InqScribe

by Inquirium LLC

Veteran transcription playback and subtitle authoring tool.

TL;DR

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.

Category
Desktop apps
License
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Stars
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Last push
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Pricing
license $99
Platforms
Windows, macOS

What it is

InqScribe is a long-standing manual transcription tool with strong subtitle authoring (SRT, WebVTT) and foot pedal support.

Best for: Documentary filmmakers, journalists, and qualitative researchers needing precise manual transcript control with subtitle export.
Watch out for: Manual transcription only; UI shows its age.

Install / use

inqscribe.com — paid license

Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supported10
HIPAA eligibleNo

InqScribe vs Whipscribe

FeatureInqScribeWhipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
Pricinglicense $99free beta
Speaker diarization—Yes
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages1099
PlatformsWindows, macOSWeb, API, MCP

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Whipscribe is a managed faster-whisper + whisperX service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.