The Happyscribe Alternative That Does More
Accurate transcription and subtitles, plus AI study and meeting tools. TranscriptAI matches Happyscribe on captions and adds notes, summaries, flashcards, and chat, on a free plan.
Why Switch From Happyscribe
Same caption quality, more in the box, friendlier free tier.
- Auto SRT and VTT with Netflix-standard timing (42 chars/line, 20 CPS)
- In-browser Subtitle Studio: edit text, retime, split/merge, shift sync
- Translate caption tracks into 77 languages, timing preserved
- Accurate transcripts with speaker diarisation included
- Karaoke word-level captions and social presets for YouTube/TikTok/Reels
- Free plan with transcription minutes and subtitle export, no card
Beyond Transcription & Subtitles
A complete content workspace from a single upload.
- AI summaries, study notes, flashcards, and quizzes
- Meeting action items and decisions
- Vocabulary extraction and key highlights
- Ask questions about any transcript with AI chat
- Export to SRT, VTT, ASS, PDF, Word, or plain text
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TranscriptAI cheaper than Happyscribe?
TranscriptAI has a free plan with transcription minutes and subtitle export included, and paid plans start low, a budget-friendly alternative for most users.
Does it support subtitle editing and translation?
Yes. Edit cues and timing in Subtitle Studio and translate the caption track into any of 77 languages while keeping timing intact.
What subtitle formats can I export?
SRT and WebVTT on every plan, plus styled ASS (including karaoke captions) for advanced and social use.
Does TranscriptAI do more than captions?
Yes: accurate transcripts, AI summaries, study notes, flashcards, quizzes, meeting action items, and chat with your content.