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Trint Pricing 2025: Premium Journalism/Media Costs & Affordable Alternative

Trint pricing shows $52-80 per month for the Starter plan (7 file limit) or $60-100 per month for Advanced (unlimited files). Those rates position Trint as a premium journalism and media transcription platform—not a budget-friendly, simple transcription service.

Trint was built specifically for newsrooms, journalists, and media professionals who need advanced features: multi-speaker transcription with timestamps, live transcription for press conferences, translation into 54 languages, collaborative editing workflows, and API integrations for content management systems. This is transcription software for professional media organizations, not casual podcast producers.

But premium features mean premium complexity and premium pricing. Trint's per-seat model charges $960-1,200 annually per user for Advanced. A 5-person newsroom team pays $3,000-6,000/year minimum. And despite "unlimited" transcription claims, fair-use limits and vague usage caps create uncertainty about true costs.

For comparing transcription pricing across all major services, see our comprehensive cost analysis.

In this guide, we'll break down Trint's complete 2025 pricing across all tiers, calculate the effective per-minute costs, reveal when Trint's premium journalism features justify the expense, and show you a simpler $0.15/min alternative for teams that just need accurate transcripts without media-industry complexity.

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Trint Pricing Overview (2025)

According to Trint's official pricing page and third-party sources (verified October 2025):

Subscription Plans

Plan Monthly Price Annual Price (per month) File Upload Limit Key Features
Starter $80/seat $52/seat 7 files/month Basic transcription, team collaboration
Advanced $100/seat $60/seat Unlimited files Unlimited transcription*, AI summaries, 54-language translation
Enterprise Custom Custom Unlimited Live transcription, API, advanced security, SSO

Last verified: October 24, 2025 from Trint pricing sources

Critical asterisk: Trint's "unlimited transcription" on Advanced plan has vague fair-use limits that aren't clearly documented on the pricing page. Heavy users report soft caps and usage reviews.

Effective Per-Minute Costs (Estimated)

Trint doesn't publish per-minute pricing, but we can estimate based on typical usage:

Starter Plan ($52/month annual, 7 files/month):

Assuming 30-minute average file length:

$52/month ÷ (7 files × 30 min) = $52 ÷ 210 min = $0.25/min

Advanced Plan ($60/month annual, unlimited files):*

Assuming 600-minute monthly usage (20 files × 30 min):

$60/month ÷ 600 min = $0.10/min

Assuming 1,800-minute monthly usage (60 files × 30 min):

$60/month ÷ 1,800 min = $0.033/min

Key insight: Effective per-minute rate drops dramatically with higher volume, BUT "unlimited" has fair-use limits.

Pay-As-You-Go Option (European Pricing)

According to European sources, Trint offers hourly rates:

  • Pay As You Go: €16.20/hour = $17.50/hour = $0.29/min
  • Basic Subscription: €45/month (~$48) including 3 hours, €15/hour ($16.20/hour) for additional
  • Supercharged Subscription: €130/month (~$140) including 10 hours, €13/hour ($14/hour) for additional

Note: Pay-as-you-go pricing not prominently featured on U.S. pricing page—subscription model dominates.

The Premium Journalism Features Justification

Trint positions itself as transcription software for professional journalists, newsrooms, and media organizations. Here's what differentiates Trint from basic transcription services:

1. Live Transcription for Press Conferences

Trint offers Trint Live (Advanced plan and above): real-time transcription for live events like press conferences, speeches, and interviews.

Use case: Journalist covering a breaking news press conference can transcribe in real-time, extract quotes immediately, and publish stories faster than competitors.

Competitors: Most transcription services only support pre-recorded audio. Real-time transcription requires specialized infrastructure.

2. 54-Language Translation

Trint translates transcripts into 54 languages (Advanced plan). This goes beyond transcription:

  • Transcribe English interview → Translate into Spanish, French, German, etc.
  • Multi-language newsrooms serving diverse audiences

Use case: International news organization transcribes English source interviews and distributes translated transcripts to regional newsrooms.

3. Multi-Speaker Transcription with Timestamps

Trint automatically identifies multiple speakers and adds precise timestamps for easy quote extraction.

Use case: Journalist transcribes 90-minute panel discussion with 5 speakers. Trint identifies each speaker, timestamps every statement. Journalist searches transcript for specific quotes by speaker.

Competitors: Many services offer speaker diarization, but Trint's editor interface is optimized for journalism workflows.

4. Collaborative Editing Workflows

Trint's platform allows multiple team members to:

  • Edit transcripts simultaneously
  • Add highlights and notes
  • Share specific transcript sections
  • Comment and annotate

Use case: Reporter transcribes interview, editor reviews and highlights key quotes, fact-checker verifies specific claims—all in the same platform.

Competitors: Most transcription services provide text output, not collaborative editing platforms.

5. API & CMS Integration

Trint Enterprise offers API access for integrating transcription into content management systems (CMS) and publishing workflows.

Use case: Large newsroom integrates Trint API with their CMS. Reporters upload interviews → Trint transcribes → Transcripts automatically populate article drafts in CMS.

Competitors: API access typically requires enterprise pricing at most transcription services.

6. Verification Mode & Quote Extraction

Trint's editor includes "verification mode" for journalists to play audio synchronized with transcript text, ensuring quotes are accurate before publication.

Use case: Journalist needs to verify exact wording of sensitive quote. Plays audio while reading transcript, confirms accuracy, highlights verified quote.

Why premium pricing: These features require significant platform development beyond basic speech-to-text AI.

Hidden Costs & Limitations Most Users Miss

1. The "Unlimited" Fair-Use Trap

Trint's Advanced plan advertises "unlimited transcription," but multiple sources mention vague fair-use limits.

What Trint says: "Unlimited transcription" on Advanced plan.

What users report: Heavy usage (e.g., 10,000+ minutes/month) triggers usage reviews and potential account restrictions.

The problem: No clear documentation of where fair-use limits kick in. $60/month for truly unlimited would be extraordinary value—suggesting soft caps exist.

Impact: Teams planning high-volume usage (thousands of minutes/month) face uncertainty about whether "unlimited" applies to their scale.

2. Per-Seat Pricing Multiplier for Teams

Trint charges per seat (per user), not per workspace. A 10-person newsroom:

10 users × $60/month (Advanced annual) = $600/month
Annual: $7,200

But: Does every user need their own $60/month seat? Or do 3 users do 90% of the transcription while 7 occasionally access transcripts?

Inefficiency: Per-seat model forces teams to pay for light users at the same rate as heavy users.

Alternative: Usage-based pricing charges only for actual transcription minutes used, not seat count.

3. Starter Plan's 7-File Limit is Restrictive

Starter plan ($52-80/month) limits uploads to 7 files per month.

For journalists conducting:

  • 2-3 interviews per week = 8-12 files/month
  • Podcast producers: 4 weekly episodes = 16+ files/month

Impact: 7-file limit forces upgrade to Advanced ($60-100/month) even if total audio minutes are low.

Comparison: BrassTranscripts has no file upload limits—upload 100 short files or 1 long file, pay per minute transcribed.

4. Mobile App Restrictions

Some sources mention mobile app limitations on certain plans. Trint's mobile app is valuable for field journalists recording interviews on smartphones, but feature availability varies by tier.

Impact: Field journalists on Starter plan may lack full mobile functionality, forcing Advanced upgrade.

5. Translation Costs Not Clearly Itemized

Trint includes 54-language translation in Advanced plan, but it's unclear:

  • Are translations counted against fair-use limits separately from transcription?
  • Does translating a 60-minute transcript into 5 languages count as 300 minutes usage?

Ambiguity creates cost uncertainty for multi-language newsrooms.

6. No Pay-As-You-Go Clarity (U.S. Market)

European pricing clearly shows hourly rates ($17.50/hour, $0.29/min). U.S. pricing page emphasizes subscriptions only.

Impact: Freelance journalists with sporadic needs (5 interviews some months, 0 others) are forced into subscription model even when usage doesn't justify monthly fees.

7. Enterprise Pricing Opacity

Enterprise plan pricing is "contact sales" with no published benchmarks. For large newsrooms needing live transcription, API access, and SSO, cost uncertainty complicates budgeting.

Typical enterprise pricing: Likely $200-500/user/month or volume commitments in the thousands of dollars annually.

When Trint's Premium Journalism Features Are Worth It

Trint Wins For:

1. Large Newsrooms with Daily Transcription Needs

If you're a newsroom transcribing:

  • 10-20 interviews daily
  • Press conferences and public hearings
  • Podcast episodes and video content
  • Multi-language content for international audiences

Trint's $600-1,200/month for 10-person team provides:

  • Unlimited* transcription
  • Live transcription for breaking news
  • Collaborative editing workflows
  • CMS API integration

Effective cost: If team transcribes 10,000 minutes/month, $600 ÷ 10,000 = $0.06/min—competitive with API-based services while providing premium features.

2. Investigative Journalists Needing Verification Tools

Long-form investigative journalism requires:

  • Precise quote verification (audio sync with transcript)
  • Multi-hour interview transcription
  • Collaborative fact-checking workflows
  • Secure archival of source interviews

Trint's verification mode and collaborative platform justify premium pricing for high-stakes reporting.

3. Multi-Language International News Organizations

Translating transcripts into 54 languages at no additional cost (Advanced plan) provides massive value for:

  • Reuters, AP, AFP-style international bureaus
  • Multi-language regional newsrooms
  • Global broadcasters

Alternative cost: Separate transcription ($0.006-0.15/min) + translation services ($0.10-0.20/word) = $0.50-1.00/min effective rate for multi-language output.

Trint's $60/month unlimited for transcription + translation = potential 10-100x savings for multi-language workflows.

4. Live Event Coverage (Press Conferences, Speeches)

Trint Live enables real-time transcription for breaking news coverage. Journalists can:

  • Extract quotes during live press conferences
  • Publish stories while event is ongoing
  • Share live transcripts with editors/producers

Competitive advantage: Minutes matter in breaking news. Trint Live delivers speed competitors can't match.

5. Teams Requiring Collaborative Editorial Workflows

For media organizations where reporters, editors, fact-checkers, and producers all interact with transcripts:

  • Trint's multi-user editing platform
  • Shared highlights and annotations
  • Comment threads within transcripts

Subscription model makes more sense than usage-based when 10+ team members access transcripts daily.

Trint vs BrassTranscripts: When Simplicity Wins

Where BrassTranscripts Wins

1. Solo Journalists & Freelancers with Variable Needs

Freelance journalist transcribes:

  • 3 interviews some months (180 minutes)
  • 0 interviews other months (research-only phases)

Trint Starter ($52/month annual):

Active month (180 min): $52 ÷ 180 = $0.29/min effective
Inactive month (0 min): $52 ÷ 0 = ∞ (wasted subscription)
Annual: $624 (9 months × 180 min = 1,620 min total)
Effective annual rate: $624 ÷ 1,620 = $0.39/min

BrassTranscripts ($2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min):

Active month (180 min): 180 × $0.15 = $27
Inactive month (0 min): $0
Annual: 9 × $27 = $243
Effective rate: $0.15/min constant

Winner: BrassTranscripts is 2.6x cheaper ($243 vs $624 annually) for sporadic usage. No wasted subscription fees during inactive months.

2. Podcast Producers Without Journalism Features

Podcast producer transcribes:

  • 16 episodes/month × 60 minutes each = 960 minutes

Needs:

  • Speaker identification (who said what)
  • Accurate transcripts for show notes
  • Simple upload workflow

Doesn't need:

  • Live transcription
  • 54-language translation
  • Collaborative newsroom editing
  • Quote verification mode
  • CMS API integration

Trint Advanced ($60/month annual):

960 minutes/month within "unlimited" allowance
$60/month = $0.0625/min effective
Annual: $720
Requires navigating platform complexity for features not needed

BrassTranscripts ($2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min):

960 minutes/month × $0.15 = $144/month
Annual: $1,728
No account needed: Upload and go
Speaker ID included

Winner: Trint is 2.4x cheaper ($720 vs $1,728 annually) IF you're comfortable with subscription management and platform features you won't use.

BrassTranscripts wins if:

  • You value no-account simplicity
  • You don't need journalism-specific features
  • $144/month is acceptable for zero-complexity workflow

3. Teams Not in Media/Journalism Verticals

Trint's features are optimized for journalism. If you're:

  • A corporate team transcribing meetings
  • A researcher transcribing interviews
  • A content creator making YouTube videos

You're paying for Trint's journalism-focused features (live transcription, quote verification, CMS integration) that your workflow doesn't use.

Better fit: Otter.ai (meeting-focused), Sonix (media creators), or BrassTranscripts (simple upload).

4. Small File Upload Volume on Starter Plan

Starter plan's 7-file limit is problematic for:

  • Weekly podcasters (4 episodes = 4 files, but 2 bonus episodes exceeds cap)
  • Journalists conducting 2-3 interviews/week (8-12 files/month)

Trint Starter ($52/month) forces upgrade to Advanced ($60/month) at 8+ files.

BrassTranscripts: No file count limits. Upload 100 short clips or 1 long file—pay per minute transcribed.

5. No Premium Features Needed

If you just need:

  • Accurate transcription
  • Speaker identification
  • Simple upload/download

Trint's premium pricing subsidizes features you don't use:

  • Live transcription
  • Multi-language translation
  • Verification mode
  • Collaborative editing platform

BrassTranscripts: Focused feature set (transcription + speaker ID) at $0.15/min with no account complexity.

Real-World Cost Scenarios

Scenario 1: Freelance Investigative Journalist

Requirements:

  • 6 long-form interviews/month (90 minutes each = 540 minutes)
  • Need quote verification (audio sync)
  • Sporadic: Some months 10 interviews, some 0
  • Solo workflow (no team collaboration)

Trint Advanced ($60/month annual):

Subscription: $60/month fixed
Active months (540 min): $60 ÷ 540 = $0.11/min effective
Inactive months (0 min): $60 ÷ 0 = wasted
Quote verification mode: Included
Annual: $720 (assuming 9 active months × 540 min = 4,860 min)
Effective annual rate: $720 ÷ 4,860 = $0.15/min

BrassTranscripts ($2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min):

Active months (540 min): 540 × $0.15 = $81
Inactive months: $0
Speaker ID: Included
No verification mode
Annual: 9 × $81 = $729
Effective rate: $0.15/min constant

Winner: Trint is marginally cheaper ($720 vs $729) AND provides quote verification mode valuable for investigative journalism. Trint wins.

But: BrassTranscripts eliminates $180 wasted subscription fees during 3 inactive months ($60 × 3).

Scenario 2: Regional Newsroom (8-Person Team)

Requirements:

  • 8 reporters transcribing 500 minutes/month each (4,000 total)
  • Need live transcription for press conferences
  • Collaborative editing (reporters + editors)
  • Multi-language translation (English, Spanish)

Trint Advanced (8 seats × $60/month annual):

8 users × $60 = $480/month
Total capacity: "Unlimited" (fair-use applies)
Usage: 4,000 minutes/month well within limits
Live transcription: Included
Translation: Included
Collaborative platform: Included
Annual: $5,760
Effective rate: $480 ÷ 4,000 = $0.12/min

BrassTranscripts ($2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min):

4,000 minutes/month × $0.15 = $600/month
No live transcription
No translation
No collaboration platform
Speaker ID: Included
Annual: $7,200
Effective rate: $0.15/min

Winner: Trint by 25% ($5,760 vs $7,200 annually) AND provides essential journalism features: live transcription, translation, collaborative platform. For newsrooms, Trint's value is undeniable.

Scenario 3: Solo Podcast Producer (12 Episodes/Month)

Requirements:

  • 12 podcast episodes/month × 60 minutes = 720 minutes
  • Speaker ID needed
  • Simple upload workflow preferred
  • No translation/live/collaboration features needed

Trint Starter ($52/month annual):

File limit: 7/month (exceeds with 12 episodes)
Must upgrade to Advanced: $60/month
720 minutes/month: $60 ÷ 720 = $0.083/min effective
Annual: $720

BrassTranscripts ($2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min):

720 minutes/month × $0.15 = $108/month
No file limits
Speaker ID: Included
No account needed
Annual: $1,296
Effective rate: $0.15/min constant

Winner: Trint is 44% cheaper ($720 vs $1,296 annually) if you're willing to:

  • Manage subscription
  • Navigate platform designed for journalism workflows
  • Use "unlimited" transcription (within fair-use)

BrassTranscripts wins if:

  • No-account upload simplicity is worth $576/year premium
  • You prefer predictable $0.15/min with no fair-use ambiguity

Scenario 4: Corporate Meeting Transcription (5 Users)

Requirements:

  • 5 team members transcribing weekly meetings
  • 400 minutes/month total
  • No journalism features needed
  • Just need accurate transcripts

Trint Advanced (5 seats × $60/month annual):

5 users × $60 = $300/month
Features: Live transcription, translation, collaboration (unused)
Usage: 400 minutes/month
Effective rate: $300 ÷ 400 = $0.75/min (massive overpayment)
Annual: $3,600

BrassTranscripts ($2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min):

400 minutes/month × $0.15 = $60/month
Annual: $720
Effective rate: $0.15/min

Winner: BrassTranscripts by 5x ($720 vs $3,600 annually). Trint's per-seat pricing and journalism features are complete mismatch for corporate meeting transcription.

Better alternatives for this use case: Otter.ai (meeting-focused), Microsoft Teams (native transcription), Google Meet (native transcription).

When to Choose Trint vs BrassTranscripts vs Alternatives

Choose Trint If:

✅ You're a professional journalist or newsroom needing specialized features ✅ You require live transcription for press conferences and breaking news ✅ You need 54-language translation for multi-language news distribution ✅ You value collaborative editing workflows for reporters/editors/fact-checkers ✅ You need quote verification mode for accuracy in high-stakes reporting ✅ You're transcribing high volume consistently (1,000+ minutes/month/user) ✅ You require API integration with content management systems (Enterprise) ✅ Your team is 5+ users with predictable usage

Choose BrassTranscripts If:

✅ You're a solo journalist or freelancer with sporadic usage ✅ You have variable monthly volume (active and inactive months) ✅ You want zero subscription management complexity ✅ You need speaker identification included in base price ✅ You prefer no account needed: upload and go ✅ You don't need journalism-specific features (live, translation, verification) ✅ You're not in media/journalism vertical (podcasters, researchers, content creators) ✅ You value predictable $0.15/min pricing with no fair-use ambiguity

Choose Another Alternative If:

  • You need cheapest API rates → Deepgram ($0.0043/min), AssemblyAI ($0.0025/min)
  • You need meeting-focused features → Otter.ai (collaboration, OtterPilot)
  • You need media creator tools → Sonix (video editing integration)
  • You need 99%+ accuracy → Rev.ai human transcription ($1.99/min)
  • You need enterprise real-time → Google Cloud, Azure

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is Trint compared to competitors?

Trint achieves 85-90% accuracy on clear English audio, comparable to Otter.ai, Deepgram, and AssemblyAI. Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and technical terminology. For high-stakes journalism, always verify quotes against audio using Trint's verification mode.

Does Trint include speaker identification?

Yes. Trint automatically identifies multiple speakers in transcripts and labels them (Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc.). You can rename speakers for clarity.

What happens when I exceed "unlimited" transcription fair-use limits?

Trint's fair-use policy isn't clearly documented. Heavy users report usage reviews and potential account restrictions. For truly unlimited transcription at scale (10,000+ minutes/month), clarify limits with Trint sales before committing.

Can I use Trint for languages other than English?

Yes. Trint supports transcription in 50+ languages. Additionally, Advanced plan includes translation into 54 languages. This is valuable for multi-language newsrooms and international journalism.

How does Trint's live transcription work?

Trint Live (Advanced/Enterprise plans) provides real-time transcription for live events. Share a live transcript link with colleagues who can view/edit as the event unfolds. Ideal for press conferences, speeches, and breaking news.

Does Trint offer a free trial?

Yes. Trint offers a 7-day free trial with access to Advanced plan features and up to 3 file transcriptions. This allows testing before committing to paid subscription.

How does Trint pricing compare to competitors?

Effective per-minute costs:

  • Trint Advanced (high volume): $0.03-0.10/min (subscription model)
  • Otter.ai Business: $0.003/min (subscription, 6,000 min/user/month)
  • Deepgram: $0.0043/min (API, usage-based)
  • AssemblyAI: $0.0025/min (API, usage-based)
  • BrassTranscripts: $2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min (usage-based, speaker ID included, no account needed)

Trint is mid-range but provides premium journalism features competitors lack.

Can I export transcripts in different formats?

Yes. Trint supports export to:

  • Text (.txt)
  • DOCX (Microsoft Word)
  • PDF
  • SRT (subtitles)
  • JSON (via API on Enterprise)

Export options are accessible across all paid plans.

Does Trint integrate with content management systems (CMS)?

Yes, on Enterprise plan. Trint offers API access for integrating transcription into newsroom CMS, publishing workflows, and archival systems. This requires custom pricing—contact sales.

What's Trint's refund policy?

Trint's refund policy varies. Generally, monthly subscriptions can be canceled anytime, but annual prepayments may have limited refund windows. Review their terms of service or contact support for current refund policy.

Is Trint suitable for podcast transcription?

Trint works for podcast transcription but is optimized for journalism workflows. Podcasters may find Trint's platform complexity and journalism features unnecessary. Consider:

  • Otter.ai (simpler, meeting/podcast-focused)
  • Sonix (media creator tools)
  • BrassTranscripts (simple upload, no account)

Trint's value is highest for journalists, not general podcast production.

Does Trint offer volume discounts?

Enterprise plan offers custom pricing which may include volume discounts for large newsrooms or media organizations. Contact sales for quotes based on team size and transcription volume.

AI Prompt: Trint Pricing Calculator

Want to calculate your exact monthly Trint costs? Use this specialized AI prompt with ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI assistant:

The Prompt

📋 Copy & Paste This Prompt

You are a Trint pricing calculator. Help me determine if Trint or an alternative fits my needs:

1. Role & workflow:
   - Journalist? Newsroom? Podcaster? Researcher? Corporate?
   - Solo or team? (How many users?)

2. Monthly transcription volume:
   - Average minutes/month
   - Minimum and maximum months
   - Number of files uploaded/month

3. Feature priorities:
   - Live transcription needed? (press conferences, events)
   - Multi-language translation needed? (which languages?)
   - Collaborative editing? (reporters, editors, fact-checkers)
   - Quote verification critical? (investigative journalism)
   - API/CMS integration? (Enterprise workflows)
   - Simple upload/download sufficient?

4. Usage pattern:
   - Consistent high-volume (daily transcription)
   - Variable (busy and slow months)
   - Sporadic/project-based

Calculate:
- Trint Starter: $52/month (annual), 7 files/month limit
- Trint Advanced: $60/month (annual), unlimited* files
- Effective per-minute rate based on your volume
- Wasted subscription fees during low-usage months
- Feature value vs. feature complexity trade-off

Compare to alternatives:
- BrassTranscripts: $2.25 for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min (usage-based, speaker ID, no account)
- Otter.ai: $8.33-20/user/month (meeting-focused collaboration)
- Deepgram: $0.0043/min (API, no journalism features)
- AssemblyAI: $0.0025/min (API, AI feature add-ons)

Recommendation based on role, volume, features, and value priorities.

My details:

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This reveals whether Trint's premium journalism platform or a simpler alternative delivers better value for your specific workflow.

Final Verdict: Trint vs Simpler Alternatives

Trint is a premium journalism-focused transcription platform that delivers exceptional value for professional newsrooms, investigative journalists, and multi-language media organizations. If you're transcribing thousands of minutes monthly, need live transcription for breaking news, require collaborative workflows for reporting teams, or translate content into dozens of languages, Trint's $60-100/user/month subscription provides features competitors can't match.

Choose Trint if:

  • You're a professional journalist or newsroom needing specialized features
  • You require live transcription, 54-language translation, or quote verification
  • You're transcribing 1,000+ minutes/month/user consistently
  • You need collaborative editing for reporters/editors/fact-checkers
  • You value API integration with content management systems (Enterprise)
  • Your team is 5+ users with predictable high-volume usage

Choose BrassTranscripts if:

  • You're a solo journalist or freelancer with sporadic usage
  • You have variable monthly volume (active and inactive months)
  • You want zero subscription management complexity
  • You need speaker identification included in base price
  • You prefer no account needed: upload and go
  • You don't need journalism-specific premium features
  • You're not in media/journalism vertical (podcasters, researchers, creators)

For most small-scale, variable-volume transcription—solo journalists with 3-6 interviews/month, freelance podcasters, researchers with project-based needs—BrassTranscripts' simple pricing ($2.25 flat rate for 0-15 min, $0.15/min for 16+ min) with no subscription, no account, and included speaker ID delivers simplicity and cost-efficiency without paying for premium journalism features you won't use.

But if you're a professional newsroom transcribing 4,000+ minutes/month with real-time needs and collaborative workflows? Trint's $480-600/month for an 8-person team ($0.10-0.12/min effective) is unbeatable value.

Ready to try simple, usage-based transcription without journalism platform complexity? Upload your first file to BrassTranscripts and get your transcript with speaker ID included—no account, no subscription, no premium features you don't need.


Pricing Disclaimer

Information valid as of publication date (December 19, 2025). Pricing data was verified from Trint official sources and third-party pricing documentation on October 24, 2025. Trint may change pricing, features, or plans at any time. Always verify current rates and terms directly with Trint before making purchasing decisions or committing to annual subscriptions.

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