Braina
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Windows AI voice assistant and dictation product.
Best for windows users wanting an alternative to Cortana for voice commands and dictation. Pricing: free / Pro license.
What it is
Braina is a long-running Windows AI assistant with dictation, voice commands, and home automation features.
Watch out for: Windows-only; smaller ecosystem.
Install / use
brainasoft.com — free + Pro
What people actually do with Braina-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 100 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Braina vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Braina | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free / Pro license | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 100 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Braina
Frequently asked about Braina
Is Braina free?
Yes. Braina is free (free / Pro license).
Does Braina work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Braina runs on Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows.
How do I get started with Braina?
There is nothing to install — Braina is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does Braina support?
Braina lists 100 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does Braina identify different speakers?
No. Braina does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Braina give word-level timestamps?
No — Braina produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Braina transcribe live audio?
No — Braina works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Braina HIPAA compliant?
Braina does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Braina?
Windows-only; smaller ecosystem.
Who is Braina best for?
Windows users wanting an alternative to Cortana for voice commands and dictation.
Does Braina run offline?
Braina runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.
Can I use Braina in the browser?
No — Braina is a Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Braina?
Braina is made by Brainasoft.
What kind of tool is Braina?
In this directory Braina is filed under desktop as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to Braina?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/braina-alternatives comparing Braina with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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