TurboScribe
TurboScribe turns uploaded recordings into downloadable transcripts, with bulk uploads on paid plans.
Free files must be 30 minutes or shorter and receive lower processing priority.
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Three approaches to transcription: downloadable text, collaborative meeting notes and transcript-based media editing. Explore their features, file allowances and subscription costs below.
TurboScribe turns uploaded recordings into downloadable transcripts, with bulk uploads on paid plans.
Free files must be 30 minutes or shorter and receive lower processing priority.
Read about TurboScribe →Descript connects a transcript to the recording, with text-based audio and video editing for podcasts and episodes.
Media processing and AI actions have separate allowances, shared across the Drive. Monthly balances do not roll over; Free’s 100 AI credits are a one-time allocation. Creator/Business top-ups expire after 12 months. Transcription supports one language per file, Rooms does not work on mobile, and GIPHY GIFs/stickers are not licensed for commercial use. AI improvement settings affect use of uploaded and generated content.
Read about Descript →One person. Four 30-minute recordings each month. Prices in USD with monthly billing, before taxes.
| Your decision | TurboScribe | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Four recordings per month | Free Free · Upload three recordings on one day and the fourth on another day. Pricing updated 2026-09-28 | $24 / month Hobbyist · The scenario’s four 30-minute files total two hours, within the ten-hour media allowance, provided other Drive usage does not exhaust it. Pricing updated 2026-10-05 |
| Workflow | Transcription of uploaded recordings. | Transcript-linked audio/video editing, with a timeline and caption tools. |
| Free file imports | Three files/day, each up to 30 minutes, uploaded one at a time. | Free includes 60 processed media minutes per month and a 1 GB upload limit. Audio/video uploads and recordings share the media allowance. |
| Transcription languages | 98+ transcription languages advertised; translation is a separate capability. | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and other supported languages; one language per file. Some advanced tools are English-only. |
| Speaker labels | Optional speaker recognition labels transcript sections. | Speaker detection and editable labels support transcript organisation. |
| Transcript export | DOCX, PDF, TXT, CSV, SRT and VTT listed. | Transcripts: DOCX, TXT, RTF, Markdown and HTML. Subtitles: SRT/VTT separately. |
| Processing and retention | Cloud service with US infrastructure. Deleted content becomes inaccessible immediately; the privacy policy allows up to 90 days for removal from backups. | Cloud processing. Unless opted out, AI input/output may be used to improve Descript; third-party provider contracts prohibit training use. |
Free allowances may require uploads on different days. Plan allowances vary. Visit the product’s pricing page for current offers.
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