f4transkript
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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.
Academic transcription playback software popular in qualitative research.
Best for academic researchers in the EU running qualitative interviews and focus groups. Pricing: license + subscription.
What it is
f4transkript and f4analyse are widely used in German and European academic qualitative research. Pair manual transcription with MAXQDA-style coding.
Watch out for: German-origin product; EU academic-focused; English UI available.
Install / use
audiotranskription.de — paid license
What people actually do with f4transkript-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 | 10 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
f4transkript vs Whipscribe
| Feature | f4transkript | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | license + subscription | $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 | 10 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about f4transkript
How much does f4transkript cost?
f4transkript is a paid product — published pricing: license + subscription. Pricing changes; verify on the vendor's own page before budgeting.
Does f4transkript work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
f4transkript runs on Windows and macOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows and macOS.
How do I get started with f4transkript?
There is nothing to install — f4transkript is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does f4transkript support?
f4transkript lists 10 languages.
Does f4transkript identify different speakers?
No. f4transkript 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 f4transkript give word-level timestamps?
No — f4transkript produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can f4transkript transcribe live audio?
No — f4transkript works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is f4transkript HIPAA compliant?
f4transkript 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 f4transkript?
German-origin product; EU academic-focused; English UI available.
Who is f4transkript best for?
Academic researchers in the EU running qualitative interviews and focus groups.
Does f4transkript run offline?
f4transkript 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 f4transkript in the browser?
No — f4transkript is a Windows and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes f4transkript?
f4transkript is made by audiotranskription.de.
What kind of tool is f4transkript?
In this directory f4transkript is filed under desktop as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to f4transkript?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/f4transkript-alternatives comparing f4transkript with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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