A Rev Alternative Without Per-Minute Pricing

Rev is one of the most established names in transcription, known for its human-made transcription service and its AI offering. When you legally need a certified, human-verified transcript, a service like Rev’s human tier is the right tool.

But for the everyday majority of transcription work — interviews, meetings, podcasts, lectures, videos — per-minute pricing adds up fast and adds friction to every upload. Jackob.ai uses flat monthly plans with included hours: transcribe throughout the month in 98 languages, with speaker labels, AI summaries, and DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT export, without doing per-file math.

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Free plan available · No credit card required · Files are never used to train AI

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your recording

    Any audio or video format — no per-minute checkout before every file.

  2. 2

    AI transcribes it

    Speaker-labeled, timestamped text in any of 98 languages, plus an AI summary.

  3. 3

    Export what you need

    DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, or VTT — all included in your plan.

Why Jackob.ai

Flat monthly plans

20–100 hours included per month — predictable costs for recurring work.

98 languages

Broad multilingual support for global recordings.

Verify quickly

The synchronized player makes reviewing the AI transcript fast.

Privacy-first

Your files are never used to train AI models.

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

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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

When is Rev the better choice?

When you need certified, human-made transcription for official or legal records, a human transcription service is the right tool. For everyday AI transcription at volume, flat monthly plans are usually more economical.

How does Jackob.ai pricing compare to per-minute services?

Jackob.ai plans run $15–$49/month for 20–100 hours. Compare that with per-minute AI rates on your actual monthly volume — for regular transcription work, included-hours plans typically cost significantly less per audio hour.

Can I try it before switching?

Yes — the free plan requires no credit card, so you can benchmark accuracy with your own recordings first.

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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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