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RiverScript vs HappyScribe: catalog facts
RiverScript	HappyScribe
Best for: People transcribing recordings, calls, lectures and video	Best for: Multilingual teams that need transcripts, subtitles and meeting notes
Free + paid options A free tier includes one media hour per month; paid plans are also available.	Free + paid options Free to try, with paid plans and enterprise options.
Windows, macOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Captures live computer audio and uploaded media Text editor stays synced with playback All 3 strengths for RiverScript Captures live computer audio and uploaded media Text editor stays synced with playback Exports transcripts as PDF, DOCX and SRT	Supports more than 150 languages Optional human proofreading All 4 strengths for HappyScribe Supports more than 150 languages Optional human proofreading Subtitles and meeting notes in one service Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Free tier is limited to one media hour per month Uploaded audio is kept for seven days	Full features require a paid plan Cloud processing only
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for RiverScript riverscript.com Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for HappyScribe happyscribe.com Catalog checked September 26, 2026

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