TranscribeMe vs TurboScribe:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, TurboScribe had more branded searches than TranscribeMe among audio and video transcription platforms worldwide. TurboScribe had about 1.2 million branded searches, while TranscribeMe had 110,000. TurboScribe made up 50.2% of all audio and video transcription platform searches we track, and TranscribeMe accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about audio and video transcription platforms, TurboScribe appeared in four of the five answers and TranscribeMe in none.
Who do people search for more?
TurboScribe, about 11 searches for every 1 for TranscribeMe
Who does AI mention more?
TurboScribe, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, TranscribeMe in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
TurboScribe, the only one of the two named
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Top audio and video transcription platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TurboScribe was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. TranscribeMe did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Descript1st
Otter2nd
TurboScribe3rd
Rev4th
Sonix5th
Happy Scribe6th
Fireflies.ai7th
GoTranscript8th
Trint9th
TranscribeMe–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
TurboScribe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Otter4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Descript4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rev4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sonix3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fireflies.ai1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GoTranscript1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Happy Scribe1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trint1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TranscribeMe0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about audio and video transcription platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which audio video transcription platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best audio video transcription platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best audio video transcription platform for turning recordings into text?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audio video transcription”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best transcription software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is TranscribeMe or TurboScribe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for TranscribeMe and TurboScribe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten audio and video transcription platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for TurboScribe, TranscribeMe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TurboScribe | Otter | Descript | Fireflies.ai | GoTranscript | TranscribeMe | Happy Scribe | Rev | Sonix | Trint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 35.4% | 20.1% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.9% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 21.4% | 17.3% | 8.2% | 5% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.5% | 22.3% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 4.6% | 0.92% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.1% | 22% | 14.4% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% | 0.91% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 21.6% | 14.2% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 3.7% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 41.1% | 19.4% | 12.8% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 3.8% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.7% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 4% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 0.85% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2% | 2.9% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.6% | 18.4% | 15.2% | 6% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 3% | 2.3% | 3% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.1% | 16.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.86% |
| Oct 2026 | 50.2% | 13% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
How has branded search for TranscribeMe and TurboScribe changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TurboScribe was ahead of TranscribeMe in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, TranscribeMe’s share of searches among audio and video transcription platforms worldwide moved from 4.7% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, TurboScribe’s share of searches among audio and video transcription platforms worldwide moved from 35.4% to 50.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1.2M.
How did search popularity change for audio and video transcription platforms worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, TurboScribe gained share of searches among audio and video transcription platforms worldwide, from 44.1% to 50.2%.

In October 2026, TranscribeMe lost share of searches among audio and video transcription platforms worldwide, from 6% to 4.5%.
How are TranscribeMe’s and TurboScribe’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TranscribeMe’s and TurboScribe’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
TranscribeMe
1 branded search term
- transcribeme
TurboScribe
1 branded search term
- turboscribe
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