oTranscribe
oTranscribe: A focused, free manual transcription tool with playback controls and timestamped notes. Ranked #31 of 35 in Audio Transcription Software by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users manually transcribing for free.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forUsers manually transcribing for free
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Keyboard controls support pause, rewind, speed changes, and fast-forward
- Exports to Markdown, plain text, OTR, and Google Drive
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide AI transcription
- Does not support real-time transcription
- Manual transcription requires users to create the transcript themselves
Our verdict on oTranscribe
oTranscribe is a free, browser-based workspace for manually transcribing recorded interviews and other audio or video. It combines a media player with a text editor, allowing users to work without switching between applications. The tool supports audio and video files, YouTube videos, interactive timestamps, and local browser storage. It is best suited to users who want a focused manual workflow on a desktop computer rather than an automatic speech-to-text service.
Its main strength is the connection between playback and transcription. Keyboard controls cover play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and playback speed, while clickable timestamps help connect transcript text to specific moments in the recording. Audio and video are processed locally in the browser, and transcripts are saved in browser storage. Offline use is also supported. For file portability, oTranscribe can import and export OTR files and export transcripts as Markdown or plain text.
The published product details show a free model with no paid tiers to compare. Google Drive export adds a direct destination for completed transcripts, while YouTube support covers a common source for video-based work. oTranscribe is a strong fit for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone comfortable transcribing manually who wants playback controls and structured notes without a subscription. Users seeking AI-generated transcripts, real-time transcription, or an automated speech-to-text workflow should choose a different type of product.
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oTranscribe fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Languages supported | Not verified |
| Speaker identification | Not verified |
| Real-time transcription | No |
| Monthly transcription limit | Not verified |
| Maximum file length | Not verified |
| API access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Drive, YouTube |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | otranscribe.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
oTranscribe integrations
oTranscribe lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- YouTube
Alternatives to oTranscribe
- Otter.aiA mature meeting capture workflow with free entry and broad transcription features.9.2
- Amazon TranscribeProduction transcription with streaming, diarization, redaction, and deep AWS access.9.0
- Google Cloud Speech-to-TextA flexible transcription API with streaming, diarization, timestamps, and low-cost batch recognition.8.9
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