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HappyScribe

AI transcription, subtitles and meeting notes in 150+ languages

Free plan · from $8.50/moMeeting NotesChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is HappyScribe?

HappyScribe transcribes audio and video in more than 150 languages and also produces subtitles and translations, with optional human proofreading. Its AI Notetaker joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls from a connected calendar and returns a speaker-labeled transcript, a summary and action items, while phone apps record in-person conversations. Paid plans are metered in AI minutes per month.

HappyScribe has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.50 per month, billed annually. See every plan

Good for

  • Teams that need subtitles and translation as well as meeting notes
  • Multilingual meetings and recordings in less common languages
  • People who occasionally want a human to proofread a transcript

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Key features

AI Notetaker for online meetings
Connect Google or Outlook calendar and a notetaker joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls, then returns a transcript with speakers identified, a summary and action items.
In-person recording on a phone
The iPhone and Android apps record a conversation in the room with one tap and upload it for transcription. Recording works offline and syncs when the phone is back online.
Transcription, subtitles and translation
Uploaded audio and video are transcribed in more than 150 languages, and the same files can be subtitled and translated. Each paid plan includes a monthly allowance of AI minutes.
Human proofreading
Transcripts can be sent for human proofreading at a per-minute rate, listed from $2.00 a minute, on top of the AI subscription.
AI Chat on your files
Ask questions of a transcript and generate recaps or briefs from it. The Free plan covers 3 files a month and Basic 10, and it is unlimited from Pro.
Exports, imports and API
Exports include DOCX, TXT, SRT and MP4, and files can be imported from YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Box and Dropbox. Zapier and an API connect it to other tools.

HappyScribe pricing

Starts at
$8.50 per month, billed annually
Free plan
Unlimited meeting recordings of up to 45 minutes each, a 10-minute trial of AI transcription, subtitling and translation, AI Chat on 3 files a month and watermarked MP4 exports.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0Unlimited meeting recordings of up to 45 minutes each, a 10-minute trial of AI transcription, limited recording history and AI Chat on 3 files a month.
Basic$8.50per month, billed annually; $17 billed monthly120 minutes of AI transcription, subtitling and translation a month, recordings of up to 90 minutes, AI Chat on 10 files a month and 1 user seat.
Pro$19per month, billed annually; $29 billed monthly600 minutes of AI transcription, subtitling and translation a month, unlimited recording length, unlimited AI Chat and 3 user seats.
Business$59per month, billed annually; $89 billed monthly6,000 minutes of AI transcription, subtitling and translation a month, unlimited recording length, unlimited AI Chat and 5 user seats.
EnterpriseCustomEverything in Business, sold through the sales team at a negotiated price.

Read from happyscribe.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with HappyScribe before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discountSave 34% to 50% with annual billing

    On annual billing Basic is $8.50 a month instead of $17, labeled Save 50%. Pro is $19 instead of $29 and Business $59 instead of $89, each labeled Save 34%.

    Stated on happyscribe.com

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Common questions

Is HappyScribe free?

HappyScribe has a free plan. Unlimited meeting recordings of up to 45 minutes each, a 10-minute trial of AI transcription, subtitling and translation, AI Chat on 3 files a month and watermarked MP4 exports. Paid plans start at $8.50 per month, billed annually.

How much does HappyScribe cost?

HappyScribe lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Basic: $8.50 per month, billed annually; $17 billed monthly. Pro: $19 per month, billed annually; $29 billed monthly. Business: $59 per month, billed annually; $89 billed monthly. Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from happyscribe.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does HappyScribe work on?

HappyScribe is available on Web, iOS and Android.

Does HappyScribe offer any discounts?

HappyScribe publicly lists the following: Save 34% to 50% with annual billing.

Does HappyScribe have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. HappyScribe is listed for Web, iOS and Android.

Does HappyScribe have a macOS app?

No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. HappyScribe is listed for Web, iOS and Android.

Is HappyScribe open source?

HappyScribe is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

Does HappyScribe have an API?

Yes. HappyScribe offers a public API, according to its own site.

What does HappyScribe integrate with?

HappyScribe's listing names Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Google Calendar, YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox and Zapier. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes HappyScribe?

HappyScribe is made by Happy Scribe Ltd.

What are the alternatives to HappyScribe?

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

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.