Vocova
Converts audio and video links into editable transcripts and subtitles with word-level timestamps in your browser
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What is Vocova?
Vocova is a browser-based AI transcription and translation app that converts audio and video into editable transcripts, subtitles, summaries, and multilingual exports without downloads or desktop software. It accepts direct file uploads or paste-in links from 1,000+ platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Zoom, RSS feeds, cloud drives), automatically extracts audio, detects language, and returns diarized transcripts with word-level timestamps and speaker labels. The product includes in-browser editing, AI-generated summaries and key takeaways, instant translation into 140–145+ languages with a bilingual side-by-side view, and multiple export formats (PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV) for publishing or archiving. Vocova targets podcasters, journalists, researchers, content creators, educators, and teams who need fast, multilingual transcripts and localized captions, offering features and workflow integrations (RSS import, public sharing links, Podcasting 2.0 VTT) designed for both single uploads and large back-catalog processing.
Vocova pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Vocova offers a free starter tier that includes 30 minutes of transcription with timestamps, summaries, and TXT export and requires no credit card to begin. The Plus plan (yearly billed from around $7.50/month when billed annually) raises monthly minutes to 1,800, adds speaker identification, access to translation to 140+ languages, and all export formats. The Pro tier removes the monthly minute cap and is available as monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase for heavier or commercial users. Exact current prices and billing options are shown on the website and may vary by billing cadence (monthly vs yearly) and occasional promotions.
Vocova pros
- Transcribes audio and video in 100+ source languages
- Accepts links from 1,000+ platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Zoom, RSS)
- Automatic audio extraction from pasted URLs
- Word-level timestamps for precise timing
- Speaker diarization and color-coded speaker labels
- AI-generated summary and key takeaways per transcript
- Instant translation into 140–145+ target languages
- Bilingual side-by-side editing view (original + translation)
- Multiple export formats: PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT, VTT, CSV
- Bilingual export options for side-by-side documents
- In-browser editing—no downloads or external editors needed
- Public shareable transcript links without requiring viewer accounts
- Podcast-focused features (RSS import, Podcasting 2.0 VTT, show notes export)
- Generous free tier to test with 30 minutes included
- Pro and lifetime plans for heavy or commercial use
- Secure cloud storage with owner-only access controls
- Fast turnaround (minutes for hour-long files)
- Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers
Vocova cons
- Free tier limited to 30 minutes per account
- Some advanced features (unlimited minutes) require Pro or lifetime purchase
- Higher accuracy modes may consume more minutes or cost more
- Speaker separation may struggle on low-quality multi-speaker recordings
- Machine translations can require manual post-editing for publication
- Realtime or live captioning not highlighted as a feature
- No dedicated desktop or offline client for local-only workflows
- Potential privacy concerns for sensitive audio despite cloud storage policies
Frequently asked questions about Vocova
What file types and platforms can I import from?
You can upload common audio/video files (MP3, WAV, MP4 and other standard formats) or paste links from over 1,000 supported platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Zoom, Google Drive, RSS feeds and many more; Vocova extracts the audio automatically for transcription.
How many languages does Vocova support for transcription and translation?
Vocova transcribes speech in over 100 source languages and provides translations into roughly 140–145+ target languages, plus a bilingual side-by-side view to edit original and translated text together.
What does the free plan include?
The free plan provides 30 minutes of transcription with timestamps, speaker labels, and an AI-generated summary; it includes TXT export and lets you test features in-browser with no credit card required.
How fast are transcriptions returned?
Turnaround is typically measured in minutes—an hour-long episode can be processed and returned within minutes depending on file size, language, and server load, enabling quick iteration for creators and teams.
Can I export captions and publish-ready files?
Yes—Vocova exports to multiple formats including SRT and VTT for captions (Podcasting 2.0 VTT supported), DOCX and PDF for documents, TXT and CSV for raw text, and bilingual exports for translated pairs ready to publish or upload to platforms like YouTube and podcast hosts.
Does Vocova identify and separate speakers?
Yes—speaker diarization is included (color-coded speaker labels and attribution) on plans that support it, and it helps produce clean, readable transcripts for interviews, meetings, and multi-person recordings.
Is there a plan for heavy or commercial users?
Yes—Plus increases monthly minutes to 1,800 when billed yearly and adds translation and speaker ID, while Pro removes monthly minute caps and is offered as monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase to accommodate high-volume or commercial workloads.
How private and secure are my uploads?
Files are stored in the cloud and are accessible only by the owner unless you create a public share link; Vocova states secure storage practices and accepts contact for privacy questions, though very sensitive audio workflows should evaluate cloud storage policies before use.
Can I edit transcripts inside the app?
Yes—the interface supports in-browser editing of both original and translated transcripts, including word-level corrections, timestamp adjustments, and creating publishable outputs without exporting to external editors.
Does Vocova support RSS and podcast workflows for batch processing?
Yes—Podcasters can paste RSS feeds or episode URLs to import episodes in bulk, transcribe and translate episodes, and export show notes, SRT/VTT captions, and multilingual files to streamline localization and publishing.