Best Portuguese Transcription Software in 2024
March 2024
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7 min read
AI transcription services are being used more than ever to transcribe audio and video recordings into written text.
Nuances like "Por que" and "Porquê," which may seem straightforward to you, AI used to lose its machine brain over this. However, recent advancements in speech recognition technology have made it possible for AI to understand such differences.
Today, there are numerous AI transcription software with phenomenal accuracy, features, and pricing models. But with so many choices, it can be hard to pick the right one.
We’ve put in the time and effort to create a list of fantastic Portuguese transcription software that is just what you need. Let’s explore your options together!
1. Reduct.Video
Why we picked it?
Reduct is one of the most accurate transcription software (with 94% accuracy) in English, now available in Portuguese.
Whether you speak Brazilian or European Portuguese, Reduct can automatically identify it and convert your speech to text, with great accuracy.
Once you upload your recordings, you get editable transcripts with speaker labels and timestamps. You can then export your transcript as .pdf, .doc, and .srt, or download the video with embedded subtitles.
With unlimited storage, you can create a repository of all your transcripts in Reduct, hence making your video/audio searchable. Lawyers, user researchers, and filmmakers trust Reduct for its adherence to compliance standards like SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and more.
And if you want to go beyond transcription, Reduct offers automated translation in 90+ languages. YAY!
Who is it for?
We highly recommend Reduct for those who want to transcribe large Portuguese videos or audio to text, without compromising the safety of the content.
So, if you’re a lawyer, researcher, filmmaker, or someone working in a large team, Reduct offers pricing based on usage, making it the best option on our list.
Pricing
- Free trial (2 hours of free transcription)
- Paid plans:
- Standard ($24/month per editor paid annually)
- Advanced ($40/month per editor paid annually)
- Utilization-based pricing for Enterprise
2. Sonix
Why we picked it?
Sonix is the only software on our list that gives you an option to upgrade to Portuguese human transcription.
If your audio is accent-heavy, has a lot of background noise, or is hard to hear, Sonix helps you connect with native-speaking Portuguese transcribers to work on your AI-generated transcript. But Sonix only acts as a medium to connect you to human transcribers since you need to negotiate pricing with the transcribers on your own.
It also gives a "confidence score" to indicate how confident it is about the accuracy of each word. This score can help you quickly evaluate the overall quality of the transcript.
With Sonix, you can transcribe your video and audio in 38 different languages, including Portuguese.
Who is it for?
Anyone working with challenging audio with heavy accents can benefit from the easy human upgrade workflow in Sonix.
If you need the highest level of accuracy and cannot rely on AI, Sonix is your go-to choice.
Pricing
- Free trial (30 minutes of transcription)
- Paid plans:
- Pay-as-you-go transcription for $10 an hour
- Paid subscription for $5 per hour plus $22 per user/month
- Enterprise subscription (customizable)
3. Vook
Why we picked it?
Vook has a straightforward approach to transcription. You can simply upload your audio or video files, and select Portuguese as your language of choice. Vook automatically generates your transcript within minutes.
It gives you an option to identify speakers, but you need to enter the number of speakers beforehand.
What’s great about Vook is that unlike most of the other software on the list, it offers a pay-as-you-go option. You can buy tokens for transcription according to your needs without having to commit to a monthly subscription.
Who is it for?
Vook is best for small businesses with an infrequent volume of transcription needs.
If you need accurate and reliable transcription but don’t want to pay a monthly subscription fee, Vook is the ideal option.
Pricing
- Free trial (30 minutes of free tokens)
- Paid plans
- Pay as you go for 3€ per hour
- Paid subscription for 27€ per month
- Enterprise subscription (Customizable)
4. Grain
Why we picked it?
Grain is one of the two tools on our list, including Reduct, that can transcribe your remote meetings or interviews in Portuguese.
Grain offers an integration to your Calendar, automatically transcribing all your scheduled meetings, with no effort on your end.
With Grain, you can add tags, comments, and highlights to your transcripts. You can also customize your meeting transcriptions with preset templates.
The summary of your meeting in Grain is quite useful for someone trying to get the gist of the meeting without having to go through the entire transcript.
However, one of the caveats is you cannot switch languages unless you set it to Portuguese in your personal account settings beforehand.
Who is it for?
Grain is for anyone who primarily needs transcription of their online meetings. So, if you are a researcher interviewing your participants from Brazil, you should try it out.
But, if your workflow involves you uploading your video from your computer, Grain may not be a good pick.
Pricing
- Free trial (Transcription of 20 meetings)
- Free trial of 14 days (for Business Account)
- Paid plans
- Starter ($15 per seat/month billed annually)
- Business ($29 per seat/month billed annually)
- Enterprise (Customizable)
5. Descript
Why we picked it?
Descript is more of an audio editing software. However, it is a non-linear text-based editing tool that uses the transcript as an interface to let you edit audio or video.
If you are only looking for transcription, Descript lets you export the transcription in various formats including .pdf and .srt. But what makes it stand out is the tooling it provides on top of transcription.
It is popular among podcasters, YouTubers, and content creators because of its features that can turn your transcripts into social media and blog posts with a suggestive title and summarization.
With Descript, you can easily make your Portuguese audio sound studio-like and customize your video by adding effects, transitions, scenes, and templates.
Who is it for?
If you host podcasts or create YouTube content in Brazilian or European Portuguese and do non-linear editing, then Descript outperforms its competitors.
However, if you don’t really care about the editing features, you should try out other tools on our list.
Pricing
- Free plan (1 hour of transcription per month)
- Paid plans
- Creator ($12/month per editor)
- Pro ($24/month per editor)
- Enterprise (customizable)
The choice is yours
Each software on our list offers distinctive features and pricing models that may or may not be ideal for your workflow. Choosing the right Portuguese transcription tool depends on your use case, money, time, and more.
I recommend using the free trial of all the tools on our list to upload your Portuguese footage and evaluate their accuracy with your accent. If you’d like to explore more about Reduct, we would be happy to jump on a call and understand you and your use case in-depth.
