Amberscript

Amberscript is a cloud-based transcription and subtitling platform developed by Amberscript Global B.V. The service converts audio and video into editable transcripts, captions, subtitles, and translated subtitle files.

Users can choose machine-generated output or order review by professional transcribers and subtitlers. The platform includes a synchronized browser editor, speaker identification, custom dictionaries, subtitle formatting, and multiple export formats.

Amberscript also offers iOS and Android applications for recording and uploading audio. Its API supports automated transcription and subtitle workflows, including standard and real-time processing options.

Amberscript provides automatic transcription with speaker distinction, synchronized editing, playback controls, highlighting, custom dictionaries, and timecode realignment. Users can edit transcripts while listening to the source media.

Subtitle functions include automated formatting, burn-in captions, SDH captions, speaker labels, and exports such as SRT, VTT, EBU-STL, AVID, and Premiere formats. The service also supports translated subtitles in more than 70 languages.

Business capabilities include organizational accounts, multiple users, role permissions, SSO through SAML, Google OAuth, European file storage, and enterprise workflow integration through an API.

Amberscript publishes monthly, annual, one-time, human-reviewed, and enterprise pricing. Machine-made subscriptions currently start at €19 per month for five hours on the Starter plan. Pro costs €29 per month for ten hours, while Power costs €49 per month for 25 hours.

Annual machine-made plans start at €190 for 60 hours, with Pro at €290 for 120 hours and Power at €490 for 300 hours. One-time machine transcription starts at €10 for one hour, with larger purchases receiving discounts.

Human-reviewed transcription starts at €1.85 per minute. Human-produced subtitles start at €4.40 per minute. Translated subtitles and enterprise API solutions use custom pricing.

New users receive a 10-minute free trial for machine-made transcription or captioning. Subscription hours do not carry over to the next month.

Pros:

• Offers both machine-generated and human-reviewed transcription.
• Includes a synchronized browser editor with speaker identification.
• Supports transcription, subtitles, translations, SDH captions, and burn-in captions.
• Provides iOS and Android applications alongside the web platform.
• Documents REST and real-time WebSocket API capabilities.
• Lists GDPR compliance, European storage, and ISO certifications.

Cons:

• Machine transcription accuracy can vary with audio quality, accents, terminology, and speaker changes.
• Human transcription and subtitle services cost substantially more than automatic processing.
• API pricing is not publicly listed and requires a sales discussion.
• Subscription credits expire monthly and cannot be carried forward.
• Some public reviews report editor inconsistencies and occasional speaker-labeling errors.

Comparable products include Happy Scribe for automated and human transcription, Rev for transcription and captions, Sonix for multilingual automated transcription, and Trint for collaborative media transcription. Descript is another option for users who need transcription alongside audio and video editing.

Amberscript is particularly relevant when a workflow requires both automated processing and professional language review. Buyers focused mainly on podcast editing, meeting notes, or low-cost bulk speech recognition may prefer a more specialized alternative.

Does Amberscript offer a free trial?
Yes. New users receive 10 minutes of credits for machine-made transcription or captioning.

Which platforms does Amberscript support?
Amberscript provides a web platform and mobile applications for iOS and Android. It also offers API access for software integrations.

Does Amberscript provide an API?
Yes. Its documented APIs support automated jobs, file uploads, status checks, exports, and real-time transcription through WebSockets.

Which integrations are available?
Amberscript lists integration partners including SGO Mistika Workflows, Kaltura, Opencast, Mimir, and eStream. Businesses can also connect custom workflows through the API.

What export formats are supported?
Transcript exports include Word, JSON, TXT, and CSV. Subtitle exports include SRT, VTT, EBU-STL, AVID, and Premiere formats.

Does Amberscript support human transcription?
Yes. Customers can order professional transcription, subtitling, and translation services with stated accuracy above 99 percent.