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Speechnotes

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Browser dictation and paid AI transcription for audio and video.

Speechnotes provides an online voice-typing notepad for dictating text in real time, plus automatic transcription for uploaded audio and video files. It also offers related speech tools, including a Chrome voice-typing extension, mobile apps, caption/subtitle output, translation, summaries, and API-based transcription workflows.

Why it stands out

  • Combines live dictation and file-based transcription under one speech-to-text product family.
  • Offers automation options through both a transcription API and Zapier integration.
  • Includes transcript-adjacent outputs such as captions, timestamps, speaker labels, and summaries.
  • The dictation notepad can be used online without installation or account setup in supported Chrome environments.
  • Positions file transcription as machine-only, with stated emphasis on not retaining uploaded audio.

Good to know

  • The free experience mainly applies to online dictation; file transcription is described as pay-per-use.
  • The browser notepad is specifically described as working in Chrome, so other browsers may not be fully supported.
  • The iOS option mentioned is a sister app with its own pricing, not necessarily the same Speechnotes product.
  • Human transcription is not provided directly by Speechnotes; it is offered through a partner discount.

Under the radar: For large video files, use the site’s converter tools to extract audio first; uploading audio-only can make transcription uploads smaller and faster.

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