Pick Sonix if…
you transcribe only an hour or two a month and prefer paying per hour, want subtitles from the same tool, or need enterprise controls like SSO, audit logs, a DPA or a BAA.
Both transcribe recorded audio and video files rather than joining live meetings, so the choice comes down to how you're billed. Sonix sells monthly hour allowances per workspace, with translation and subtitles in 54+ languages, extra hours on pay-as-you-go, and compliance paperwork (DPA and BAA) on Enterprise. TurboScribe charges one flat rate for unlimited transcription, with large file limits and translation into 134+ languages.
Pick TurboScribe ($20/mo) if you transcribe a lot: Unlimited has no monthly minute cap, files up to 10 hours, and 50 simultaneous uploads. Pick Sonix if you only transcribe occasionally and would rather pay per hour (pay-as-you-go, or Core at $25/mo for 5 hours a month), want subtitles and translation in the same tool, or your organization needs SSO, audit logs and a BAA.
| App | Free tier | Paid from | Top plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonix | No | $25/mo | $80/mo | Podcasters, researchers and media teams transcribing recorded audio and video files |
| TurboScribe | Yes | $20/mo | $200/mo | Solo researchers, journalists, and students transcribing large volumes of pre-recorded audio or video cheaply |
Monthly prices in US dollars before tax, from each vendor's official pricing (US list price; weekly-billed plans converted to a monthly figure). Updated November 2, 2026
| Sonix | TurboScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No; 30-minute trial | 3 transcriptions/day, 30-min file cap |
| Entry plan | Core $25/mo: 5 hrs/mo | Unlimited $20/mo: no minute cap |
| Higher volume | Pro $80/mo: 40 hrs/mo | Unlimited Max $200/mo: no file-size or upload caps |
| Overage | Extra hours pay-as-you-go | None; flat rate |
| Languages | 54+ for transcription, translation & subtitles | 98+ transcription; translation to 134+ |
| Teams & compliance | Extra seats cost more, no added hours; Enterprise SSO, DPA & BAA | No team or compliance features listed |
you transcribe only an hour or two a month and prefer paying per hour, want subtitles from the same tool, or need enterprise controls like SSO, audit logs, a DPA or a BAA.
you're a researcher, journalist or student with a large backlog of recordings and want a single flat price regardless of volume.
For anything beyond an hour or two a month, yes. TurboScribe Unlimited is $20/mo with no minute cap, while Sonix Core is $25/mo for 5 hours and Advanced is $50/mo for 20. Sonix's pay-as-you-go hours only come out cheaper for very light, occasional use.
No, only a 30-minute trial. TurboScribe's free plan allows 3 transcriptions a day, each up to 30 minutes.
TurboScribe has no meeting bot or calendar integration; you upload files. Sonix is also positioned around recorded audio and video files.
How we choose: prices come from each vendor's official pricing page and are re-checked every week. We take no affiliate fees, so rankings aren't for sale.