Not the same job
Rev is best known for transcripts made or checked by people, which can be very accurate and takes time and money per minute of audio. Pendict gives you a machine transcript live, while the audio is still playing, for a flat fee per session.
Rev's services and prices change, so confirm them on Rev's own site.
Side by side
| Human transcription (Rev-style) | Pendict | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | After upload, minutes to hours | Live, a few seconds behind speech |
| Cost model | Per minute of audio | €5 flat per session, up to 4 hours |
| Accuracy ceiling | Highest, with human review | Good on clear speech, may need checking |
| Needs a recording | Yes, you upload a file | No, works while the audio plays |
| Account | Yes | No |
Choose human transcription if
- The text is legal, medical or published and must be near-perfect.
- The audio is poor, with many overlapping speakers.
Choose Pendict if
- You want the text while the event is happening.
- A 4-hour event for €5 beats paying by the minute.
- A fast, good draft is enough, and you will read and correct it yourself.
Use both
Some people get a live draft from Pendict, then send only the critical parts for human review. Start with the free demos.