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Transcription Pricing Guide: Estimate Cost by Recording Minutes

The easiest way to budget transcription is by minutes of recorded speech. Instead of guessing by file size or number of files, estimate the total length of the recordings you want to process, then choose enough credits for that amount.

Published 2026-07-09 Updated 2026-07-09 By EasyVerbatim

Who this is for

  • People comparing transcription tools before buying credits.
  • Churches, conferences, podcasters, and teams planning batches of recordings.
  • Users who need bilingual mode or speaker labels without a subscription commitment.
  • Anyone estimating transcription usage before a project or event.

How the workflow works

  1. Estimate the length of each recording in minutes.
  2. Add the minutes together for the full project.
  3. Choose a credit pack that covers those minutes with a small buffer.
  4. Use exports after review rather than treating the first raw transcript as final.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Comparing only the headline price while ignoring minute limits.
  • Forgetting long introductions, Q&A, or extra sessions.
  • Ignoring review time for names, speaker labels, and bilingual sections.

Recommended workflow

  1. List recordings by title and length before buying credits.
  2. Round each recording up to the next minute.
  3. Add a buffer for files that run longer than expected.
  4. Review usage after the first batch before buying the next pack.

Frequently asked questions

How does EasyVerbatim calculate usage?

EasyVerbatim uses recording minutes: one minute of audio uses one credit.

Does review time use credits?

No. Credits are for transcription processing. You should still plan human review time for important transcripts.

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