Which AI Transcription Service is the Most Accurate?

August 21, 2024

Which AI transcription service is the most accurate when dealing with a bad audio recording? We put six of the best to the test to find out.


Six of the top AI transcription services compared

Have you ever wondered if a different AI transcription service, plugin, or feature of your favorite post-production app is better than what you’re currently using?

Well, wonder no more!

I’ve compared these six top transcription tools to find the most accurate service:

Although accuracy is obviously an important factor in choosing a transcription service, other considerations include ease of use and extended functionality.

Having a less accurate transcription service, yet one that sits on your timeline or allows you to do text-based editing will probably be more useful than a more accurate third-party service to which you have to upload all your media.

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The Test

I didn’t want to make the process too easy, so I’ve chosen an audio sample that has several major problems with it.

  • It was recorded on my iPhone
  • It was recorded on my iPhone in a noisy hotel bar
  • It was recorded on my iPhone with two different native speakers
  • One of whom tends to mumble.

Listen to the clip (it is harsh):

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