HappyScribe Legal
7.9#2 in legal transcription softwareFrom €8.50 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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MatterScribe
7.3#3 in legal transcription softwareFrom $270 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | HappyScribe Legal | MatterScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Exports | The legal workflow offers 12 export formats, including Word and PDF; broader plans add formats such as VTT, STL, XML, FCPXML and EDL. | Transcripts can be exported as PDF or DOCX, and source audio can be extracted as MP3; exports include speaker labels and timestamps. |
| Languages | AI transcription and subtitles support more than 150 languages and dialects, while AI translation supports more than 80 languages. | MatterScribe transcribes 22 languages plus English, detects mixed-language recordings and can show clearly labeled English machine translations beside original text. |
| Security | The legal page states SOC 2 Type II auditing, GDPR compliance, EU data centers, access-controlled folders and AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. | Files and transcripts use AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS encryption in transit on SOC 2-compliant cloud infrastructure. |
HappyScribe Legal plans
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- Basic€8.50 a month
- Pro€19 a month
- Business€59 a month
MatterScribe plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Professional$25 a month
- Professional Plus$50 a month
- Firm Administered$80 a month
- Professional$270 a year
- Professional Plus$540 a year
Pick HappyScribe Legal if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick MatterScribe if…
MatterScribe is aimed at attorneys, paralegals, court reporters, mediators, arbitrators, legal-aid organizations, and pro se litigants who need searchable working transcripts.