TranscribeAudio - Real-time Audio to Text Chrome Extension
TranscribeAudio is a Chrome extension that transcribes audio from any browser tab in real-time using OpenAI's Whisper-based speech recognition, which achieves a 4.2% word error rate on standard benchmarks. It supports 57 languages covering 97% of the world's population, and displays live captions in a floating overlay. No bots join your meetings, no files to upload. Use it for Zoom meetings, lectures, podcasts, YouTube videos, and anime. Last updated March 2026.
Real-Time Transcription for Meetings and Lectures
Get instant meeting transcription for Zoom, Google Meet, and any web conference. Students use Transcribe Audio for lecture transcription to capture every word from online classes. Professionals rely on it to transcribe interviews, webinars, and conference calls without missing details.
Podcast and Video Transcription
Transcribe YouTube videos, podcasts, and streaming audio directly in your browser. Our AI transcription engine works with any tab audio, making it the easiest podcast transcription and video transcription tool available as a Chrome extension.
Anime Subtitles and Foreign Movie Captions
Watch anime with live subtitles or enjoy foreign movies with real-time captions. Transcribe Audio generates AI captions for any audio content, making it perfect for language learning and multilingual transcription. A great alternative to hardcoded subtitle files.
Better Than Otter AI for Browser Audio
Looking for an Otter AI alternative that works directly in your browser? Transcribe Audio captures audio from any Chrome tab with one click. No downloads, no uploads, no recording. Just real-time speech to text with a floating caption overlay.
Plans and Pricing
Free plan includes 30 minutes of transcription per month with no credit card required. Starter plan at $4.99 per month includes 2 hours of audio to text transcription. Pro plan offers unlimited real-time transcription at $9.99 per month or $119.88 per year.