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RiverScript vs Sonix: catalog facts
RiverScript	Sonix
Best for: People transcribing recordings, calls, lectures and video	Best for: Teams transcribing and analysing many interviews and recordings
Free + paid options A free tier includes one media hour per month; paid plans are also available.	Paid Paid service with a free trial that needs no credit card.
Windows, macOS, Web	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 54 languages Speaker detection and timestamped transcripts All 4 strengths for Sonix Supports more than 54 languages Speaker detection and timestamped transcripts Ask questions across transcripts and documents API available
Free tier is limited to one media hour per month Uploaded audio is kept for seven days	Paid after the trial Cloud processing only
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	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 Sonix sonix.ai Catalog checked September 26, 2026

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