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At a Glance
Express Scribe
Express Scribe
Star Rating
(31)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.99 1
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Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Star Rating
(259)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Cloud Speech-to-Text excels in AI Text Summarization with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those needing quick insights from large volumes of text. In contrast, Express Scribe does not offer this feature, which may limit its utility for users focused on summarization tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Speech-to-Text has a robust Dictation feature rated at 9.2, providing high accuracy in transcribing spoken words. However, Express Scribe, while effective, does not match this level of performance, leading to potential frustrations for users requiring precise dictation.
  • G2 users highlight that Express Scribe shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.9, making it incredibly user-friendly for those who want to get started quickly. In comparison, Google Cloud Speech-to-Text has a lower score of 8.8, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that Google Cloud Speech-to-Text offers superior Integration capabilities, scoring 9.1 for its ability to connect with existing applications seamlessly. Express Scribe, while functional, has a lower score in this area, which may hinder users looking for a more integrated workflow.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Speech-to-Text's Quality of Support is rated at 8.9, which is generally positive, but some users have noted that Express Scribe's support, rated at 8.4, could be more responsive, especially for troubleshooting issues.
  • Users say that Google Cloud Speech-to-Text's Product Direction is highly rated at 9.7, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and improvement. In contrast, Express Scribe's score of 7.8 suggests that users may have concerns about the future development and updates of the software.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Express Scribe
Professional
$49.99
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Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Speech Recognition (without Data Logging - default)
Pay As You Go
Per Month
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Free Trial
Express Scribe
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
26
9.1
179
Ease of Use
9.1
26
9.3
181
Ease of Setup
9.9
13
9.0
55
Ease of Admin
9.4
12
8.9
38
Quality of Support
8.4
20
8.9
167
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
12
8.9
36
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
26
9.7
172
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.9
89
Voice
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.6
86
Transcription
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
8.8
72
Editing
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
8.9
74
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
9.1
74
Agentic AI - Transcription
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Voice Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Voice Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Voice Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced AI & Biometric Features - Voice Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Voice Recognition
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Express Scribe
Express Scribe
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Express Scribe and Google Cloud Speech-to-Text are categorized as Transcription
Unique Categories
Express Scribe
Express Scribe has no unique categories
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text is categorized as Voice Recognition and Speech Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Express Scribe
Express Scribe
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.3%
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Express Scribe
Express Scribe
Writing and Editing
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Computer Software
10.3%
Research
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Information Technology and Services
23.0%
Computer Software
16.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Retail
3.6%
Education Management
3.6%
Other
49.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Express Scribe
Express Scribe
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nora m.
NM
Nora m.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Express Scribe is free software that has a simple user interface and is used to transcribe an audio/video file to a text document. It has a variety of hotkeys and shortcuts such as F8 for fast forward, F4 for stop, F9 for play, F7 for rewind and F2, F3,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jean Carlos J.
JJ
Jean Carlos J.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The interface is a bit complex at first, so diving in without informing oneself later, pretending to discover the program as it is used, is practically impossible without using a guide. Mastering the program one hundred percent takes time, practice, and the...

Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Edgar O.
EO
Edgar O.
Verified User in Management Consulting

It is easy to use this api endpoint to get the text from an audio

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Medical Practice

The API /sdk is not as robust as competitors, hence it required more development effort than other integrations Diarization is weak, it frequently makes mistakes

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Discussions
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Express Scribe Discussions
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Google Cloud Speech-to-Text Discussions
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