Brass Transcripts
Boutique podcast transcription with strict accuracy guarantees.
Pay-as-you-go podcasters
Brass Transcripts is a pay-per-file alternative to the subscription transcription world, with speaker ID, four output formats, and a 30-word preview before you pay. A refreshingly simple price tag for podcasters with irregular transcription needs — though there's a 2-hour file limit and no editor, which keeps it firmly in the 'batch tool' category.
- Pay per file, no subscription
- Speaker ID included in every file
- Exports to TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON
- 2-hour file limit per upload
- No editor or collaboration features
- Narrower language coverage than competitors
Brass Transcripts is a deliberately simple, no-subscription AI transcription service for podcasters and content creators who don't transcribe enough to justify a Trint or Sonix monthly plan. The pricing is its main pitch: $2.50 for files under 15 minutes, $6 for files up to 2 hours, with volume discounts that drop to $3 per file at 250+ files. Every file includes speaker identification and exports in TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON — covering the spread from blog post drafts to YouTube subtitles to programmatic integrations. The 30-word preview before payment is a nice touch — you see how the model handled your specific audio before committing. Turnaround is 1-3 minutes per hour of audio, fast enough for most workflows. Where it falls short of bigger players: there's a hard 2-hour file limit per upload, so longer recordings need splitting; there's no transcript editor for cleaning up speaker labels or fixing mistakes inside the tool; no integrations with hosting platforms or editing apps; and language coverage is narrower than Sonix or Happy Scribe. Best for podcasters with irregular transcription needs (one or two shows a month), creators who want clean per-file pricing instead of a subscription, anyone who hated being charged for a month they didn't use. Wrong fit for high-volume operations, teams who want collaborative editing, or shows in languages outside the supported set.
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Brass Transcripts FAQ
What is Brass Transcripts in one line?
Boutique podcast transcription with strict accuracy guarantees.
Who should pick Brass Transcripts?
Brass Transcripts is shaped for pay-as-you-go podcasters. Its biggest strength: pay per file, no subscription. A refreshingly simple price tag for podcasters with irregular transcription needs — though there's a 2-hour file limit and no editor, which keeps it firmly in the 'batch tool' category
What should I watch out for with Brass Transcripts?
2-hour file limit per upload; no editor or collaboration features. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.
Is Brass Transcripts free?
It's a paid tool in the $ range. Some plans have a free trial — check the latest on their pricing page.
What can I use instead of Brass Transcripts?
Closest in the same category: Otter.ai, AssemblyAI, Rev. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.