Fast transcription with Sonix

Sonix uses advanced AI to transcribe your audio and video files up to 10x faster than real-time. What takes human transcribers days takes Sonix just minutes—at a fraction of the cost.

Minutes, not days
99% accuracy
90% cost savings
Fast
Accurate
Export
Secure
API
Affordable
<5min
Per hour of audio
Faster than real-time
90%
Cost savings
Compared to human transcription
99%
Accuracy rate
On clear audio
53+
Languages
Supported worldwide
Speed & Cost Comparison

Human transcription vs Sonix AI

Human Transcription

Traditional transcription services

Regular$60/hour
3-5 business days
Priority$90/hour
48 hours
Expedited$120/hour
24 hours

Sonix AI

Automated transcription

Automated$5/hour
< 5 minutes
Save up to 90%
Get your transcript in minutes instead of days at a fraction of the cost
Instant (< 5 min)
Hours
Days
Speed Features

Why Sonix is the fastest
transcription service

Lightning-Fast Processing

Sonix transcribes up to 10x faster than real-time. A one-hour recording is ready in under 5 minutes. No more waiting days for human transcription services.

Lightning-fast transcription processing

High Accuracy, No Waiting

Our AI delivers 99% accuracy on clear audio. Get publication-ready transcripts in minutes, then make quick edits in our powerful online editor.

High accuracy automated transcription

Batch Upload Multiple Files

Upload dozens of files at once and let Sonix process them in parallel. Perfect for large projects, research studies, or media production workflows.

Batch upload multiple files

Edit Instantly After Upload

Start editing the moment transcription completes. Our word-level editor syncs with your audio, making corrections fast and easy.

Edit transcripts instantly

Export in Any Format

Download your transcript as Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, or plain text. Export is instant—no additional processing time required.

Quick export in any format
Common Questions

Everything you need to know about
transcription speed

How fast can Sonix transcribe my files?

Sonix transcribes audio and video files up to 10x faster than real-time. A one-hour recording typically completes in under 5 minutes. Large files or files in high-demand periods may take slightly longer, but you'll always receive your transcript far faster than traditional services.

How does Sonix compare to human transcription speed?

Human transcription services typically take 3-5 business days for standard delivery, 24-48 hours for rush orders. Sonix delivers in minutes. For urgent projects, there's simply no comparison—Sonix wins every time.

What affects transcription speed?

File size, audio quality, and current system demand can affect speed. Clear audio with minimal background noise transcribes fastest. Even with challenging audio, Sonix typically completes within 15-20 minutes per hour of content.

Is fast transcription accurate?

Yes. Sonix delivers 99% accuracy on clear audio—comparable to professional human transcribers. Speed doesn't sacrifice quality. Our AI models are trained on millions of hours of audio to ensure both speed and accuracy.

Can I transcribe multiple files at once?

Absolutely. Sonix supports batch uploads, processing multiple files in parallel. Upload your entire project at once and let Sonix work through the queue while you focus on other tasks.

How much faster is Sonix than typing it myself?

The average person types at 40 words per minute. Transcribing one hour of audio manually takes 4-6 hours. Sonix does it in under 5 minutes—that's over 50x faster than doing it yourself.

Why Speed Matters

Time saved is money earned

Same-day turnaround

Never miss a deadline again. Upload in the morning, have polished transcripts by lunch. Sonix makes same-day delivery the standard, not the exception.

Fraction of the cost

Human transcription costs $1-3 per minute. Sonix costs pennies. Save up to 90% on transcription costs without sacrificing quality or speed.

Scale without limits

Whether you need one transcript or one thousand, Sonix handles the volume. Our infrastructure scales automatically to meet your needs.

Streamlined workflow

Fast transcription means faster project completion. Researchers, journalists, and content creators get more done when they're not waiting on transcripts.

Why Choose Sonix

The fastest way to transcribe anything

Why is Sonix faster than other transcription services?

Sonix uses cutting-edge AI models optimized for speed and accuracy. Our infrastructure processes files in parallel, and we've invested heavily in making every step of the transcription pipeline as fast as possible. Most competitors simply can't match our speed.

Who benefits most from fast transcription?

Journalists on deadline, researchers analyzing interviews, podcasters publishing episodes, legal teams reviewing depositions, students transcribing lectures—anyone who values their time benefits from Sonix's speed. If you've ever waited days for a transcript, you'll love Sonix.

Is Sonix reliable for time-sensitive projects?

Absolutely. Sonix has 99.9% uptime and processes millions of files monthly. Our enterprise customers trust us for mission-critical workflows. When deadlines matter, Sonix delivers.

How do I get started with fast transcription?

Sign up for a free trial and get 30 minutes of transcription free. Upload your first file and experience Sonix speed for yourself. No credit card required, and your transcript will be ready in minutes.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

Fast and easy, and accurate. And searchable.
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Sue S.
Napierville, IL, USA
Researched and did trials of at least 12 other services. Chose Sonix because of accuracy and simplicity.
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Wendy J.
Shippensburg, PA USA
Awesome and I was really shocked when I saw how carefully my mp3 file was transcribed!!
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Rosalind B.
Tehran, Iran
Unbelievable! Wow, it's amazing. Really amazing. I didn't believe it so I wanna test something and I got actually result I wanted. Amazing!
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Ahmed G.
Dhaka, Bangledesh
Sonix is quick and easy to use! It's efficient and transcriptions were very close to perfect - only a little editing needed!!
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Emma C.
London, England
I love the platform and its been a transcription godsend.
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Caridad S.
New York, NY USA
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