What is Happy Scribe?
Happy Scribe is an AI transcription and subtitle platform that converts audio and video into text, captions and translations for teams. Based in Europe, it offers AI speech to text in more than 60 languages and dialects, an online editor for correcting transcripts, and optional human proofreading for near-perfect accuracy. It also includes a meeting recorder that joins Google Meet, Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls.
Happy Scribe is different from pure meeting bots because it covers the full media workflow: transcripts, subtitles in formats like SRT and VTT, translated subtitles and AI chat over your files. That makes it popular with video producers, journalists, researchers and podcasters, as well as teams who want meeting notes. Typical uses are captioning videos for social media, transcribing interviews, creating searchable archives and turning meetings into summaries.
Main Features
- Transcribe audio and video files in 60+ languages and dialects.
- Generate subtitles and export them in common caption formats.
- Translate transcripts and subtitles into other languages.
- Record and transcribe Google Meet, Zoom and Teams meetings automatically.
- Edit transcripts and captions in a browser-based editor synced to the media.
- Chat with AI about your files to pull out summaries and quotes.
- Order human proofreading when accuracy must be close to perfect.
How to Get Started with Happy Scribe
- Sign up for a free account at happyscribe.com.
- Upload a file, paste a link or connect your calendar for meeting recording.
- Choose the language and whether you want a transcript or subtitles.
- Review the result in the editor, then export or share it.
Happy Scribe Pricing
The Free plan includes a 10-minute AI trial, unlimited meeting recordings up to 45 minutes each and AI chat on 3 files a month. Basic costs $17 per month or $8.50 per month billed annually for 120 AI minutes, Pro costs $29 per month or $19 annually for 600 minutes and 3 seats, and Business costs $89 per month or $59 annually. Extra minutes cost $0.20 and human proofreading starts around $2 per minute.
Who Should Use It?
- Video producers who need subtitles and translations.
- Journalists and researchers transcribing interviews.
- Podcasters creating show transcripts.
- Teams who want meeting recordings and summaries.
- European organizations that prefer a European provider.
Happy Scribe Alternatives
- Rev: well-known option with large human transcription network
- Trint: newsroom-focused editing and collaboration
- TurboScribe: cheaper unlimited transcription for heavy users
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy Scribe free?
Yes, there is a free plan with a 10-minute AI transcription trial and a free meeting recorder. Paid plans start at $8.50 per month billed annually.
What is Happy Scribe used for?
Happy Scribe is used to transcribe and subtitle audio and video. Teams also use it to record meetings and translate captions.
How accurate is Happy Scribe?
AI transcripts are usually good on clear audio, and you can order human proofreading when you need near-perfect accuracy.
Does Happy Scribe work with Zoom?
Yes. The meeting recorder works with Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.