Happy Scribe

RATING:

4.7

(37)

About Happy Scribe

Happy Scribe transcription software uses an artificial intelligence (AI) model to extract the speech from any file and convert it to text. Happy Scibe's AI is the core of their Automatic Transcription Software, and it can transcribe files with 85% accuracy in more than 120 languages, dialects, and accents. Thanks to their advanced speech recognition algorithms, audio transcription is now a fast and affordable process. Transcribing audio is useful when you need to grant its accessibility to a wider audience, or make it searchable and readable.

Happy Scribe Pricing

Pricing for Happy Scribing is based on number of hours used, starting at €0.2/minute.

Starting price: 

€0.20 one time

Free trial: 

Available

Free version: 

Available

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Happy Scribe Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

5

Customer Support

4.5

Value for money

4.5

Functionality

4.5

Most Helpful Reviews for Happy Scribe

1 - 5 of 36 Reviews

Fraser

Marketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employees

Used less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

Reviewed March 2022

Easy good quality transcription

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Olga

Verified reviewer

Education Management, 2-10 employees

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2020

Powerful and Impressive

It is useful, helpful, effective and applicable, but I have not tested this tool enough. I need more opportunities in trial versions or lower pricing policies.

PROS

Powerful and impressive software which can be extremely useful as an accent coach. However I really dislike huge restrictions in a trial version. I use Linux, Ubuntu, there are a lot of installed extensions and plugins in my browsers and I need more time and resources to check up all the functions. But looks like it is pretty user-friendly and effortless to use, however I managed to check up only by using 4 videos (2 accounts of my friends and two are mine). The transcriptions are almost ideal, detailed, precise and accurate. I did not manage to test huge files or different formats. I have not activated a paid option yet -- but I am looking forward to that. Hopefully, the website provides the services of the same quality for premium access users. I am going to check up all the options and functions of this tool in the near future.

CONS

I cannot judge basing on 4 transcriptions. Yes, they were detailed, precise and accurate, yes, the service is careful and adequate, but I cannot be 100% sure about performance, speed, adjustability and compatibility of the tool basing on the extremely limited trial version. I don't know how fast, efficient, effortless and practical this thing would be if I used large files or some funny file formats.

Reasons for switching to Happy Scribe

They insisted on inserting my card digits before even providing me to check up all the functions. I did not manage to check any function yet.

Deb

E-Learning, 1 employee

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed June 2023

automatic transcriptions and subtitle files

I have several transcription services that I use, but Happy Scribe is the only one that let's me export as .vtt file.

PROS

What I like most about Happy Scribe is that I can export subtitle files in vtt format. I also like that it's easy to use. I also like the human polishing option.

CONS

The automated transcription is a bit pricy compared to others, but the price of having a human do the polishing is a good deal.

Reason for choosing Happy Scribe

The possibility to export subtitles as .vtt as well as the quality of the transcriptions. I also love the option to have a human do the clean up of the automated transcript.

Reasons for switching to Happy Scribe

Otter changed their plan. I used to get 6000 minutes a month and could upload as many files as I wanted as large as I wanted. Now, for the SAME PRICE, I only get 900 minutes (10 uploads of a maximum of 90 minutes each).

Vendor Response

Hello Deb, It's fantastic to hear that Happy Scribe is fitting so seamlessly into your workflow! We understand the importance of flexibility in file formats for our users, and we're delighted that this feature stands out for you. Also, thank you for acknowledging our human-made service. We believe in combining the best of technology with the human touch to deliver high quality results, and it's great to know that this service is valuable to you :) Regarding the pricing of our automated transcription service, we appreciate your honest feedback. We aim to strike a balance between offering a competitive rate and maintaining the high standard of our services. Your insights are invaluable as they guide us in evaluating and improving our pricing structure to better meet the needs of our users like you. Thank you once again for choosing Happy Scribe and for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're excited to continue supporting you in all your transcription and subtitling endeavors!

Replied January 2024

Anonymous

1 employee

Review Source: GetApp
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

2

EASE OF USE

2

VALUE FOR MONEY

2

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

2

FUNCTIONALITY

2

Reviewed July 2023

false advertising with the free trial

see. above.

PROS

nothing, as i didnt get to use my file at all.

CONS

the fact that they claim to give you a free trial. allow you to waste your time editing a video. and then lock it behind a paywall.that is NOT a free trial. and you should have stated that CLEARLY before making someone waste time using your service.even if i did choose to pay for your upgrade, all this does is put a very unpleasant feeling towards your company out into the universe.

Reason for choosing Happy Scribe

because your website claimed to be capable of giving me a free copy of one video with no size limit. you lied. for just a few dollars more than your asking price, i could use many companies that didnt use false pretenses to get me to try their product.

Reasons for switching to Happy Scribe

size of file.

Vendor Response

First and foremost, I want to extend our sincerest apologies for the frustration and disappointment you've experienced. It's clear from your feedback that there has been a significant disconnect between your expectations of our free trial and the experience you had, and for that, we are truly sorry. We strive to be transparent and clear in all our communications, and it seems we've fallen short in your case. Please be assured that we take your comments seriously, and I will personally ensure that your concerns are communicated to our team for review and action. Regarding the issue with the trial and the editing of your video, I would love the opportunity to make this right. Could you kindly reach out to us directly at hi@happyscribe.com? We are committed to understanding and resolving your situation, ensuring that you receive the service and experience you expected when you chose Happy Scribe. We are here to support you and hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust. Best,

Replied January 2024

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Hossamudin

Verified reviewer

Education Management, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

2

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2022

A Great tool, but kinda expensive!

Good, but I couldn't really continue cuz of the price.

PROS

The quality is the main thing I liked! Just providing an MP4 or video file, and getting a High quality transcription is super useful, especially, that it works well with the Arabic language (compared to competitors)

CONS

What I liked the least in the price... It is kinda over priced (for me and many people like me). As a youtuber I need this too so much, but I cannot really afford it. So, I had to consider alternatives...

Reason for choosing Happy Scribe

The higher quality.

Reasons for switching to Happy Scribe

for cloud-based app and higher quality with the arabic language.