Picute and Happy Scribe
Happy Scribe is a transcription, subtitling and meeting-notes service with optional human-checked transcripts. Picute is a web app that turns video and audio into subtitles, translations and clips.
| What is compared | Picute | Happy Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter, $15 a month for 300 credits (20% less billed yearly) | Basic, $17 a month ($8.50 a month billed yearly) |
| Free use | 10 credits at sign-up; exported videos carry a watermark | A 10-minute trial; MP4 exports are watermarked |
| Transcription languages | 60 | 150+ languages and dialects |
| Video with subtitles burned in | Yes, MP4 at 1080p or 720p | Yes, MP4 with hardcoded subtitles |
| Length limits | No limit on video length or file size; Starter's 300 credits cover 300 minutes of transcription a month | 120 minutes a month of AI transcription, subtitles and translation combined |
What Happy Scribe offers
- Human-made transcripts and subtitles, from $2.00 a minute
- AI translation of transcripts and subtitles
- Many professional export formats
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Happy Scribe facts were checked on October 27, 2026 against these pages. Prices and plans change, so check their site before you decide.