Best-of · 15 tools · updated Nov 3, 2026

Best Free AI Tools for Transcribing Audio and Video

Descript turns transcription into text-based video and audio editing, with filler-word removal and captions. Otter.ai focuses on live meeting transcripts, speaker identification, summaries, and action items. Fireflies.ai builds a searchable call library and pushes notes into CRM and project tools.

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    LM StudioVerified Nov 4, 2026

    LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.

    Free tier · from $20/mo
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    VulavulaVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Speech-to-text and translation for African languages, built for multilingual contact centres.

    Paid · from $9.99/moAPI
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    DescriptVerified Nov 3, 2026

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Free tier · from $16/moWeb, Mac, Windows
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    Otter.aiVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Free tier · from $16/moMac, Windows, iOS, Android
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    GranolaVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI notepad that captures meetings and turns them into notes and next steps for busy professionals.

    Free tier · from $14/moMac, Windows, iOS, Android
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    Fireflies.aiVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for teams that want searchable notes and action items.

    Free tier · from $10/moiOS, Android, Browser extension, API
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    KrispVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Free trial · from $8/moBrowser extension, API
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    Sarvam AIVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.

    Pay as you goWeb, API
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    Adobe Podcast

    Web-based podcast recording and audio enhancement tool with noise removal and transcription.

    Free tierWeb
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    FathomVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI notetaker that records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls for individuals and teams.

    Free tier · from $15/moiOS
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    tl;dvVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for sales, customer success, and internal teams.

    Free tieriOS, Android
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    ElevenLabsVerified Nov 3, 2026

    AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.

    Free tier · from $6/moWeb, API
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    CleanvoiceVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Cleans podcast, voiceover and video recordings by cutting noise, filler words and dead air.

    Free trial · from $11/moAPI
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    LALAL.AIVerified Nov 4, 2026

    LALAL.AI separates vocals, instruments, and noise from audio and video for musicians, editors, and developers.

    Free tier · from $7.50/moWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, API
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    RiversideVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.

    Free tier · from $24/moWeb
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