TrueScribe
TrueScribe transcribes and edits recordings on Windows and Linux, with local-first transcription, speaker tools, translation, transcript research, and exports. Interviewers, meeting teams, and audio or video producers can turn recordings into searchable text and deliverable files.
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Who it's for
- Researchers and interviewers who need timestamped transcripts, speaker labels, and local processing for recorded conversations.
- Teams reviewing meeting recordings who want searchable transcripts and exports without sending audio to a server during local processing.
- Podcast and video producers on Windows or Linux who need transcripts, subtitles, batch processing, or media-link imports.
Not the right fit if…
- People using macOS: the page lists Windows and Linux as the supported systems.
How it fits your workflow
Add an audio or video file, record dictation, or use Pro to provide a direct media link or supported public media page. The app downloads the selected transcription model the first time it is needed.
Transcribe locally, then review the timestamped segments against playback and the waveform. Correct text, assign speaker names, search the transcript library, or use translation and AI Research.
Export text and subtitles on Free, or use Pro for extended document and structured-data formats. Local processing stays on the device; selected cloud models or remote endpoints send the content needed for that operation to the provider.
Pricing
Free: Free forever, with unlimited local-file transcription, core review tools, AI Transcript Research using a local model or optional configured cloud provider, and TXT, SRT, and WebVTT exports.
Free
Free forever
- · Unlimited local-file transcription with every available transcription model
- · Dictation recording, history, playback, editing, and search
- · AI Transcript Research with a local model or an optional configured cloud provider
- · TXT, SRT, and WebVTT exports
Pro
US$64 one-time; one licence for three devices. Applicable taxes are handled at checkout.
- · Batch transcription and media links, including YouTube and Twitch
- · Local AI translation into 25 languages
- · Automatic speaker detection, naming, and assignment
- · Custom one-click prompts for AI Transcript Research
Prices checked on Oct 2, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.
Key features
- Local transcription
- Transcribe audio and video on the user's machine with Whisper. TrueScribe selects a model suited to the hardware, downloads it on first use, and supports CPU and Vulkan runtimes.
- Timestamped transcript editor
- Review text alongside playback and a waveform, correct transcript segments, and use undo and redo while fine-tuning the result.
- Speaker detection and assignment
- Pro can detect speakers locally, let users name them, and correct who said what across transcript segments.
- Translation
- Pro provides local translation into 25 languages and keeps the original available for comparison.
- AI Transcript Research
- Ask questions about a transcript and follow up in a conversation using a local model or an optionally configured cloud provider. Users can start with ready-made prompts or save custom prompts.
- Searchable recording library
- Keep recordings and transcripts together and search transcript text to find passages without opening each file.
Works with
- YouTube and Twitch
- Cloud model providers
Limitations to know
- The stated supported operating systems are Windows and Linux.
- The first transcription requires a connection to download the selected model; offline use is available after models have been downloaded.
- Media links and supported public media pages, batch transcription, local translation, speaker detection, custom prompts, and extended export formats are Pro features.
- Choosing a cloud model or remote endpoint sends the content needed for that operation to the provider, so the local-processing privacy guarantee does not apply to that operation.
Alternatives to consider
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Video2text
Choose it if you want an online transcription workflow with timestamped transcripts and speaker labels across 99 languages rather than a Windows or Linux desktop app that processes locally by default.
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AudioScribe
Choose it if you are a journalist or newsroom seeking structured drafts, extracted quotes, and direct Notion or Zapier syncs from audio or YouTube links.
Getting started
Windows or Linux. TrueScribe supports CPU and Vulkan runtimes; the first transcription needs an internet connection to download the selected model.
- Download TrueScribe from the Microsoft Store for Windows or as an AppImage for Linux.
- Open an audio or video file, or record a dictation in the app.
- Run transcription and allow the selected model to download on first use.
- Review and edit the transcript, then use the available search, research, translation, and export tools.
Frequently asked questions
Does my audio leave my computer?
Local processing keeps audio and transcripts on the machine. If a cloud model or remote endpoint is chosen, the content needed for that operation is sent to that provider. Media links, model downloads, licence checks, and error reporting also use the network.
Which languages can it transcribe?
TrueScribe uses Whisper models, which cover a wide range of languages. It can detect the spoken language automatically or use a language selected by the user.
Do I need a powerful graphics card?
No. TrueScribe runs on the CPU and can use a Vulkan runtime when supported by the hardware. It suggests a model suited to the machine; faster hardware mainly means faster results.
Does it work offline?
Yes, after the models being used have been downloaded. The first transcription needs a connection to fetch the selected model.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. Pro is a one-time purchase.
Which systems are supported?
Windows and Linux. The page lists distribution through the Microsoft Store and as an AppImage.