Stenograph CATalyst
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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.
Court reporter CAT (computer-aided transcription) software for stenographers.
Best for working stenographic court reporters who write on Stenograph writers and need CAT software. Pricing: license + maintenance.
What it is
CATalyst is the dominant court-reporter CAT software, paired with Stenograph stenotype writers. The actual transcription is done by the human stenographer; the software handles steno translation, scoping, and final transcript production.
Watch out for: Windows only; deep learning curve; built for trained stenographers, not general users.
Install / use
stenograph.com — license + subscription
What people actually do with Stenograph CATalyst-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 | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Stenograph CATalyst vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Stenograph CATalyst | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | license + maintenance | $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 | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Stenograph CATalyst
Frequently asked about Stenograph CATalyst
Does Stenograph CATalyst work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Stenograph CATalyst runs on Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows.
How do I get started with Stenograph CATalyst?
There is nothing to install — Stenograph CATalyst is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
How many languages does Stenograph CATalyst support?
Stenograph CATalyst lists 1 languages.
Does Stenograph CATalyst identify different speakers?
No. Stenograph CATalyst 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 Stenograph CATalyst give word-level timestamps?
No — Stenograph CATalyst produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Stenograph CATalyst transcribe live audio?
No — Stenograph CATalyst works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Stenograph CATalyst HIPAA compliant?
Stenograph CATalyst 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 Stenograph CATalyst?
Windows only; deep learning curve; built for trained stenographers, not general users.
Who is Stenograph CATalyst best for?
Working stenographic court reporters who write on Stenograph writers and need CAT software.
Does Stenograph CATalyst run offline?
Stenograph CATalyst 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 Stenograph CATalyst in the browser?
No — Stenograph CATalyst is a Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Stenograph CATalyst?
Stenograph CATalyst is made by Stenograph LLC.
What kind of tool is Stenograph CATalyst?
In this directory Stenograph CATalyst is filed under desktop as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to Stenograph CATalyst?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/stenograph-catalyst-alternatives comparing Stenograph CATalyst with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Can I automate Stenograph CATalyst-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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