagesOver 90, with automatic detection98+
Speaker labelsYes with server processing (Pass and Pro); not on the free planYes (Speaker Recognition option)
ExportTXT, SRT, VTT, Word and PDF, also on the free planPDF, DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV and TXT
AI summaryYes, for everyone with daily limits (key points and review questions); translation tooVia TurboScribe GPT, inside ChatGPT (free for TurboScribe users)
Apps and botsWebsite, also in your phone browser; WhatsApp and Telegram bots for voice messages and filesWebsite; TurboScribe GPT on ChatGPT
Privacy and storageAudio deleted right after transcription; with server processing the text stays in your account for 30 daysFiles and transcripts stored encrypted (AES-256) in your account until you delete them; main infrastructure in the United States

Updated 11 October 2026 · TurboScribe figures taken from its official pages

Who this alternative is for

When TurboScribe is the better choice

Switching from TurboScribe to TraScrivo in 3 steps

  1. Take the original audio or video file (or download it from TurboScribe): mp3, m4a, wav, ogg, mp4, mov and webm all work.
  2. Open TraScrivo, upload the file and pick the language or leave automatic detection on. No account needed.
  3. Download the text as TXT, Word, PDF, SRT or VTT; if you like, create an AI summary or translate the transcript.

How we checked

On 11 October 2026 we read TurboScribe's official pages (links below) and only report what they state; TraScrivo figures are those of our own service on the same date. TraScrivo is our service, which is why we also say when TurboScribe is the better choice. Prices and plans change often: always check the source before choosing.

Official sources (opened on 11 October 2026): TurboScribe — Pricing · TurboScribe — FAQs · TurboScribe — Free tool · TurboScribe — Security and Privacy FAQ · TurboScribe GPT

The names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. TraScrivo is not affiliated with any of these services.

Frequently asked questions

Is TraScrivo really free, like TurboScribe?

Yes. TraScrivo's free plan has unlimited minutes even without an account (fair use: up to 24 hours of audio a day) and files up to 30 minutes. TurboScribe's Free plan gives 3 files a day of up to 30 minutes (figures from 11 October 2026).

Can I transcribe files longer than 30 minutes?

Yes, with the €3.90 Pass (10 hours, no expiry) or Pro at €7.90 a month (30 hours): files up to 4 hours, processed on the server, so you can close the page and get an email when it is done. TurboScribe Unlimited accepts files up to 10 hours.

Does TraScrivo label speakers?

Yes, with the server processing included in the Pass and Pro. On the free plan the transcript comes without speaker labels.

What happens to my files?

On TraScrivo the audio is deleted right after transcription; with server processing the text stays in your account for 30 days. TurboScribe keeps files and transcripts encrypted in your account until you delete them.

Does it work on my phone and with WhatsApp?

Yes: the website works in your phone browser with nothing to install, and the WhatsApp and Telegram bots transcribe voice messages for free (files up to 30 minutes and 20 MB).

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