Transcription for Qualitative Research
Qualitative researchers know the math: every hour of interview audio costs 4–8 hours of manual transcription, or real money per audio hour at a service. Jackob.ai transcribes research interviews, focus groups, and field recordings in minutes, with the speaker labels and timestamps qualitative analysis depends on.
It fits research ethics requirements: recordings are processed automatically (no human listens), are never used to train AI models, and can be deleted the moment your data retention policy requires. Export clean TXT or DOCX for NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, or your coding workflow.
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Free plan available · No credit card required · Files are never used to train AI
How it works
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Upload interviews or focus groups
Phone recordings, Zoom exports, dictaphone files — 98 languages supported.
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AI transcribes with speaker labels
Participants are distinguished and every line is timestamped.
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Export for analysis
TXT and DOCX ready for QDA software; verify quotes against audio with one click.
Why Jackob.ai
Focus-group ready
Speaker identification distinguishes multiple participants.
Ethics-friendly privacy
Automated processing, no AI training on data, deletion on demand — language you can cite in an ethics application.
Verifiable quotes
Click any sentence to hear the original audio before you quote it.
Multilingual fieldwork
Interviews in 98 languages, with translation available on paid plans.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more hours — no per-minute surprises.
Plus
$15/mo
20 hours of transcription per month
Pro
$29/mo
50 hours of transcription per month
Premium
$49/mo
100 hours of transcription per month
Your recordings stay private
Files are processed securely and are never used to train AI models. You control retention and can delete your recordings and transcripts at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI transcription acceptable for university ethics approval?
Many ethics boards now accept automated transcription services, particularly ones that process data automatically without human review, exclude data from AI training, and support deletion. Check your institution’s requirements — our privacy documentation can support your application.
Does it work with NVivo or ATLAS.ti?
Yes — export TXT or DOCX and import into any QDA package. Speaker labels and timestamps are preserved in the text.
How should I budget for a study?
Plans include 10–50 hours of transcription per month ($25–$90). A 30-interview study at 45 minutes per interview is roughly 22–23 audio hours — one month of the Pro plan.
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Try it with your own recording
The best way to judge transcription quality is with your own audio. Upload a real file on the free plan — no credit card required.
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