memoQ (Multilingual)
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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.
Enterprise CAT tool with subtitle file + AV reference support.
Best for localization studios that prefer memoQ over Trados — subtitle workflows fit the same pipeline. Pricing: paid.
What it is
memoQ is the second major desktop CAT tool — closes the localization-vendor list. Subtitle handoff workflows fit cleanly into project structure.
Watch out for: Windows-only client; web companion exists but feature-limited. Smaller market share than Trados.
Install / use
Download from memoq.com
What people actually do with memoQ (Multilingual)-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 | 200 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
memoQ (Multilingual) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | memoQ (Multilingual) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | paid | $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 | 200 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about memoQ (Multilingual)
How much does memoQ (Multilingual) cost?
memoQ (Multilingual) is a paid product. Pricing changes; verify on the vendor's own page before budgeting.
Does memoQ (Multilingual) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
memoQ (Multilingual) runs on Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows.
How do I install memoQ (Multilingual)?
Download the installer for your platform from the vendor. No terminal needed.
How many languages does memoQ (Multilingual) support?
memoQ (Multilingual) lists 200 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does memoQ (Multilingual) identify different speakers?
No. memoQ (Multilingual) 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 memoQ (Multilingual) give word-level timestamps?
No — memoQ (Multilingual) produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can memoQ (Multilingual) transcribe live audio?
No — memoQ (Multilingual) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is memoQ (Multilingual) HIPAA compliant?
memoQ (Multilingual) 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 memoQ (Multilingual)?
Windows-only client; web companion exists but feature-limited. Smaller market share than Trados.
Who is memoQ (Multilingual) best for?
Localization studios that prefer memoQ over Trados — subtitle workflows fit the same pipeline.
Does memoQ (Multilingual) run offline?
memoQ (Multilingual) 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 memoQ (Multilingual) in the browser?
No — memoQ (Multilingual) is a Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
What kind of tool is memoQ (Multilingual)?
In this directory memoQ (Multilingual) is filed under localization, translation as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to memoQ (Multilingual)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/memoq-multilingual-alternatives comparing memoQ (Multilingual) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Can I automate memoQ (Multilingual)-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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