GigaAM from Sber outperforms Whisper in Russian speech recognition accuracy by nearly 2x. Full overview: from free Telegram bots to enterprise APIs, from desktop GUIs to self-hosted solutions.
A roundup of desktop, mobile, and self-hosted transcription apps — from free open-source GUIs to video editors with built-in Whisper support.
Step-by-step guide to creating video captions — SRT and VTT formats, automatic subtitles with AI, tips for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more.
Step-by-step guide to transcribing meetings from Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. Speaker diarization, AI summaries, and meeting minutes creation.
A practical guide to improving audio quality for speech-to-text: microphone selection, recording best practices, noise reduction with Audacity and FFmpeg, and preparing audio for accurate transcription.
An in-depth comparison of local and cloud transcription: privacy, speed, quality, cost. When to choose offline on-device transcription and when a cloud service makes more sense.
Step-by-step guide to transcribing audio to text — manual and AI-powered methods, tips for better recordings, and how to choose the right transcription service.
How to automate meeting minutes with AI: from recording to a polished document with decisions, action items, and owners in 2-3 minutes instead of an hour.
A journalist's guide to interview transcription: AI tools, recording tips, and a complete workflow from audio to published quotes. Compare the best transcription tools for journalism.
An honest comparison of free and paid transcription services: what you actually get for free, what is worth paying for, and how to choose the right solution for your needs.
The complete guide to transcription for YouTube, TikTok, and social media. Learn how video transcription helps you create captions, repurpose content, and boost views by 25-40%.
What is Word Error Rate, how WER is calculated, what different WER values mean in practice, factors that affect speech recognition accuracy, and alternative metrics to consider.
How to transcribe your podcast: step-by-step workflow, speaker diarization, show notes, SEO optimization, and the best tools for podcasters.
A detailed comparison of human transcription and AI transcription — accuracy, cost, speed, and scenarios where each approach shines. A decision matrix for every use case.
A complete guide to Whisper — OpenAI's open-source speech recognition model. Model comparison, accuracy benchmarks, deployment options, and alternatives.
A complete guide to speaker diarization: how technology determines who spoke and when. We break down VAD, embeddings, clustering, and voice profiles.
Complete guide to transcribing voice messages — built-in features in iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram, AI services, bots, and step-by-step instructions for every messenger.
Step-by-step guide to transcribing lectures — from recording in class to exam-ready notes. Free tools, tips, and a complete workflow for students.