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DetailHiTranscript logo HiTranscriptecho99 logo echo99
What it doesInstagram Reel transcript generator with word-level timestamps and speaker detection Record, transcribe, and summarize calls on your Mac
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Pricing modelPaid Free
Pricing200 credits for $9.99, 1,000 credits for $19.99, 3,000 credits for $49.99. Videos with original subtitles cost 1 credit; videos without original subtitles cost 1 credit per 5 minutes. Credits valid for 12 months. New users receive 5 free credits valid for 30 days. Not given
Key features
  • Whisper Large V3 multilingual transcription in 99 languages
  • Word-level timestamps for precise editing
  • Automatic speaker detection and labeling
  • Transcript and subtitle view options
  • Search, copy, and edit capabilities
  • Multiple export formats: TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, WebVTT
  • Single, batch, or file upload processing
  • Support for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube videos
  • Records microphone and system audio as separate WAV files
  • Local transcription in 25 European languages
  • Automatic speaker identification and voice matching
  • Automatic call recording with one-time setup
  • AI-powered meeting summaries with key points and action items
  • Works with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, FaceTime, Webex, and browser calls
  • Live transcript preview in floating window during calls
  • Recordings stored locally as plain WAV, JSON, and Markdown files
  • Handles mid-call audio device changes without interruption
What makes it different
  • Intelligent word-level timing organized into readable, searchable speaker-aware paragraphs
  • One-step workflow from URL to transcript, subtitles, and exports without leaving the workspace
  • Pay-as-you-go credits with no subscription or auto-renewal required
  • Designed for creators, researchers, marketers, and educators who need text from video
  • No meeting bot joins the call—recording happens entirely on your Mac
  • All audio, transcripts, and processing stay on your Mac with no uploads
  • Free with no account, signup, or subscription required
  • Speaker voices recognized across calls without cloud processing
  • Works offline after initial model downloads
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 −1 (down) since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)513
Citation Flow (Majestic)2327
Referring domains (Majestic)2236

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