# TranscribeBee Overview

TranscribeBee is an AI-powered audio and video transcription service. Upload a file, pay as you go, and get an accurate transcript with automatic speaker labels in any language. No subscriptions, no monthly fees.

> Online audio & video transcription for $2/hr. No subscription.

## Core Service Details

**Pricing Structure:**
- $2.00 per hour of audio or video, billed by the minute
- Pay-per-use only — no subscriptions, no monthly fees, no hidden charges
- You see your exact price before you pay
- 3 free transcriptions for new users — no credit card required

**Key Capabilities:**
- 99.8% transcription accuracy
- Automatic speaker identification (speaker labels)
- 90+ languages with automatic detection
- Fast processing — transcripts ready in minutes
- Instant 30-word preview before payment

**Output Formats:**
Transcripts can be downloaded as plain text (TXT), subtitles (SRT), Word document (DOCX), and PDF, with speaker labels and timestamps included.

**Privacy Approach:**
Source files and the resulting transcripts are automatically deleted 30 days after the transcription job completes, enforced by a daily cleanup job. Users can also delete any file and its transcript instantly from their dashboard at any time.

## Technical Specifications

Supported input formats include MP3, WAV, MP4, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and more. Maximum file size is 500 MB per file.

## Key Pages

- [Upload & Transcribe](https://transcribebee.com/upload): Drop a file, see your price, and get a transcript
- [Pricing](https://transcribebee.com/pricing): Simple $2/hr pay-per-use pricing
- [Sample Output](https://transcribebee.com/sample): See an example transcript with speaker labels and timestamps
- [Cost Calculator](https://transcribebee.com/transcription-cost-calculator): Estimate the cost of transcribing your files
- [TurboScribe Alternative](https://transcribebee.com/turboscribe-alternative): How pay-per-use compares to subscription transcription
- [About](https://transcribebee.com/about): About TranscribeBee
- [Contact](https://transcribebee.com/contact): Get in touch — support@transcribebee.com
- [Blog](https://transcribebee.com/blog): Guides and comparisons on audio transcription

## Guides & Articles

- [The Cheapest Way to Transcribe Audio Files in 2026](https://transcribebee.com/blog/cheapest-transcription-service)
- [Pay-Per-Use vs Subscription Transcription Cost Comparison](https://transcribebee.com/blog/pay-per-use-vs-subscription-transcription)
- [TurboScribe Alternative: When Pay-Per-Use Beats the Subscription](https://transcribebee.com/blog/turboscribe-alternative)
- [How to Get Better Transcripts from Bad Audio](https://transcribebee.com/blog/improve-audio-transcription-accuracy)
- [Transcribing Audio in Any Language](https://transcribebee.com/blog/transcribe-audio-any-language)
- [How to Transcribe Lecture Recordings](https://transcribebee.com/blog/transcribe-lecture-recordings)
- [How to Transcribe Research Interviews for Your Thesis](https://transcribebee.com/blog/transcribe-research-interviews)
- [How to Transcribe Thesis Interviews Before a Defense Deadline](https://transcribebee.com/blog/last-six-weeks-before-defense)
- [Turn Podcast Episodes into Blog Posts and Content](https://transcribebee.com/blog/podcast-transcription-to-content)

## Legal & Trust

- [Privacy Policy](https://transcribebee.com/privacy): How files and data are handled and deleted
- [Terms of Service](https://transcribebee.com/terms)
- [Trust & Security](https://transcribebee.com/trust)
- [Cookie Policy](https://transcribebee.com/cookie)