Speechnotes VS Rev - Live Test

The Big AI Transcription Battle: Speechnotes vs. Rev #

Welcome to the big AI Transcription Battle! Automatic transcription is evolving as novel AI models bring transcription accuracy to near-human or even better-than-human levels. Along with big benefits in pricing, speed (real-time results), and privacy (no one is listening to your recordings), the competition is fierce.

We decided to do a head-to-head battle between two leading AI transcription service providers: Speechnotes & Rev. We’ll compare them on Accuracy, Speed, Price, Privacy, Ease of Use, and Translation Options.

For a fair comparison, we used the exact same YouTube video for both services. The video featured a home-style recording of a conversation, providing a mix of clear and challenging audio elements.

Watch the Video #

Let’s Dive In! #

We split the screen so you can see how the entire transcription process works on both sites, and we’ll use a timer to track the time it takes from uploading the file to receiving the results.

Uploading Process #

Both Speechnotes and Rev allow you to upload files or use links to online recordings. For our test, we pasted the link to the YouTube video on both platforms. Then, we selected the language and the number of speakers before starting the upload.

• On Rev, there is an extra step for payment.
• On Speechnotes, you can purchase pre-paid minutes, which are saved in your account. This means you don’t need to go through the payment process for each upload task, making the workflow smoother.

Speechnotes gets a point for ease-of-use here. Additionally, Speechnotes allows you to upload multiple files at once, which is super convenient if you have more than one file to transcribe. So, Speechnotes scores another point for ease-of-use.

Furthermore, Speechnotes shows the stage of the transcription process in real time, while on Rev, you have to refresh the page to see progress. Speechnotes earns one more point for this.

Pricing #

• Speechnotes: 10 cents per minute
• Rev: 25 cents per minute

Speechnotes wins the pricing category by offering transcription services at less than half the price of Rev.

Speed #

• Speechnotes completed the task in approximately a minute and a half.
• Rev took more than 3 minutes to finish the same task.

Speechnotes clearly wins the speed category, delivering results twice as fast as Rev.

Accuracy #

Both services provided excellent results. While Speechnotes may have been slightly more accurate in a few words, the difference was minor. It’s fair to conclude that both services achieved the same high level of accuracy.

Privacy #

Privacy is crucial, and both services declare similar high standards of privacy for their AI transcription services. We consider both Speechnotes and Rev equal in this category.

Translation Options #

Here’s where Speechnotes really shines. Speechnotes is a world pioneer, offering instant automatic translations to any language (or multiple languages) from the transcription results you receive. Rev does not offer this feature at all.

Conclusion: The Ultimate Winner #

The ultimate winner of our transcription battle is… Speechnotes — hands down!

• Half the price
• Twice as fast
• Ease of use
• Accurate performance
• Instant translation options

Speechnotes is the top choice for your transcription needs. Try it out for free today and experience the difference for yourself!

Thank you for reading, and happy transcribing!