A free Rev alternative

If you pay per minute for automated transcripts, LongScribe does the same workflow from a supported public link or uploaded file — free, in your browser, with subtitle and document exports.

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Why people switch

Per-minute transcription adds up fast on regular recordings. LongScribe gives you 1000 minutes a month for free, with the same export formats.

Paste a supported public link or upload a file

Paste a public audio or video link from a supported platform such as YouTube, Twitch or Facebook. Multi-hour files queue and process in the background — close the tab and come back to finished text.

Subtitles and documents

Download timed SRT subtitles, plain TXT, a Word document (DOCX) and JSON for editing and captions.

Dozens of languages

Auto-detect the language or set it manually, across dozens of supported languages.

Edit, search and share

Fix the transcript in the browser, search by clickable timestamps, and share it with a public link.

Try it without an account

Run a short clip with no sign-up first, then create a free account for the full 1000 monthly minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How does pricing compare to Rev?

Rev charges per minute; LongScribe gives you 1000 minutes a month for free with the same export formats.

What sources can I transcribe?

Paste a public audio or video link from a supported platform such as YouTube, Twitch or Facebook.

Does it handle long files?

Yes, multi-hour files queue and process in the background — close the tab and come back to finished text.

Which formats can I download?

Timed SRT subtitles, plain TXT, a Word document (DOCX) and JSON.

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