Transcription Pricing
How to calculate your rate:
Prices are calculated per audio minute.
Overall price is dependent on a number of factors (see Price List below).
Base rate is $2.60 per audio minute (plus any additions below).
We know transcription pricing can be confusing!
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Price List
Base Rate is $2.60 per audio minute
(plus any additions below)
Audio Quality
Broadcast
Non-Broadcast
Poor
$0.00
$0.30
$0.50
Number of Speakers
One - Two
Three or more
$0.00
$0.50
Extras
Accents / Speech
Extra Timestamping
Label 4 + Speakers
$0.40
$0.40
$0.30
Transcription Style
Standard
Verbatim
Edited
$0.00
$0.80
$1.00
Turnaround Time
7 Days +
5 - 7 Days
3 - 5 Days
1 - 3 Days
Same Day
$0.00
$0.20
$0.40
$0.90
$1.50
Prices are negotiable for regular ongoing contracts.
Contact us if your project is a little different and needs tailored pricing.
More Information
Transcription Styles
There are three types of transcription packages, whichever you choose you can always count on our accuracy, consistency and reliability.
Standard
This is the standout favourite amongst the transcription trio. An easy to read transcript that’s free of all the unnecessary things like false starts and sounds like umm, err, ahh and ahhchoo! We take out the fluff while staying true to the meaning. The standard package is a great all-rounder for any industry and is popular among university researchers and journalists.
Verbatim
This is a comprehensive transcript for when every little sound counts. We leave in all the hesitations, false starts, interruptions and non-word sounds like umm, err and [coughs]. With this word-for-word transcript you get the full, distinctive delivery of the original recording. Verbatim is useful in contexts in which 'how' something was said, is just as important as 'what' was said.
Edited
What you wish you had said at the time! It's common when we speak to start a sentence and not finish it, to stutter and to interrupt each other. We don't always speak perfect words in perfect sentences. But with an edited transcript, we produce a beautifully articulated and polished transcript that still retains its true meaning and intent. The edited package is ready to go for publishing and perfect for media and online publication.
Turnaround Time
How quick do you want your transcript?
If you order a 3 day turnaround on Monday (by 5pm), your transcript will be ready (by 5pm) on Thursday. Weekends and public holidays don’t affect our turnaround time or prices.
Audio Quality
Broadcast Quality
Audio recorded on broadcast quality equipment e.g. Channel Ten News, ABC Radio National.
Non-Broadcast Quality
Audio recorded on any other device e.g. Dictaphone.
Poor Quality
Audio quality issues that consistently affect our ability to transcribe e.g. significant background noise or poor recording equipment.
Number of Speakers
How many people are speaking in the file?
The price goes up with more speakers because it takes longer to transcribe. With more speakers it becomes more difficult to distinguish who's talking and people in a group have a tendency to talk over and interrupt each other. This means a lot of rewinding and more time listening carefully to make out what was said.
Extras
Accents / Speech Variations
This covers any speaker who for whatever reason, is significantly more difficult to transcribe. For example, if a speaker has a strong accent, it will take our team longer to transcribe accurately.
Timestamps
Timestamps are markers in the transcription that indicate when the corresponding word was spoken. For example, this timestamp: [0:01:52.4] indicates 1 min and 52 seconds. Timestamps are inserted every time there's an inaudible word like this: [inaudible 0:01:52.4]. This is free of charge, but if you would like timestamps at more regular intervals e.g. every 5 mins, this is a good option for you.
Labelling Speakers
We can reliably distinguish and label up to 4 speakers, sometimes more depending on voice diversity. Labelling for 1 - 3 speakers is free of charge, labelling for 4 or more speakers is $0.30 per extra speaker.