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How Scribewave compares
Compare Scribewave with four other transcription tools on price, language support, AI features, exports, and privacy.
Written by Ulysse Maes, Founder
Ulysse founded Scribewave while working as a researcher, because he couldn't find a transcription service that was accurate, confidential and multilingual at once.
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Read about each tool's strengths, then compare its features with Scribewave.
Scribewave vs HappyScribeTranscription and subtitling software that supports more than 150 languages.View comparison →Scribewave vs SonixUS-hosted transcription tool known for its synced text-and-audio editor.View comparison →Scribewave vs AmberscriptEU transcription and subtitling tool with an optional human-made tier.View comparison →Scribewave vs MAXQDAQualitative analysis software with a separate transcription service powered by Speechmatics.View comparison →
Pricing at a glance
A quick look at how each tool charges. For every feature side by side, see the full comparison.
| Feature | Scribewave | HappyScribe | Sonix | Amberscript | MAXQDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||||
| Starting price | €9/hour, pay-as-you-go | Free tier, then from €17/mo | $10/hour, pay-as-you-go | €10/hour, pay-as-you-go | €20/2 hours (min. order) |
| Pay-as-you-go, no subscription required | Included | Not included | Included | Included | Blocks only |
| Try it without a credit card | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Purchased hours never expire | Included | Not included | Not verified | Not included | Not verified |
Sources include each vendor’s website, G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot. Last researched in August 2026.
