A Sonix alternative with more hours per euro
Sonix and SpeakToWords both transcribe uploaded files in many languages. The difference is mostly how much transcription the money buys.
SpeakToWords vs Sonix at a glance
| SpeakToWords | Sonix | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI file transcription | AI file transcription with a team workspace |
| Free | 15 minutes, preview of each transcript | 30 free minutes |
| Pay as you go | Extra minutes at €0.05 (Basic) or €0.04 (Pro) | $10 per hour |
| Entry monthly plan | €9.99 a month for 500 minutes (€4.00 for 3 months until 6 December) | $25 a month for 5 hours |
| Languages | 50+ recognised | 54+ |
Sonix figures from its pricing page, checked 14 November 2026; prices change, so check there before you decide. SpeakToWords prices are current.
Choose Sonix if
- you work in a team that shares, comments on and manages transcripts together;
- you need speaker labels or Sonix's integrations.
Choose SpeakToWords if
- you transcribe several hours a month on your own;
- you want a fixed monthly price with generous minutes;
- you want to fix lines while listening, in a simple editor.
Questions
Is it free?
A free account transcribes 15 minutes with no card and shows the opening of each transcript; the full text unlocks with the 7-day trial or a plan from €9.99 a month for 500 minutes (€4.00 for 3 months until 6 December).
How accurate is it?
On clear speech, upwards of 99% of words come back right, punctuated and with a timestamp on every line. Background music, people talking over each other, strong accents and unusual names cost accuracy; the editor plays the audio from any line so you can fix those quickly.
Does it label who is speaking?
Not yet. Every line carries the second it was said, so you can jump to it and listen, and add names in the editor. If speaker labels are essential, see the comparison pages for tools that offer them.
What happens to my file?
It is processed for you only, encrypted in transit, and never used to train anything.
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Try it on your own recording
A free account transcribes 15 minutes with no card and shows the opening of each transcript; the full text unlocks with the 7-day trial or a plan from €9.99 a month for 500 minutes (€4.00 for 3 months until 6 December).
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