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Scribethat is the fastest free audio transcription tool online. Upload MP3, WAV, MP4 — or paste a YouTube, TikTok or Instagram link.
Accurate transcripts with timestamps. 10 minutes free, no credit card.

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Works with every platform and format

YouTube TikTok Instagram Spotify Vimeo Twitter / X SoundCloud MP3 MP4 WAV M4A AAC OGG FLAC WMA OPUS WEBM MOV AVI MKV AIFF AMR 1000+ sites

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Fast, accurate, and packed with tools that actually save you time.

Accurate timestamps

Every segment is timestamped to the second. Toggle on or off and export with or without.

URL transcription

Paste any YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or video URL from 1000+ sites. Starts in one click.

AI Summary

Get the key points as a clean bullet list in one click. No more reading wall-of-text transcripts.

Translation to 150+ languages

Translate your transcript into any language while keeping timestamps perfectly aligned.

Auto chapters

AI divides your transcript into topic sections so you can jump to any part instantly.

Export to TXT

Download your transcript as a plain text file, with or without timestamps, in one click.

Competitor analysis

Analyze any YouTube channel, Instagram profile or TikTok profile — followers, views, engagement and recent content ranked by performance.

Transcribe in 3 simple steps

1

Upload a file or paste a URL

Drop an MP3, MP4 or WAV, or paste a YouTube, TikTok or Instagram link.

2

AI transcribes in seconds

Our AI engine processes your audio and delivers an accurate, word-by-word transcript with timestamps.

3

Read, translate and export

Summarize, translate into 150+ languages, or export as a text file.

Transcribe audio for free — no tricks

No credit card, no hidden limits. Every new account gets 10 free minutes of AI transcription to use however you want.

Free audio transcription

Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, OPUS, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, AIFF or AMR and get a full text transcript in seconds. The free plan covers up to 10 minutes of audio — perfect for interviews, meetings, voice notes or short videos.

Free speech to text from any URL

Paste a YouTube, TikTok or Instagram link and Scribethat transcribes the audio automatically — no download needed. Works with 1000+ video sites, completely free for the first 10 minutes.

Free transcription in 100+ languages

The free audio-to-text engine automatically detects the language of your audio. Whether it's English, Italian, Spanish, French or any of 100+ supported languages, transcription is always included.

Need more? Paid plans start at €7.97/month for 180 minutes — with AI summary, translation and auto chapters included.

Competitor analysis for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok

Paste any channel or profile and see subscriber counts, views, engagement and recent content — ranked by performance, in one place.

YouTube competitor analysis

Enter any channel URL, @handle or name to see subscriber count, total views, and the most recent videos ranked by views or likes.

Instagram competitor analysis

Analyze any public Instagram profile — followers, engagement rate, and up to 100 recent posts and reels, filterable by photo, carousel or reel.

TikTok competitor analysis

Track any TikTok creator's followers, engagement rate, and up to 100 recent videos ranked by views, likes or comments.

Try it free when you sign up — then included on Standard, Pro and Agency plans from 10 to 75 analyses per month. See plans

How competitor analysis works

From a profile link to a full performance breakdown in under a minute.

1

Choose a platform and paste a profile

Select YouTube, Instagram or TikTok, then paste the channel URL, profile link, @handle or name.

2

Scribethat pulls the real-time stats

Subscriber or follower count, total views and engagement rate — plus up to 100 of the profile's most recent posts or videos.

3

Sort and filter by what performs

Rank content by views, likes or comments, and filter by post format to isolate the winning posts and reels.

4

Transcribe the winning content instantly

Click Transcribe on any top-performing video or Reel and get the full script in seconds — no re-uploading, no switching tools.

Built for marketing agencies and social media managers

Stop switching between an analytics tool and a transcription tool. Scribethat does both, in one place.

Reverse-engineer what's working

Analyze any competitor's YouTube channel, Instagram profile or TikTok profile and rank their content by views, likes or comments to see exactly which posts and Reels are outperforming the rest.

Get the script, not just the video

Transcribe any top-performing Reel or video in one click, right from the competitor analysis results, and read the hook, structure and call-to-action as text — perfect for content research and briefs.

Built for client work

The Agency plan supports up to 5 team members sharing one pool of transcription minutes and competitor analyses — ideal for teams managing several client accounts at once.

One workflow: find the winning content, then transcribe it — no other tool needed. See plans

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need more minutes.

Free
€0 /month
10 minutes included
  • MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A
  • URL transcription
  • Timestamps
  • Export to TXT
  • 1 free competitor analysis
Most popular
Standard
€7.97 /month
180 minutes per month
  • Everything in Free
  • AI Summary
  • AI Translation
  • Auto Chapters
  • 10 competitor analyses/month
Pro
€14.97 /month
540 minutes per month
  • Everything in Standard
  • 3× more minutes
  • 25 competitor analyses/month
  • Priority processing
Agency
€34.97 /month
1350 shared minutes · 5 users
  • Everything in Pro
  • 75 competitor analyses/month
  • Up to 5 team members
  • Shared quota

Frequently asked questions

Is "Scribe That" the same as Scribethat?
Yes. Scribethat — sometimes written as two words, "Scribe That" — is the same free AI transcription and competitor analysis tool for audio, video, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram content.
What audio and video formats are supported?
Scribethat transcribes MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, OPUS, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, AIFF and AMR files up to 500MB. You can also transcribe any YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, Twitter/X, SoundCloud or other video URL from 1000+ sites.
How accurate is the transcription?
Scribethat uses OpenAI Whisper, one of the most accurate speech-to-text models available. Accuracy is typically 90–98% for clear audio. Background noise and strong accents can reduce accuracy.
Can I transcribe YouTube videos?
Yes. Simply paste the YouTube video URL and transcription starts automatically. The same works for TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo and most video hosting sites — over 1000 in total.
Does it work with TikTok and Instagram?
Yes. Paste the TikTok or Instagram post URL and Scribethat downloads the audio and transcribes it automatically. Works with public posts.
What languages are supported?
Scribethat transcribes audio in 100+ languages automatically. The AI Translation feature can then translate your transcript into 150+ languages.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Every new account includes 10 free transcription minutes with no credit card required. You can upgrade at any time for more minutes and AI tools.
Do transcriptions include timestamps?
Yes. Every transcript includes precise timestamps for each segment. Toggle them on or off in the viewer and choose whether to include them when exporting.
Can I translate my transcription?
Yes. Standard, Pro and Agency plans include AI Translation, which translates your transcript into 150+ languages while preserving all timestamps. Translations are cached so you're never charged twice for the same language.
How long does transcription take?
Most transcriptions complete in under 30 seconds. Longer files (30–60 minutes) may take 1–2 minutes. URL transcriptions may take slightly longer due to audio download time.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. Cancel at any time from the billing portal in your account. Access continues until the end of your current billing period and no further charges are made.
How can I transcribe audio for free?
Create a free Scribethat account — no credit card required. You get 10 minutes of free audio transcription immediately. Upload an MP3, WAV or MP4 file, or paste a YouTube or TikTok link, and your free transcript is ready in seconds.
Is Scribethat really free to use?
Yes. The free plan includes 10 minutes of audio transcription with no credit card and no time limit on when you use them. You can transcribe audio files or video URLs, get timestamps, and export to TXT — all for free.
What is the best free tool to transcribe audio to text?
Scribethat offers one of the most accurate free audio-to-text tools available online. It uses state-of-the-art AI to transcribe speech in 100+ languages with timestamps, and works with both uploaded files and URLs from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and 1000+ other sites.
Can I transcribe an MP3 file for free?
Yes. Upload any MP3 file up to 500MB and Scribethat transcribes it to text automatically. The free plan covers files up to 10 minutes. Longer recordings are supported on paid plans starting at €7.97/month.
Does Scribethat offer competitor analysis for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok?
Yes. Paste any YouTube channel, Instagram profile or TikTok profile into the Competitor Analysis tool and instantly see subscriber or follower counts, views, engagement rate, and up to 100 recent posts or videos ranked by performance. Available on Standard, Pro and Agency plans.
How many competitor analyses are included in each plan?
Every new account gets 1 free competitor analysis to try. Standard includes 10 per month, Pro includes 25, and Agency includes 75 — shared across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Enterprise plans include unlimited analyses.
Can I transcribe my competitor's best-performing Reels or videos?
Yes. Inside any Competitor Analysis result, sort a YouTube channel, Instagram profile or TikTok profile's content by views, likes or comments, then click Transcribe on any top-performing video or Reel to get its full script instantly — no downloading or re-uploading required.
Is Scribethat good for marketing agencies and social media managers?
Yes. Scribethat combines competitor analysis with one-click transcription, so agencies and social media managers can find a competitor's highest-performing posts and instantly transcribe them to study the hook, script and structure — all in one workflow instead of switching between separate tools.

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