Best AI tools to convert audio to text
| Tool | What it does | Pricing | Free tier | Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speechmatics | Speech-to-text and text-to-speech technology for developers and enterprise. | Free tier | Yes | — |
| Scribix | Studio-grade video-to-text for the people who turn recorded conversation into stories. | Free tier; paid from $10/mo | Yes | — |
| ElevenLabs | An AI research and product company transforming how we interact with technology through speech, music, and sound generation. | Free tier; paid from $6/mo | Yes | None stated |
| NoteGPT | AI learning assistant for summarizing, research, writing, and creating images, audio, and slides. | Free tier; paid from $9/mo * | Yes | 1 day |
— means the vendor does not state it on the pages we read.
* pricing not verified against the vendor's pricing page.
Speechmatics
Visit Speechmaticsspeechmatics.com
Speech-to-text and text-to-speech technology for developers and enterprise.
Software: means either the automatic speech recognition software and API, which converts speech from AV Files into Transcripts; or the speech synthesis software and API, which converts words from Text into Audio.
Pricing, in their words: “From 1 August 2026, Speechmatics moves to credit-based billing: one credit balance across every product, same prices, no action needed.” (pricing)
Subscription terms they state: auto-renews (source)
Limits the vendor states:
- No reverse engineering
- No standalone resale
Scribix
Visit Scribixscribix.io
Studio-grade video-to-text for the people who turn recorded conversation into stories.
Scribix turns video and audio files into speaker-labeled text you can review and export.
Pricing, in their words: “Pro Transcribe long recordings, turn them into clear AI notes, and translate them in one plan. $10per month” (pricing)
Limits the vendor states:
- unused minutes do not roll over
ElevenLabs
Visit ElevenLabselevenlabs.ioCancellation & refund terms for ElevenLabs
An AI research and product company transforming how we interact with technology through speech, music, and sound generation.
Source: elevenlabs.io
Pricing, in their words: “Monthly price and included credits per plan: Free $0 (10,000 credits); Starter $6 (30,000 credits); Creator $22 (121,000 credits, $11 for the first month); Pro $99 (600,000 credits); Scale $299 (1,800,000 credits, 3 seats); Business $990 (6,000,000 credits, 10 seats); Enterprise is custom.” (pricing)
Subscription terms they state: cancel in-app · auto-renews · states no refunds (source)
Limits the vendor states:
- Free users cannot use the service for commercial purposes.
- Cannot refund subscription fees already paid.
NoteGPT
Visit NoteGPTnotegpt.io
AI learning assistant for summarizing, research, writing, and creating images, audio, and slides.
Source: notegpt.io
Pricing: Free tier; paid from $9/mo (pricing)
Subscription terms they state: cancel in-app · auto-renews · 1-day refund window (source)
No usage limits stated on the pages we read.
FAQ
Is there a free tool to convert audio to text?
Yes — Speechmatics, Scribix, ElevenLabs, NoteGPT offer a free tier.
What is the cheapest paid option to convert audio to text?
Speechmatics starts at $0/month.
Which of these have an API?
Speechmatics, ElevenLabs document a developer API.
How do I cancel these subscriptions?
ElevenLabs: cancel in-app; NoteGPT: cancel in-app. Speechmatics, Scribix do not state a cancellation route on the pages we read.
Can I get a refund?
ElevenLabs states it does not offer refunds; NoteGPT states a 1-day refund window. The others (Speechmatics, Scribix) do not state a refund policy on the pages we read.
Do these subscriptions auto-renew?
Speechmatics, ElevenLabs, NoteGPT state that paid plans renew automatically. Check the billing page before subscribing; the rest do not state it either way.
Sources
Every fact above was read from the vendors' own pages: