MAXQDA Transcription
Don’t want to install MAXQDA Transcription? Drop the file here.
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.
Built-in transcription playback inside the MAXQDA qualitative analysis software.
Best for qualitative researchers already using MAXQDA who want transcription inside the same tool. Pricing: license · academic discount.
What it is
MAXQDA integrates manual and AI-assisted transcription directly inside the qualitative coding workflow. AI transcription is a paid add-on.
Watch out for: Tied to MAXQDA license; not a standalone transcription product.
Install / use
maxqda.com — license + subscription
What people actually do with MAXQDA Transcription-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 | 15 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
MAXQDA Transcription vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MAXQDA Transcription | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | license · academic discount | $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 | 15 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MAXQDA Transcription
Does MAXQDA Transcription work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MAXQDA Transcription 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 MAXQDA Transcription?
There is nothing to install — MAXQDA Transcription is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does MAXQDA Transcription support?
MAXQDA Transcription lists 15 languages.
Does MAXQDA Transcription identify different speakers?
No. MAXQDA Transcription 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 MAXQDA Transcription give word-level timestamps?
No — MAXQDA Transcription produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can MAXQDA Transcription transcribe live audio?
No — MAXQDA Transcription works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MAXQDA Transcription HIPAA compliant?
MAXQDA Transcription 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 MAXQDA Transcription?
Tied to MAXQDA license; not a standalone transcription product.
Who is MAXQDA Transcription best for?
Qualitative researchers already using MAXQDA who want transcription inside the same tool.
Does MAXQDA Transcription run offline?
MAXQDA Transcription 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 MAXQDA Transcription in the browser?
No — MAXQDA Transcription is a Windows and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes MAXQDA Transcription?
MAXQDA Transcription is made by VERBI Software.
What kind of tool is MAXQDA Transcription?
In this directory MAXQDA Transcription is filed under desktop as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to MAXQDA Transcription?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/maxqda-transcription-alternatives comparing MAXQDA Transcription with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Can I automate MAXQDA Transcription-style transcription without running it myself?
Yes. If what you want is transcripts rather than the tool itself, Whipscribe does the same job as a hosted API: submit a file or URL, poll a job id, pull the result as txt, json, srt, vtt or docx. $0.012 a minute — about $0.72 an audio hour — bought as credits that never expire. The automation recipes on this site show it wired to Drive folders, Zoom recordings, S3 buckets and no-code platforms.
Whipscribe is a hosted transcription 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.
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