Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)
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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.
Predecessor to Glean — audio note-taking software for students.
Best for historical reference; existing customers should migrate to Glean. Pricing: discontinued — see Glean.
What it is
Sonocent was a Windows + Mac audio note-taking application widely deployed in UK universities through Disabled Students' Allowance. Replaced by the cloud-based Glean.
Watch out for: No longer sold; replaced by Glean.
Install / use
support.glean.co — migrate to Glean
What people actually do with Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)-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 |
Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | discontinued — see Glean | $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 |
Alternatives to Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)
Frequently asked about Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)
Does Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) 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 Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)?
There is nothing to install — Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) support?
Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) lists 10 languages.
Does Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) identify different speakers?
No. Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) 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 Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) give word-level timestamps?
No — Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) transcribe live audio?
No — Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) HIPAA compliant?
Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) 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 Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)?
No longer sold; replaced by Glean.
Who is Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) best for?
Historical reference; existing customers should migrate to Glean.
Does Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) run offline?
Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) 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 Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) in the browser?
No — Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) is a Windows and macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)?
Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) is made by Glean Education.
What kind of tool is Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)?
In this directory Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) is filed under desktop as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/sonocent-legacy-alternatives comparing Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy) with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Can I automate Sonocent Audio Notetaker (legacy)-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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