Notta

Notta is an AI transcription service that distinguishes itself with a genuinely usable mobile workflow — most competitors in this category treat their mobile apps as afterthoughts. With Notta, you can hit record on your phone during a hallway interview or coffee chat, and the audio plus transcript syncs back to your workspace for editing and search on desktop.

58 languages are supported with real-time transcription, useful for live note-taking and accessibility scenarios. Pricing tiers in 2026: Free (120 minutes/month but capped at 3 minutes per individual meeting — basically just a demo), Pro at $13.99/mo monthly or $8.17/mo annual, Business at $27.99/seat/mo monthly or $16.67/seat/mo annual, and Enterprise requiring 51+ seats.

Pro includes transcript translation — one of the better deals among consumer tools. Speaker identification, AI summaries, and transcript access work cleanly on mobile. The honest cons: the free tier's 3-minute cap makes it nearly useless for real work, forcing a paid plan to evaluate the product properly.

Real-time translation and bilingual transcription are paid add-ons rather than included in Pro, which feels stingy at the price. Best for journalists doing in-person interviews, traveling podcasters, anyone whose recording happens away from a desk. Less compelling if you're transcribing studio recordings exclusively — many other tools handle that for less.