# Best Free Transcription Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

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# Best Transcription Software for free

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[4.9 (140)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167966/Sonix/reviews/)

The world's most accurate AI transcription platform turning speech into structured, searchable intelligence. [Learn more about Sonix](https://www.capterra.com/p/167966/Sonix/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

96% recommend this product

[4.7 (9)](https://www.capterra.com/p/68235/ZyDoc-Transcription/reviews/)

ZyDoc pairs AI-powered transcription with expert language models for all industries in multiple languages. Optional platform editing. [Learn more about ZyDoc](https://www.capterra.com/p/68235/ZyDoc-Transcription/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

[## Fathom](https://www.capterra.com/p/276054/Fathom/)

[5.0 (807)](https://www.capterra.com/p/276054/Fathom/reviews/)

Free AI Meeting Assistant that instantly records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings, so you never need to take notes again. [Learn more about Fathom](https://www.capterra.com/p/276054/Fathom/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

99% recommend this product

[## Twilio](https://www.capterra.com/p/180158/Twilio-Communications-Platform/)

[4.4 (501)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180158/Twilio-Communications-Platform/reviews/)

Twilio is a cloud communication platform that provides APIs for building voice, messaging, and video capabilities into applications. [Learn more about Twilio](https://www.capterra.com/p/180158/Twilio-Communications-Platform/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

[## 1min.AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10020011/1min-AI/)

[4.7 (472)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10020011/1min-AI/reviews/)

🔮 1min.AI is an all-in-one AI app that offers a variety of AI features powered by various AI models [Learn more about 1min.AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10020011/1min-AI/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

89% recommend this product

[## Vizard](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/)

[4.9 (434)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/reviews/)

Vizard is AI video editor that automatically turns one video into 10+ clips for TikTok, YouTube, IG and more. [Learn more about Vizard](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009818/Vizard/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

89% recommend this product

[## Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/)

[4.7 (182)](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/reviews/)

Descript is an all-in-one audio and video software that makes editing as simple as editing a word doc. Edit video by editing text. [Learn more about Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

90% recommend this product

[## Hubhopper](https://www.capterra.com/p/253191/Hubhopper/)

[4.6 (148)](https://www.capterra.com/p/253191/Hubhopper/reviews/)

Hubhopper streamlines audio & video podcasting—upload, manage, and track everything from one dashboard. No multiple tools needed! [Learn more about Hubhopper](https://www.capterra.com/p/253191/Hubhopper/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

[## Riverside](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004414/Riverside/)

[4.8 (132)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004414/Riverside/reviews/)

Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts. [Learn more about Riverside](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004414/Riverside/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

91% recommend this product

[## Otter](https://www.capterra.com/p/202799/Otter/)

[4.4 (101)](https://www.capterra.com/p/202799/Otter/reviews/)

Otter.ai creates technologies and products that make information from important voice conversations instantly accessible and actionable [Learn more about Otter](https://www.capterra.com/p/202799/Otter/)

Transcription features reviewers most value

AI/Machine Learning

Audio/video file upload

Automatic Transcription

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Playback Controls

Speech Recognition

Subtitles/Closed Captions

Text Editing

80% recommend this product

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