Hindenburg Pro
Hindenburg Pro is spoken-word audio editing software for journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, and audio storytellers.
What Hindenburg Pro is
Hindenburg Pro is spoken-word audio editing software for journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, and audio storytellers. It records single- or multitrack audio and imports BWF, WAV, MP2, MP3, MP4, and PolyWav files. Imported audio becomes uncompressed 64-bit floating-point WAV, and Auto Level aligns incoming audio to EBU loudness standards. Its offline transcription runs locally, supports 99 languages, and includes speaker detection and multitrack transcription. The Manuscript view makes transcript text searchable, supports navigating and rough-cutting audio through text, and allows transcript corrections. Hindenburg can record system audio from Zoom, Google Meet, browsers, and streaming sources; it supports VST3 plugins on Windows and AU plugins on macOS. Publishing tools include Music Report, broadcast-ready loudness levels, and multiple publish targets. The 30-day PRO trial includes 30 hours of transcription and Soundly sounds, needs no credit card, and expires without subscription charges. The app works offline, and transcription stays on the user's system. Subscription options include updates, upgrades, and support; perpetual PRO 2 licenses include updates through version 2.99.
Good
- Local transcription supports 99 languages
- Manuscript enables text-based rough cuts
- Imports multiple common audio formats
- 30-day trial needs no credit card
Watch out
- No free plan
- Personal license covers one user
Who it suits
Hindenburg Pro suits people editing spoken-word recordings who need multitrack work, local transcription, or text-based audio navigation. It is available for Windows and macOS.
Verdict
Hindenburg Pro pairs spoken-word editing with local transcription and text-based navigation. Its trial is time-limited, and buyers should check the available license terms and prices before subscribing or purchasing.
Plans and prices
From Hindenburg Pro's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetual | — | 0 transcription hours |
| Standard | — | Basic Soundly library · No transcription hours listed · Monthly, yearly, or perpetual options are shown; yearly prices are expressed as monthly installments; price not displayed in page text. |
| Plus | — | Basic Soundly library · 20 transcription hours per month · Monthly, yearly, or perpetual options are shown; yearly prices are expressed as monthly installments; price not displayed in page text. |
| Premium | — | Premium Soundly library · 50 transcription hours per month · Monthly, yearly, or perpetual options are shown; yearly prices are expressed as monthly installments; price not displayed in page text. |
The facts
Each one read from Hindenburg Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio processing
- Imported audio is converted to uncompressed 64-bit floating-point WAV, and Auto Level aligns incoming audio using EBU loudness standards.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The Manuscript provides searchable text for navigating audio, rough-cutting in text, and correcting transcript errors.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Hindenburg can record system audio from Zoom, Google Meet, browsers, and streaming sources, and supports VST3 plugins on Windows and AU plugins on macOS.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License limits
- A personal license is for one individual or one-person business and one user, and can be activated on up to two of that user's computers simultaneously.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Multitrack editing
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Noise reduction
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Offline and privacy
- Hindenburg says the editor works offline and that transcription runs locally so sensitive material stays on the user's system.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- The product offers Music Report, broadcast-ready loudness levels, and multiple publish targets.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Hindenburg PRO is spoken-word audio editing software built for journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, and audio storytellers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Recording and import
- The product supports single- and multitrack recording and imports audio formats including BWF, WAV, MP2, MP3, MP4, and PolyWav.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Subscription and perpetual terms
- Subscriptions include updates, upgrades, and support; perpetual Hindenburg PRO 2 licenses include updates through version 2.99.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Third-party plugins
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Transcription
- Offline transcription runs locally, supports 99 languages, and includes speaker detection and multitrack transcription.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Video synchronization
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
The company
- Company and support
- The company says it provides support and lists Hindenburg Systems ApS at Knabrostraede 20, Copenhagen, Denmark.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008checked 24 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmarkchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The 30-day PRO trial includes 30 hours of free transcription and Soundly sounds, requires no credit card, and expires automatically without subscription charges.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The product works on Windows and macOS; the listed minimums include Windows 11 or later and macOS 13 Ventura through macOS Tahoe.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOSchecked 21 Sep 2026
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