Rev
by Rev
Human + AI transcription, highest accuracy tier on the market.
TL;DR
Human + AI transcription, highest accuracy tier on the market.
Best for legal, medical, or broadcast work where a verified human transcript is required. Pricing: AI from $0.25/min · human from $1.50/min.
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Pricing
AI from $0.25/min · human from $1.50/min
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
What it is
Rev is the gold standard when a verified human transcript is a compliance or quality requirement. Their AI tier is priced like a premium API; the human tier is what you pay for when the transcript goes into the court record. Last price check: 2026-04-20.
Best for: Legal, medical, or broadcast work where a verified human transcript is required.
Watch out for: Human turnaround is hours, not minutes; most expensive option in this directory.
Watch out for: Human turnaround is hours, not minutes; most expensive option in this directory.
Install / use
Go to Rev.com www.rev.comFeatures
| Speaker diarization | Yes |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 36 |
| HIPAA eligible | Yes |
Rev vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Rev | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | AI from $0.25/min · human from $1.50/min | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 36 | 99 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, API, MCP |
Sources & dates for the comparison above
- diarization: “Rev identifies and labels each speaker in the transcript.” — source (checked 2026-04-23)
- word timestamps: “Rev delivers transcripts in formats including VTT and SRT with precise timing.” — source (checked 2026-04-23)
- streaming: “Upload your files for transcription; turnaround depends on service tier.” — source (checked 2026-04-23)
- pricing: “AI Transcription $0.25/min; Human Transcription $1.50/min.” — source (checked 2026-04-23)
Alternatives to Rev
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