Transkriptor Review

What Makes Transkriptor Different

Most transcription tools force you to choose: either you transcribe uploaded files or you record meetings. Transkriptor does both from one interface. Upload an MP3, paste a YouTube link, or let its Chrome extension join your next Zoom call. For users who split their time between file transcription and meeting recording, this eliminates the need for two separate subscriptions.

At $19.99/month for unlimited use, it positions itself as a budget alternative to Otter.ai ($16.99/mo for 1,200 minutes) and Sonix ($22/mo). The math favors Transkriptor for high-volume users who would exceed minute caps on other platforms.

Meeting Recording via Chrome Extension

The Chrome extension is the gateway to meeting transcription. It can join Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet calls and record them automatically. Unlike bot-based tools like Otter.ai or Fireflies that add a visible participant to the meeting, Transkriptor's extension approach is less intrusive, though it requires Chrome to be running on the host's machine.

After the meeting, you get a full transcript with speaker labels and an auto-generated summary with action items. The summary quality is adequate for internal notes but lacks the nuance of premium meeting tools like Fireflies' AskFred search or Fellow's action item tracking.

File Transcription

Upload audio or video files in common formats, or paste a YouTube URL for direct transcription. Transkriptor handles the conversion and transcription, delivering results in minutes for typical file lengths. This works well for podcasters transcribing episodes, students capturing lectures, and researchers converting interview recordings to text. Integration with Dropbox and OneDrive lets you pull files directly from cloud storage without manual downloading.

Batch uploading is supported, so you can queue multiple files and let them process sequentially. For high-volume workflows, this is more practical than the one-at-a-time approach some competitors require. The YouTube URL transcription is a nice touch for content creators who want to transcribe competitors' videos or their own published content without downloading the file first.

Language Support

Transkriptor supports 100+ languages with technical term recognition. English accuracy on clear audio sits around 85-90%, comparable to mid-tier competitors. Non-English languages are more variable. The technical vocabulary feature is useful for medical, legal, and IT content where standard speech models stumble over domain-specific terms.

Voice Notes to Written Content

A lesser-known feature converts spoken voice notes into polished written content. Dictate a rough idea, and Transkriptor reformats it into a coherent email, document, or note. It is not as sophisticated as dedicated voice-to-text tools like Wispr Flow or Letterly, but it is a useful bonus for quick drafts.

Cross-Platform Availability

Transkriptor runs on web, Windows, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension. This cross-platform spread means you can record a meeting on desktop, review the transcript on your phone during commute, and share it from any device. Most budget transcription tools are web-only, so the native apps are a competitive advantage. The mobile apps support voice note recording, which feeds into the voice-to-written-content feature for quick drafts on the go.

Pricing Breakdown

The free tier provides 30 minutes of transcription daily, enough for occasional use without paying anything. The Premium plan at $19.99/month includes unlimited transcription, all AI features, and transcript storage. Compared to Otter.ai's free tier (300 min/month total) and paid tier ($16.99/mo with caps), Transkriptor's free daily allowance is more generous for light users, and the unlimited paid plan is simpler than juggling minute limits.

Where Transkriptor Falls Short

Accuracy is not best-in-class. On noisy audio or heavily accented speech, results require noticeable manual cleanup. The meeting transcription feature works but lacks the depth of dedicated tools, with no CRM integration, no conversation intelligence, and no engagement analytics. The editing interface is functional but basic compared to Trint or Descript's timeline-synced editors. Customer support response times have been reported as slow by some users.

Who Should Use Transkriptor

Budget-conscious professionals who need both meeting recording and file transcription without paying for two tools. Students transcribing lectures who want a free daily allowance that covers most class sessions. Small businesses that need unlimited transcription at a predictable monthly cost without worrying about minute caps. Content creators converting interviews and podcasts to written articles for blog SEO.

Our Verdict

Best for budget-minded users who need meeting recording and file transcription in one tool at $19.99/month unlimited. Skip if accuracy is your top priority or you need advanced meeting intelligence features.