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DetailInsTranscript logo InsTranscriptecho99 logo echo99
What it doesFree AI-powered Instagram Reel and video to text converter with timestamps and multiple export formats Record, transcribe, and summarize calls on your Mac
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 8 free credits per week (refreshed every week), 20 bonus credits on Google sign-up. Starter Pack: $4.99 for 100 credits ($0.0499/min). Popular Pack: $9.99 for 250 credits ($0.040/min). Best Value Pack: $19.99 for 600 credits ($0.033/min). Bulk Pro Pack: $39.99 for 1,500 credits ($0.027/min). C Not given
Key features
  • 99%+ word-level speech recognition accuracy optimized for background music, diverse accents, and rapid speech
  • 100+ global languages auto-detection and translation
  • Millisecond-accurate timestamps synchronized for video editors
  • In-browser text editor with live audio playback
  • Support for videos up to 60 minutes long
  • Privacy-first processing with zero permanent audio storage
  • Multiple export formats: TXT, SRT, and VTT
  • No login required for first transcription
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing with no recurring subscriptions
  • Zero-deduction guarantee if video processing fails
  • 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
  • Only tool offering 60-minute video transcription length, vs 2-5 minute limits on competitors
  • Pay-as-you-go model with no monthly subscription or auto-renewal traps
  • Free weekly credits (8 minutes) automatically refreshing every week for all users
  • Supports 100+ languages with in-browser translation included free
  • 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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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 +1 (up) since last check18 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2213
Citation Flow (Majestic)2627
Referring domains (Majestic)10636

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