Good Tape

Tool
Lowest Monthly CostFree plan allows three transcriptions per month, max 30 minutes per transcription. Paid pro and enterprise plans are available. Annual and monthly payment options are available.

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DescriptionGood Tape has a goal of eliminating the need for human transcription, offering services for uploaded audio and video files, along with live audio recording. There are both free and paid levels available depending on your usage level, although some adanced offerings are only present on the paid version. For large teams, Good Tape offers custom tailored plans to ensure your needs are met. Good Tape is ready to take on your workload with bulk uploading and the capability to transcribe more than 100 languages.
Tool is open-source❌ No
Integrates with Slack❌ No
Integrates with Zapier❌ No
Can create workspaces✅ Yes
Allows data to be exported✅ Yes
Offers API access✅ Yes

Not on free plan
Journalism org. membership discount availableNone
Company can access your dataIn Good Tape's words: "Your files are yours, and yours alone. Unlike other transcription tools, we will never use your files for anything other than providing you with your transcription." goodtape.io
Where is your data storedCloud
Data encrypted in transit✅ Yes
Data encrypted at rest✅ Yes
What happens to deleted files?"Uploaded files are deleted immediately after processing unless you request storage. User Personal Information may be retained up to five years after account termination unless you request deletion."
Admins can grant permissions depending on user✅ Yes
Supports SSO sign-on❌ No
Supports multi-factor authentication❌ No
Requires warrant before handing over data"Good Tape may disclose personal information to law enforcement if required by law. We strive for transparency and will notify users of any disclosure unless prohibited by law." goodtape.io
Uses AI for core productYes
Company uses your data to train AI modelsNo
Speed of automated transcriptionA 15 minute audio file can be transcribed in a matter of seconds. Transcription speeds increase with paid plans.
Can transcribe multiple languages✅ Yes
Offers pay by the minute❌ No
Can differentiate among speakers✅ Yes

Only on the pro plan
Available as mobile app❌ No
Integrates with video meeting clients❌ No
Lets you edit transcripts✅ Yes
Offers human transcription services❌ No
Can learn custom terms❌ No

Written by Leah Becerra

Leah Becerra is Product Director at the News Media Help Desk. Her journalism background encompasses all things digital: news product design, podcasts, video, analytics, audience strategy and more.