Speechnotes
Speechnotes is a web-based tool specializing in transforming speech to text. Its primary function is to transcribe audio and video recordin...
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What is Speechnotes?
Speechnotes is a free online speech-to-text tool that enables users to dictate notes in real time via an online dictation notepad, or automatically transcribe audio and video recordings. It leverages leading AI speech recognition engines from Google and Microsoft to deliver accurate transcription, with English accuracy reaching up to 95% for good quality dictation. The tool works entirely in a Chrome browser with no download, installation, or registration required, making it instantly accessible.
Key features include voice commands for punctuation and formatting, automatic capitalization, speaker diarization (automatic tagging), timestamps, caption generation (.srt files), AI summaries, translation capabilities, and easy import/export options. It supports transcribing from Google Drive, YouTube, and any online source. Additional tools include a Chrome extension for voice typing on any web form, a REST API with webhooks, Zapier integration for automation, and companion mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Speechnotes is designed for a wide range of users including students transcribing lectures, journalists recording interviews, authors writing manuscripts, doctors dictating medical forms, podcasters converting episodes to text, transcribers, busy professionals, and anyone who prefers speaking over typing. It offers health benefits by reducing repetitive strain injuries from typing, saves significant time (an hour-long recording transcribes in ~20 minutes versus 6+ hours manually), and is 10x cheaper than human transcription services.
Speechnotes pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Dictation Free: $0/month - includes unlimited online dictation notepad, voice typing Chrome extension, and editing with ads. Dictation Premium: $1.90/month - includes premium online dictation notepad, premium Chrome extension, ad-free experience, and support from the development team. Transcription: $0.10/minute pay-as-you-go with no subscription - includes audio & video recordings, speaker diarization in English, timestamps, .srt caption generation, REST API, webhooks, and Zapier integration. All transcription plans are pay-per-use with no recurring payments.
Speechnotes pros
- Free online dictation notepad with unlimited voice typing
- No download, installation, or registration required
- Works entirely in Chrome browser instantly
- 95% accuracy in English with Google/Microsoft AI engines
- Real-time dictation with no pauses between sentences
- Voice commands for punctuation and formatting
- Automatic capitalization and spacing
- Transcribes audio and video files in minutes
- Supports YouTube and Google Drive uploads directly
- Speaker diarization (automatic tagging) in English
- Generates timestamps and .srt caption files
- Pay-per-use transcription at $0.1/minute, no subscriptions
- HIPAA compliant and completely private - no human listens
- API, webhooks, and Zapier integration for automation
- Android app with 5M+ downloads rated 4.3+ stars
- Chrome extension for voice typing on any web form
- Distraction-free clean white paper interface
- Reduces repetitive strain injuries from typing
- 10x cheaper than human transcribers
- Audio deleted automatically after transcription completes
Speechnotes cons
- Free dictation version displays Google ads
- Requires Chrome browser (works best on Chrome/Edge)
- Internet connection required for full functionality
- Best accuracy in English, other languages less tested
- No human transcription service offered directly
- May drop words or misrecognize some speech
- Requires microphone permissions in browser
- Mobile app contains ads unless upgraded to premium
Frequently asked questions about Speechnotes
Is Speechnotes free to use?
Yes, the online dictation notepad is completely free with unlimited voice typing. The free version includes ads from Google. Premium dictation without ads is available for $1.90/month.
How accurate is Speechnotes transcription?
Speechnotes is powered by Google and Microsoft AI speech recognition engines. Accuracy in English is very good and can easily reach 95% accuracy for good quality dictation or recording.
Do I need to install anything?
No, Speechnotes works entirely online in your Chrome browser with no download, no install, and no registration needed. You can start working right away.
Is my privacy protected?
Yes, Speechnotes is super private with no human handling, seeing, or listening to your recordings. For transcription, we pay Google extra so they do not keep your audio for research. Recordings are automatically deleted from servers once transcription is done, and we are HIPAA compliant.
What file types can I transcribe?
Speechnotes supports all file types for audio and video transcription. You can upload files directly, transcribe from Google Drive, YouTube, or any other online source.
How long does transcription take?
Transcription is fast with results within minutes. An hour-long recording typically takes about 20 minutes to transcribe, compared to 6+ hours of manual work.
Can I use Speechnotes on mobile?
Yes, there is an Android Speechnotes app with over 5 million downloads rated 4.3+ stars. For iOS, there is a sister app called TextHear that works on iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
What voice commands are supported?
Speechnotes recognizes many verbal commands for punctuation and formatting including period, comma, question mark, colon, semicolon, exclamation mark, new line, new paragraph, open/close parentheses, hyphen, and quotation marks.
Does Speechnotes offer API integration?
Yes, Speechnotes provides a REST API and webhooks for automating transcription workflows. You can send files via standard POST requests and get transcription results sent directly to your server. Zapier integration is also available for codeless automation.
Can I get captions for my YouTube videos?
Yes, Speechnotes can generate .srt caption files for YouTube videos and movies. You can transcribe directly from YouTube URLs and export the results as captions.