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Happy Scribe vs Plaud
Happy Scribe scores higher overall (7.8 vs 7.7), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Happy Scribe if…
Video teams and researchers who need accurate transcripts and subtitles in many languages
7.8/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Plaud if…
People who record in-person meetings, lectures and phone calls and want a dedicated recorder
7.7/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Happy Scribe | Plaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 | #4 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from $8.50/month | Paid · from $159 |
| Free version | 10-minute free trial of AI transcription, subtitles and translation | Each device includes the Starter plan: 300 transcription minutes a month |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | iOS, Android, Web, Desktop app |
| Made by | Happy Scribe | PLAUD LLC |
| Transcription accuracy | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 8 | 8.5 |
| Features | 9 | 7.5 |
| Value for money | 7 | 6 |
| Platforms | 6 | 9 |
Happy Scribe: what the AI does
- AI transcription in 150+ languages with automatic language detection
- Automatic speaker detection
- AI subtitles and translation into 80+ languages
- AI chat over your files
- Glossaries and style guides
- Above 95% accuracy on clean audio in iLounge's tests
- Huge language coverage
- Excellent editor with 15+ export formats on Pro
- Human proofreading when needed
- Free trial is only 10 minutes
- No live transcription
- New iPhone app has very few ratings
Plaud: what the AI does
- Transcription in 112 languages with speaker labels
- Multiple summaries per recording from 10,000+ templates
- Ask Plaud questions about recordings
- AutoFlow automation of transcripts and summaries
- Choice of AI models including Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
- Dedicated recorder captures clear audio, even with several speakers
- Long battery life (30–50 hours)
- Highly rated app on both iPhone and Android
- PCWorld Editors' Choice
- You have to buy a device before you can use the app properly
- 300 free minutes a month run out quickly
- Struggles with slang and industry jargon