Sonix

Tool
DescriptionSonix uses AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to perform transcription, translation, subtitling, and analysis of audio. The platform claims to be up to 97% accurate on transcription projects; for comparison, it says human transcription services claim to be 99% accurate. Sonix can also translate articles, blogs, webinars, YouTube videos, podcasts, and more into 38 major languages. Sonix does not charge for single-user account access to its platform, but transcription or translation services are charged based on a per hour basis. So an individual can keep access to the platform without paying monthly fees. Moving up to a premium or enterprise tier offers better security for the account and less expensive transcription and translation fees.
Lowest Monthly CostThe free plan is essentially pay-as-you-go and charges $10 per hour of AI transcription. Annual and monthly payment options are available.

$10

Integrates with Slack❌ No
Integrates with Zapier✅ Yes
Can create workspaces❌ No
Allows data to be exported✅ Yes
Offers API access✅ Yes

Not on free plan
Can transcribe multiple languages✅ Yes
Offers pay by the minute✅ Yes
Can differentiate among speakers✅ Yes
Available as mobile app❌ No
Integrates with video meeting clients✅ Yes
Speed of automated transcriptionSonix says the transcription time depends on the quality and duration of the audio/video file you upload to our system. You can assume a file will take roughly the length of the file (15 minute file would take roughly 15 minutes). help.sonix.ai
Offers human transcription services❌ No
Can learn custom terms✅ Yes
Tool is open-source❌ No
Journalism org. membership discount availableNone
Company can access your dataIn Sonix words: "No-one has access to your files unless you provide express written consent to investigate an issue." sonix.ai
Where is your data storedCloud, all data is stored at AWS in the USA
Data encrypted in transit✅ Yes
Data encrypted at rest✅ Yes
What happens to deleted files?In Sonix's words: "You can opt to delete it from Sonix whenever you wish. When removed, both the audio and transcription are completely wiped from our platform." sonix.ai
Admins can grant permissions depending on user✅ Yes

Not available on free plan
Supports SSO sign-on✅ Yes

Not available on free plan
Supports multi-factor authentication✅ Yes
Requires warrant before handing over dataIn Sonix's words: "Sonix may preserve content and may also disclose content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary..." sonix.ai
Uses AI for core productYes
Company uses your data to train AI modelsNo
Lets you edit transcripts✅ Yes