Both have a Free tier
Cockatoo's homepage advertises 3 free transcriptions per day, subject to Free eligibility. LongScribe instead lists minutes and recordings per month. Neither daily jobs nor monthly minutes imply the same audio allowance.
A Cockatoo alternative for transcripts and subtitles
Transcribe for free →COCKATOO VS LONGSCRIBE · OCTOBER 12, 2026
Which transcription workflow suits you?
Choose LongScribe for a supported public media link, reviewable timestamps and TXT, DOCX, SRT or JSON export. Eligible signed-in Free accounts include 60 minutes across 20 recordings each month; a limited no-account demo can provide a preview. Choose Cockatoo when you want its file-first editor, AI Notes, document translation or Team plan with shared files and centralized billing.
Check the billing interval
LongScribe Premium is $4.99/month with 5,000 minutes across 500 recordings/month. Cockatoo advertises Pro at $29.99/month billed monthly, or $11.99/month equivalent when billed annually ($143.88 charged upfront for 12 months). Cockatoo markets unlimited transcription; this is not a minute-for-minute equivalent to LongScribe's capped plan.
No invented winner
There is no controlled head-to-head Cockatoo/LongScribe accuracy result in this comparison. Try an authorized sample from your own workflow before making a quality claim.
LongScribe publishes this comparison and has a commercial interest in the result. Primary sources: Cockatoo official pricing and plan features and Cockatoo homepage. USD prices and allowances checked October 12, 2026. Cockatoo's monthly and annual prices are different billing commitments; offers, taxes, region and eligibility may change. Recheck before purchase. We do not claim Cockatoo lacks a Free plan or transcript exports.
| Decision point | LongScribe | Cockatoo |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 60 min/month, up to 20 recordings for an eligible signed-in account | Homepage: 3 free transcriptions/day (not a published minute allowance); subject to eligibility |
| First result | Limited no-account demo; sign in to save/download eligible completed jobs | Free account without a card on official plan page |
| Inputs | File upload or supported accessible public media URLs | Drag-and-drop files and Cockatoo editor |
| Paid transcription | Premium $4.99/month: 5,000 minutes and 500 recordings/month | Pro $29.99/mo billed monthly or $11.99/mo effective billed annually ($143.88 upfront); marketed as unlimited transcription |
| Exports | TXT, DOCX, SRT, JSON | PDF, DOCX, TXT and subtitle exports on an eligible paid plan |
| Shared team work | Individual account and export workflow; not organization-level team admin | Official Team plan advertises shared files and centralized billing |
Free transcription is not measured in the same units
LongScribe signed-in Free allows 60 minutes across 20 recordings per month, subject to job and file eligibility. Cockatoo lists a Free tier with limited transcription; check the current policy there rather than treating a daily trial as a monthly quota.
Public media links versus a file-first editor
LongScribe supports authorized file uploads and links to accessible public media sources. Cockatoo focuses on drag-and-drop files, its editor, AI Notes and storage. Cockatoo account links are not supported media inputs.
When Cockatoo is the better choice
Cockatoo is the more relevant candidate for its shared-file Team plan, centralized billing, AI Notes or document translation. LongScribe's public plans do not offer equivalent team administration.
Source accuracy and exports
Review important timestamps, speaker changes and named entities in either tool. LongScribe SRT is a separate subtitle file, not burned-in video captions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cockatoo have a Free plan?
Yes. Cockatoo publishes a Free tier with limited AI transcription. Its terms can change, and the app's eligibility is the source of truth.
How is LongScribe Free different?
Eligible signed-in Free users get 60 minutes across 20 recordings per month, distinct from the anonymous demo and from upload/job limits.
Does Cockatoo have stronger team collaboration?
Its official Team plan offers shared files and centralized billing. LongScribe's public plans are not a managed shared workspace.
Can I import a Cockatoo account URL?
No Cockatoo account import is promised. Upload a recording you are allowed to use or enter a supported accessible public media link.
Which tool is more accurate?
This comparison has no head-to-head benchmark. Compare the same authorized recordings and inspect quotes, names, timestamps and speaker changes.