TurboScribe: Unlimited AI Transcription Powered by Whisper

What is TurboScribe?

TurboScribe has disrupted the transcription market by offering a truly unlimited speech-to-text service for a flat monthly rate. While most competitors charge per minute or cap you at a few hours, TurboScribe allows users to process massive volumes of audio without watching a meter.

Built on OpenAI's Whisper technology, it delivers 99.8% accuracy by running these models on high-performance GPUs. It is specifically designed for researchers, legal professionals, and content creators who need to transcribe everything from 30-second clips to 10-hour depositions.

TurboScribe Free Tier: What Are the Real Limits?

Many users search for the "catch" behind the free version. TurboScribe offers a Free Forever Plan that is more generous than a standard trial, but it has specific daily boundaries:

• Daily Allowance: You get 3 free transcriptions every day.

• File Duration: Each free file is capped at a maximum of 30 minutes.

• No Expiration: Unlike other tools, your free daily credits refresh every 24 hours, meaning you never have to pay if your needs stay within these limits.

Technical Specs: 10-Hour File Limits & 5GB Capacity

TurboScribe’s biggest competitive advantage is its ability to handle massive files that crash other platforms. This makes it a go-to for long-form content:

• Maximum File Length: Individual files can be up to 10 hours long.

• Maximum File Size: Supports uploads up to 5GB per file.

• Whisper Modes: Choose between Cheetah (fastest), Orizaba (balanced), or Whale (maximum accuracy using the largest Whisper model).

• Diarization: Automatically identifies and labels different speakers in the transcript.

• Multilingual: Transcribes in 98+ languages and translates directly into 134+ languages.

2026 Pricing: The Unlimited vs. Free Plan

TurboScribe maintains a simple, transparent pricing structure with no "per-minute" fees.

Feature	Free Forever Plan	Unlimited Plan ($10/mo)
Pricing	$0 / month	$10/mo (Billed Yearly)
Daily Files	3 Files per day	Unlimited
Max Duration	30 Minutes per file	10 Hours per file
Simultaneous Uploads	1 at a time	Up to 50 at a time

TurboScribe FAQ: Whisper Accuracy & File Size

Does TurboScribe use OpenAI Whisper?

Yes. TurboScribe is built directly on OpenAI’s open-source Whisper engine. By optimizing the code to run on dedicated GPUs, it provides the same 99.8% accuracy found in the most advanced versions of Whisper but at significantly higher speeds than local installations.

Is it really "Unlimited"?

Yes. The Unlimited plan does not have a hard cap on total minutes per month. Their fair-use policy is designed to support heavy users (transcribing up to 720 hours/month), provided the account is not being shared among multiple users or being used as a resold API.

What happens if my file is larger than 5GB?

While the 5GB limit is standard, TurboScribe suggests compressing the audio file to a lower bitrate MP3 or AAC format before uploading. Since Whisper is highly robust, a slightly compressed file usually retains the same 99.8% transcription accuracy while staying under the size limit.