InqScribe
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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.
Veteran transcription playback and subtitle authoring tool.
Best for documentary filmmakers, journalists, and qualitative researchers needing precise manual transcript control with subtitle export. Pricing: license $99.
What it is
InqScribe is a long-standing manual transcription tool with strong subtitle authoring (SRT, WebVTT) and foot pedal support.
Watch out for: Manual transcription only; UI shows its age.
Install / use
inqscribe.com — paid license
What people actually do with InqScribe-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 |
InqScribe vs Whipscribe
| Feature | InqScribe | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | license $99 | $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 InqScribe
How much does InqScribe cost?
InqScribe is a paid product — published pricing: license $99. Pricing changes; verify on the vendor's own page before budgeting.
Does InqScribe work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
InqScribe 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 InqScribe?
There is nothing to install — InqScribe is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does InqScribe support?
InqScribe lists 10 languages.
Does InqScribe identify different speakers?
No. InqScribe 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 InqScribe give word-level timestamps?
No — InqScribe produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can InqScribe transcribe live audio?
No — InqScribe works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is InqScribe HIPAA compliant?
InqScribe 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 InqScribe?
Manual transcription only; UI shows its age.
Who is InqScribe best for?
Documentary filmmakers, journalists, and qualitative researchers needing precise manual transcript control with subtitle export.
Does InqScribe run offline?
InqScribe 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 InqScribe in the browser?
No — InqScribe is a Windows and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes InqScribe?
InqScribe is made by Inquirium LLC.
What kind of tool is InqScribe?
In this directory InqScribe is filed under desktop as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to InqScribe?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/inqscribe-alternatives comparing InqScribe with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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