Zoom Live Transcription
by Zoom Communications
Built-in live transcription and captioning in Zoom meetings.
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TL;DR
Best for zoom users wanting accessible live captions and post-meeting transcripts. Pricing: free for paid Zoom plans.
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Pricing
free for paid Zoom plans
Platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
What it is
Zoom ships live transcription and captioning built into the host platform. Available on all paid Zoom plans.
Best for: Zoom users wanting accessible live captions and post-meeting transcripts.
Watch out for: Quality varies by accent and audio; not as accurate as dedicated meeting scribes.
Watch out for: Quality varies by accent and audio; not as accurate as dedicated meeting scribes.
Install / use
zoom.us — built in
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 10 |
| HIPAA eligible | Yes |
Zoom Live Transcription vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Zoom Live Transcription | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | Not verified | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | Not verified | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Streaming | Not verified | No |
| Languages | 10 | 99 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Zoom Live Transcription
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