Overview
PlainScribe is an AI-powered transcription and translation platform designed for audio and video content. Built on a flexible pay-as-you-go model, it eliminates monthly subscriptions and per-seat fees, making it an ideal choice for occasional and high-volume users alike.
Key Features
- Pay-As-You-Go Pricing: Transcribe audio at $4 per hour ($0.067 per minute) with prepaid credits that never force you into a recurring monthly subscription.
- 47 Languages & Auto-Detection: Transcribe and translate content across 47 languages with automatic language detection and up to 99% accuracy.
- Privacy by Default: Cloud transcripts and raw audio files automatically delete after 30 days.
- Offline Desktop App: Perform 100% local, offline transcription for sensitive recordings like depositions or private interviews so data never leaves your machine.
- Smart Notes & Subtitles: Automatically generate structured AI summaries and export captions in TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, and JSON formats.
Target Use Cases
PlainScribe caters to researchers, journalists, podcasters, legal professionals, and students seeking accurate audio/video transcriptions without long-term commitments or privacy concerns.




