Speech to text
Rev: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Rev lets people working with audio and video recordings transcribe them and create subtitles. They can request human verification, correct text and speaker names, and extract and share recording excerpts. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $0.25 pay as you go. Access and transparency score: 75/100, #3 of 15 in its category.
| Access | 25/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 20/30 | |
| Trust | 30/40 |
What is Rev?
Rev lets people working with audio and video recordings transcribe them and create subtitles. They can request human verification, correct text and speaker names, and extract and share recording excerpts.
According to its documentation, Rev lets you:
- transcribe audio and video recordings
- have a transcription checked by a person
- create subtitles
- correct text and speaker names
- extract and share excerpts from a recording
We file it under Speech to text, the category of tools to transcribe audio to text, and it also overlaps with subtitles and dubbing and legal. The category lists 15 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Rev.com, Inc., based in United States. The service launched in 2010, which gives it some track record.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: lawyers, researchers, video creators, and podcasters. The need it covers is simple to state: transcribe audio to text.
Rev is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
- you also work from your phone
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does Rev cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $0.25 pay as you go (On-demand AI transcription, per audio minute; official help center rate), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in the United States.
For professional use, check that a data processing agreement (DPA) is offered, and do not send customers' personal data or confidential documents without one.
Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Rev runs on: web browser, iPhone and iPad, Android, and API.
Interface languages are not specified.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 75/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 25/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 30/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Rev against other tools in the speech to text category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev | Yes | $0.25 pay as you go | Yes | 75 |
| Whisper | Yes | $0.01 pay as you go | Yes | 95 |
| AssemblyAI | Yes | $0.15 pay as you go | Yes | 78 |
| Wispr Flow | Yes | $12 per month | Yes | 73 |
| Vibe | Yes | not published | Yes | 68 |
| Deepgram | Yes | $0 pay as you go | Yes | 65 |
| HappyScribe | Yes | £102 per year | Yes | 65 |
| Sonix | No | $10 pay as you go | Yes | 60 |
Verdict
Rev is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Public API
- Established since 2010
- Available on many platforms
Avoid if…
- You handle sensitive personal data without a processing agreement
Alternatives
- Whisperfree tier
- AssemblyAIfree tier
- Wispr Flowfree tier
- Vibefree tier
- Deepgramfree tier
- HappyScribefree tier
Categories and jobs
Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Is Rev free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $0.25 pay as you go.
Where is Rev data stored?
According to the publisher, in the United States.
Does Rev have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to Rev?
In the same category: Whisper, AssemblyAI, Wispr Flow, and Vibe.
Rev or Whisper: which one to choose?
Rev starts at $0.25 pay as you go, Whisper at $0.01 pay as you go and our score is 75/100 for Rev and 95/100 for Whisper. Try both on the same task before paying.
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