Sonix review

Sonix suits people who transcribe in bursts rather than every week. Its pay-as-you-go option costs $10 per hour of audio with no subscription, and a 30 minute free trial needs no credit card. Subscriptions start with Core at $25 a month for 5 hours of transcription and translation, then Advanced at $50 for 20 hours and Pro at $80 for 40 hours, with extra hours billed at $10. Every plan includes the in-browser editor, speaker labels and timestamps, a custom dictionary, search across transcripts and subtitles, with 54+ languages for both transcription and translation. Sonix lists SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and encrypted storage, which matters for university research offices and medical interviews. The value math is weaker for regular users: 5 hours for $25 is far less than TurboScribe's unlimited plan or Notta's 1,800 minutes, there is no free plan, and each extra seat costs $25 a month. It is a reliable, secure service rather than a bargain.

Who it is for

Researchers and media teams who want pay-as-you-go hours with strong security options.

Price

Pay as you go at $10 per hour; Core plan from $25 per month.

Core For individuals with steady needs $25/mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Transcription in 54+ languages and translation into 54+ languages
• In-browser transcript editor with speaker labels and timestamps
• Custom dictionary and search across all transcripts
• Automated subtitles and captions
• SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and encrypted storage

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Pay as you go at $10 per hour with no subscription
• Strength: 30 minute free trial with no credit card
• Strength: Security and compliance suited to research and medical work
• Weakness: No permanent free plan
• Weakness: Core includes only 5 hours a month
• Weakness: Extra seats cost $25 a month each

Key facts

• Pay as you go: $10 per hour
• Free trial: 30 minutes, no credit card
• Languages: 54+
• Core hours: 5 per month
• Compliance: SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA

Where it ranks

Sonix is No. 9 in our Best Transcription Software verdict.