Transcription Pricing
How Much Does Transcription Cost?
Research transcription starts at $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one interviews, and at $2.79 for verbatim focus groups and multi-speaker recordings. No hidden fees, with grant-friendly pricing and volume discounts for large research projects.
$1.99
Starting price per audio minute
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Transcription Fee & Pricing
99%+ accuracy on every transcript. Australia-based transcriptionists, formatted for your research tools.
Plus — English Only
For focus groups and recordings with three or more speakers.
Starting at
$2.79per audio minute
Everything in Standard, plus:
- Focus groups & group interviews
- Verbatim capture
- Rush turnaround available*
- Tailored project support
*Rush is an additional charge based on project size and current capacity.
Standard — English Only
For one-on-one interviews and single-speaker audio.
Starting at
$1.99per audio minute
- 99%+ accuracy by human transcriptionists
- Speaker tracking and timestamps included
- Standard turnaround: 3–5 business days
- Privacy & PHRP-trained, Australia-based staff
- Enterprise-grade security & encryption
- All common audio and video formats
- Registered vendor — POs & line-item invoices
Plus — English Only
For focus groups and recordings with three or more speakers.
Starting at
$2.79per audio minute
Everything in Standard, plus:
- Focus groups & group interviews
- Verbatim capture
- Rush turnaround available*
- Tailored project support
*Rush is an additional charge based on project size and current capacity.
Premium — All Languages
For multilingual studies and complex data capture.
Starting at
Customquoted per project
Everything in Plus, and:
- 25+ languages available
- Native-speaking transcribers & translators
- Dialect expertise across regions
- Experienced translators for ethics-reviewed studies
Transcription Rates at a Glance
| Service | Best for | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard — English | One-on-one interviews, single speakers | from $1.99 / audio minute |
| Plus — English | Focus groups, 3+ speakers | from $2.79 / audio minute |
| Multilingual & translation | Other-language studies — see translation services | Custom quote |
All rates include 99%+ accuracy, speaker identification, timestamps, Privacy Act-compliant file handling, and a dedicated project manager. No minimums, no hidden fees. Volume discounts available for multi-interview qualitative studies.
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Transcription Pricing FAQs
How much does transcription cost?
Standard transcription starts at $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one interviews. Plus transcription for group interviews and focus groups with 3+ speakers is $2.79 per audio minute. Grant-friendly pricing and volume discounts are available upon request.
Do you offer volume or bulk pricing?
Yes, we offer grant-friendly pricing and volume discounts for large research projects. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your team's needs.
What is included in the transcription price?
All transcription plans include research transcription with 99%+ accuracy, secure, Privacy Act-compliant file handling, speaker identification, timestamps, and a dedicated project manager. Rush and expedited turnaround is available at an additional charge based on project size and current capacity — contact us for a rush quote.
Is there a minimum order for transcription?
There is no minimum order requirement. Whether you have a single 10-minute interview or hundreds of hours of focus group recordings, we can accommodate your project at the same per-minute rate.
What are standard transcription rates?
Standard transcription rates are $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one English interviews, $2.79 per audio minute for group interviews and focus groups with 3+ speakers, and custom pricing for multilingual projects. Volume discounts and grant-friendly pricing are available upon request.
How much does research transcription cost per audio minute?
Research transcription starts at $1.99 per audio minute for standard one-on-one research interviews and at $2.79 per audio minute for verbatim focus groups and multi-speaker recordings. These rates include 99%+ accuracy by professional transcriptionists, speaker identification, timestamps, and Privacy Act-compliant file handling. Volume discounts and grant-friendly pricing are available for large research projects.
Do you offer next-day or rush transcription?
Yes, we offer rush transcription with 24-48 hour turnaround and same-day delivery for urgent projects. Rush pricing is based on project size and current capacity. Contact us for a custom quote on expedited transcription services.
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