Temi alternative for recorded audio and video
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Four interviews a month: one free file is not four
Imagine four 30-minute recordings, or 120 audio minutes. Temi's first-file trial applies if your first file qualifies (up to 45 minutes). With one eligible first file free, three later 30-minute recordings are 90 paid minutes at $0.25 per minute: $22.50 in Temi charges. Without an eligible first-file trial, all 120 minutes would cost about $30.
LongScribe's signed-in Free plan has a 20-recording Free cap and 60 monthly minutes, so four jobs fit the recording count, but 120 minutes exceed the Free monthly minute allowance. Premium starts at $4.99/month with a larger monthly recording allowance. It is a monthly subscription, not a pay-as-you-go price or an automatically comparable human-edited service.
Compare eligibility, editing workflow, exported formats and real monthly usage. Temi can suit one-off recordings without a recurring subscription; LongScribe can suit repeat files and eligible public URLs. Prices can change; see Temi's official billing help and LongScribe's published plans.
| Feature | LongScribe | Temi |
|---|---|---|
| Free usage | 20 recordings / 60 minutes per month on signed-in Free | First file free, up to 45 minutes |
| After free usage | Premium $4.99/month, up to 5,000 minutes / 500 recordings per month | $0.25 per audio minute, no recurring subscription minimum |
| Website editor exports | TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT and JSON | Word, PDF, TXT, SRT and VTT |
| Supported inputs | Supported saved media files and accessible public media URLs | Audio/video file upload |
Official pricing sources
Official provider sources for verification. See the dated comparisons below; prices and limits can change.
Temi's first-file trial versus LongScribe Free
Temi's official help says the first file is free for up to 45 minutes, then charges $0.25 per audio minute. LongScribe Free offers 20 recordings and 60 transcription minutes every month. Those are different models, not identical free tiers.
One paid hour versus a recurring subscription
At Temi's listed rate, 60 paid minutes cost $15, excluding a first-file trial. LongScribe Premium costs $4.99/month and includes 5,000 minutes across 500 recordings, subject to source availability and account limits. One-off and recurring usage can justify different tools.
Do they support the same formats?
No. LongScribe exports TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT and JSON. Temi's official web editor lists Word, PDF, TXT, SRT and VTT. LongScribe supports VTT but does not offer native PDF export. Choose by which formats you actually need.
Public links versus direct file uploads
LongScribe accepts supported uploads and accessible public YouTube, Twitch and other supported media links. Temi supports uploaded audio/video files. Neither approach means every private, deleted, blocked or login-gated media URL is retrievable.
How to choose for recurring recordings
Compare monthly recording counts, total duration, allowed sources, required export formats and whether you need a one-off transcript or a recurring transcription workflow. Review speaker names, unusual terms and quotations against the original recording before publishing.
Source and rate verification
Temi trial, per-minute charge and export formats checked October 10, 2026 against Temi's published help pages. Vendor pricing and availability can change. LongScribe plan details come from its current public plan facts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Temi completely free?
Temi's official billing help states that the first file is free for up to 45 minutes. Subsequent transcription costs $0.25 per audio minute.
How much free transcription does LongScribe include?
20 recordings and 60 minutes per month on a signed-in Free account. A short no-account preview is separate.
Can I export VTT or PDF from LongScribe?
LongScribe exports TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT and JSON. Native PDF export is not offered. Temi's editor lists Word, PDF, TXT, SRT and VTT.
How much would 60 paid minutes cost with Temi?
$15 at the published $0.25-per-minute rate if the first-file trial does not apply.
Which is better for many recordings?
LongScribe Premium costs $4.99/month for up to 5,000 monthly minutes and 500 recordings; Temi bills per audio minute after the first-file trial. Compare the actual workflow and desired export format.
Can I transcribe a public URL?
LongScribe can use supported accessible public recording URLs as well as uploads. It cannot bypass private links or access controls.