Free
$0
month
No credit card required. Includes 2 GB encrypted storage, limited AI transcription and translation, transfers up to 10 GB per month, and limited transfer-link expiration.
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Cockatoo
Cockatoo is a web-based AI platform for transcribing audio and video, translating files, editing transcripts, and storing documents securely.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Cockatoo offers multilingual transcription, translation, browser editing, exports, cloud storage, voice recording, and team collaboration. Its free tier and annual plans support low-cost testing. Public reviews are generally favorable, but some report processing and pricing concerns.
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Cockatoo Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows
TechZella assessment
8.3/10
Overview
Cockatoo is a cloud-based AI tool for converting audio and video into editable text. It also supports document translation, voice recording, transcript exports, cloud storage, and file sharing.
The service runs through a web interface and supports more than 90 transcription languages. Users can upload media, record voice notes in the browser, edit transcripts, and export files in common formats.
Cockatoo Pros & Cons
Pros
- Multilingual transcription supports more than 90 languages.
- Free plan requires no credit card.
- Combines transcription, translation, editing, storage, and sharing.
- Supports common transcript and subtitle export formats.
- Offers enterprise API access and bulk-processing options.
Cons
- Free AI usage is limited.
- Public self-service API documentation is not readily available.
- Monthly pricing is not clearly displayed on the current public pricing page.
- Enterprise capabilities require a sales conversation.
- Some public reviews report processing or billing concerns.
Cockatoo Pricing & Plans
Pro
$11.99
month, billed annually
For one person. Includes unlimited transcription and translation, 2 TB encrypted storage, unlimited transfers, transcript exports, and unlimited AI Notes usage.
Check current pricing →Team
$20.97
month, billed annually
Minimum three people. Adds shared transcript editing, 2 TB storage per person, priority support, and centralized billing.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
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Cockatoo Features
AI Transcription
- Audio-to-text transcription
- Video transcription
- More than 90 supported languages
- Speaker identification
- Browser-based transcript editing
- AI-generated summaries
Translation
- Translation of transcripts and documents
- PDF translation
- DOCX translation
- PPTX translation
- XLSX translation
- TXT translation
Notes and Recording
- AI Notes text editor
- Browser voice recording
- Voice-note transcription
- AI Notes chats and edits
Files and Storage
- Encrypted cloud storage
- File sharing
- File transfers
- Dropbox and YouTube share-link imports
- PDF export
- DOCX export
- TXT export
- SRT subtitle export
Collaboration and API
- Team transcript sharing
- Collaborative transcript editing
- Centralized billing
- Enterprise API access
- Enterprise bulk processing
- Enterprise custom branding
Cockatoo Specifications
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
|---|---|
| Primary interface | Web browser |
| Supported devices | Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android through responsive web access |
| Transcription languages | 90+ |
| Audio and video input | WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, MOV, and other common formats |
| Transcript exports | PDF, DOCX, TXT, and SRT |
| Integrations | Dropbox and YouTube share-link imports; enterprise custom integrations |
| API | Available as an enterprise feature |
| Free trial | Free plan with no credit card required |
| Free storage | 2 GB encrypted cloud storage |
| Team plan minimum | 3 people |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.3/10Moderate confidence
Cockatoo offers multilingual transcription, translation, browser editing, exports, cloud storage, voice recording, and team collaboration. Its free tier and annual plans support low-cost testing. Public reviews are generally favorable, but some report processing and pricing concerns.
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.
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FAQ
Does Cockatoo have a free trial?
Yes. Cockatoo provides a free plan with no credit card requirement. The free plan has limited AI transcription and translation access.
Does Cockatoo offer an API?
API access is documented as an enterprise feature. The public company FAQ mentions integrations, bulk processing, custom branding, and dedicated enterprise support.
Which platforms does Cockatoo support?
Cockatoo is primarily web-based. Its help center states that the service works across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android through a responsive web interface.
What file formats can Cockatoo export?
Supported transcript exports include PDF, DOCX, TXT, and SRT. The service also supports translation of PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and TXT files.
How many languages does Cockatoo support?
The company states that Cockatoo supports more than 90 transcription languages.
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