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HappyScribe alternatives

HappyScribe compared with 5 alternatives: Transkriptor, Notta, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and tl;dv.

HappyScribe has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.50 per month, billed annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HappyScribeThis toolFree plan · from $8.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
TranskriptorFree trial · from $8.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NottaFree plan · from $8.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
tl;dvFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from HappyScribe

  1. Transkriptor

    AI transcription for files, recordings and meetings

    • Transkriptor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99.99 per year). HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • HappyScribe has a free plan. Transkriptor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Transkriptor lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Transkriptor lists a browser extension.
    • Transkriptor also covers templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Transcribing uploaded audio and video files as well as live meetings

    Transkriptor vs HappyScribeTranskriptor pricing and details

  2. Notta

    AI notetaker and transcription for meetings, files and recordings

    • Notta starts at $8.17 per month, billed annually ($97.99 per year). HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Notta lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Notta lists a browser extension.
    • Notta also covers screen recording.

    Suits: People who transcribe uploaded files and YouTube links as well as live meetings

    Notta vs HappyScribeNotta pricing and details

  3. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Otter.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

    Otter.ai vs HappyScribeOtter.ai pricing and details

  4. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.

    Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place

    Fireflies.ai vs HappyScribeFireflies.ai pricing and details

  5. tl;dv

    Meeting recorder and AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams

    • tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually. HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only tl;dv lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
    • tl;dv also covers templates.

    Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes

    tl;dv vs HappyScribetl;dv pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in HappyScribe

  • The Free plan caps each meeting recording at 45 minutes, includes only a 10-minute trial of AI transcription and watermarks MP4 exports.
  • Paid plans are metered: 120 AI minutes a month on Basic, 600 on Pro and 6,000 on Business. Extra minutes are listed at $0.20 each.
  • Basic includes one seat and limits recordings to 90 minutes. Pro includes 3 seats and Business 5.
  • No desktop app is available yet: the homepage describes a Mac app as coming soon. The mobile apps are for iPhone and Android.
HappyScribe pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HappyScribe?

The alternatives to HappyScribe in this directory are Transkriptor, Notta, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and tl;dv. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HappyScribe.

Is there a free alternative to HappyScribe?

Yes. Notta, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and tl;dv have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which HappyScribe alternatives work on Windows?

The HappyScribe listing does not include a Windows app. Transkriptor, Notta, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and tl;dv list one.

Which HappyScribe alternatives work on macOS?

The HappyScribe listing does not include a macOS app. Transkriptor, Notta, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and tl;dv list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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