Head-to-head · Transcription Software
Happy Scribe vs Notta
Happy Scribe leads on 1 check, Notta on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHappy Scribe · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Notta
- Most featuresHappy Scribe · 3 of 3
Happy Scribe scores higher on our rubric for transcription software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Happy Scribe leads on languages supported: 150 languages versus 58 languages. Notta leads on included minutes: 1800 min/mo versus 120 min/mo.
Happy Scribe is the better fit for multimedia teams needing transcription and subtitles. Notta is the better fit for teams needing full meeting transcription.
- Happy Scribe fits best
Multimedia teams needing transcription and subtitles
- Notta fits best
Teams needing full meeting transcription
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Side by side
| Feature | Happy Scribe 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Notta 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Transcription Software | #8 in Transcription Software |
| Best for | Multimedia teams needing transcription and subtitles | Teams needing full meeting transcription |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $8.17/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 7,000+ integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Happy Scribe 3/3 · Notta 2/3 | ||
| Speaker identification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timestamp support | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Languages supported | 150 languages (best) | 58 languages |
| Included minutes | 120 min/mo | 1800 min/mo (best) |
| Export formats | DOCX, TXT, SRT, MP4 | TXT, DOCX, SRT, PDF, XLSX |
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| Our verdict | Happy Scribe is a web and mobile platform for transcribing audio and video, creating subtitles, translating content and capturing meeting notes. It supports AI transcription in more than 150 languages, automatic speaker identification,… Read the review → |
Notta is an AI voice platform for transcribing meetings, interviews, calls, and uploaded audio or video. It supports live recording, speaker identification, timestamped notes, transcript editing, search, translation, AI summaries, action… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Happy Scribe — where it wins
- Supports AI transcription, subtitling and translation in 150+ languages.
- Combines collaborative editing, speaker identification and word-level timestamps.
- Connects with meeting, storage, video, calendar and automation platforms.
Where it doesn't
- Free transcription is limited to a 10-minute AI trial.
- Basic, Pro and Business plans cap monthly AI minutes.
- Advanced workspace controls begin on the Business plan.
Notta — where it wins
- 1,800 monthly transcription minutes on the Pro plan
- Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension coverage
- Meeting, CRM, collaboration, summary, and export features
Where it doesn't
- Free recordings are limited to three minutes each
- Pro and Business prices shown are annual billing rates
- Enterprise uses customized pricing and transcription terms
- Happy Scribe8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad transcription workspace for multimedia teams, with AI, human review and API access.
Visit Happy ScribeFull verdict → - Notta8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad transcription workspace with strong meeting integrations and a useful free tier.
Visit NottaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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