Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Temi offers browser transcription, synchronized editing, multiple export formats, mobile recording, an API, and Zapier connectivity. Its pay-as-you-go pricing is straightforward, but transcription is limited to English and public app ratings are mixed.
This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.
Overview
Temi is an automated speech-to-text service operated by Rev.com, Inc. It converts uploaded audio and video files into English transcripts through a web dashboard, mobile apps, and an API.
Users can review transcripts in a browser-based editor synchronized with the original media. The service supports searchable editing, speaker-label adjustments, comments, highlights, sharing, and downloads in common document and caption formats.
Temi is designed for journalists, researchers, podcasters, educators, marketers, and other users who need a quick first transcript. It does not currently support languages other than English.
Decision guideTemi Decision Snapshot
A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.
PlatformsAndroid, API, iOS, Web, Zapier
TechZella assessment7.9/10
Editorial assessmentTemi Pros & Cons
Pros
- Usage-based pricing avoids a required monthly subscription.
- The first file provides a practical trial of the service.
- The synchronized editor supports transcript review against the source media.
- DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT exports cover common workflows.
- iOS and Android apps support mobile recording and importing.
- The API and Zapier integration support automation.
Cons
- English is the only documented transcription language.
- Automatic transcripts require human review for accuracy and speaker labeling.
- Temi states that it is not strictly HIPAA-compliant or court-certified.
- Caption timing may require additional editing for production use.
- Public ratings for the mobile apps are mixed.
- Feature depth is narrower than full media-editing platforms.
Plans & pricingTemi Pricing & Plans
Free trial
$0
one file
First uploaded file is free when it is up to 45 minutes long.
Check current pricing →Pay-as-you-go transcription
$0.25
audio minute
Charges are rounded up to the nearest minute. Temi states that it does not add subscription or transcript-storage fees.
Check current pricing →API transcription
$0.25
audio minute
The API uses the same per-minute rate as the Temi service.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Cost contextTotal Cost & Hidden Costs
The sticker price is rarely the whole cost. TechZella did not find published figures for the items below in the sources reviewed, so confirm them with the vendor before budgeting.
Implementation time
Not publicly documented. Ask for a typical onboarding and migration timeline for a team of your size, and whether paid onboarding is required.
Hosting & infrastructure
Not publicly documented for this product. For SaaS, hosting is normally part of the subscription; for self-hosted or hybrid deployments, budget for servers, backups, security patching and admin time.
Hidden fees & add-ons
No overage, add-on or premium-support fees were documented in the reviewed sources. Request a written quote that lists usage limits, minimum seats, integrations, support tiers and renewal terms.
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CapabilitiesTemi Features
Transcription
- Automated audio-to-text transcription
- Automated video-to-text transcription
- English-language transcription
- Multiple-file uploads
- Media URL submission after the first free order
- Typical delivery in approximately 5 to 10 minutes
Editing
- Browser-based transcript editor
- Audio and transcript synchronization
- Search and replace
- Speaker-label editing
- Comments
- Highlights
- Timestamp controls
Exports
- DOCX export
- PDF export
- TXT export
- SRT caption export
- VTT caption export
- API output in text, JSON, Word, and PDF formats
Mobile
- iOS app
- Android app
- Unlimited recording subject to device limits
- Audio import from other apps
- Recording sharing
- Transcript viewing
Integrations and API
- REST API
- Bearer-token authentication
- API job submission and retrieval
- Zapier integration
- Webhook-oriented workflow automation support through Zapier
Product detailsTemi Specifications
| Product type | AI transcription software |
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| Deployment | Cloud-based |
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| Primary language | English |
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| Web access | Yes |
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| Mobile apps | iOS and Android |
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| API | REST API, version v1 documented |
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| Integrations | Zapier |
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| Free trial | One file up to 45 minutes |
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| Pricing model | Pay as you go |
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| Supported media | Audio and video files |
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| Caption formats | SRT and VTT |
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| Maximum file size | 2GB |
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| HIPAA compliance | Not strictly HIPAA-compliant |
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| Court certification | Not court-certified |
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Our evidence-based assessmentTechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
7.9/10Moderate confidence
Temi offers browser transcription, synchronized editing, multiple export formats, mobile recording, an API, and Zapier connectivity. Its pay-as-you-go pricing is straightforward, but transcription is limited to English and public app ratings are mixed.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Independent review sources
Temi Ratings & Reviews
Ratings are published by the respective review platforms and may change over time.
Common questionsTemi FAQs
Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.
Does Temi offer a free trial?
Yes. The first file is free for up to 45 minutes.
How much does Temi cost after the trial?
Temi charges $0.25 per audio minute, rounded up to the nearest minute.
What languages does Temi support?
Temi currently supports English audio and video files.
Does Temi have an API?
Yes. The REST API uses an API key with bearer authentication and supports transcription jobs and transcript retrieval.
Does Temi integrate with Zapier?
Yes. Temi documents a Zapier integration for connecting transcription jobs with other workflow tools.
Which platforms support Temi?
Temi is available through its web service, iOS app, Android app, REST API, and Zapier integration.
Is Temi HIPAA-compliant?
No.
Temi states that it is not strictly HIPAA-compliant. It also says the service is not court-certified.
Which files can Temi export?
Web exports include DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT. API response formats include text, JSON, Word, and PDF.
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