1bit.ai transcribes audio AND video in 100+ languages. Upload MP3, MP4, YouTube links, Zoom recordings and more. Free credits included—no credit card required.
Otter.ai is great for live meeting transcription, but it has real limitations: no video file support, only English and a handful of languages, no YouTube URL transcription, and no SRT/VTT subtitle export. 1bit.ai fills every one of those gaps. Whether you need to transcribe a Zoom MP4, extract subtitles from a YouTube video, convert a Spanish podcast to text, or get SRT captions for a client video—1bit.ai does it all, with free credits to get started.
Unlike Otter.ai, which is designed primarily for live English-language meeting transcription, 1bit.ai is a full-stack audio and video transcription platform. We support 10+ file formats (MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, AVI, WebM, OGG, FLAC), YouTube and Vimeo URL processing, 100+ languages with automatic language detection, and three export formats (TXT, SRT, VTT). Our Whisper-based AI models deliver 99% accuracy on clear audio.
Video Transcription: Otter.ai only transcribes audio. 1bit.ai handles MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, and YouTube URLs—no format conversion needed.
100+ Languages: Otter.ai supports only 6 languages. 1bit.ai transcribes in Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and 95+ more.
SRT & VTT Subtitles: Need captions for YouTube or video editing? 1bit.ai exports timed SRT and VTT files. Otter.ai does not.
YouTube URL Support: Paste any YouTube link directly into 1bit.ai. With Otter.ai, you'd need to download the audio first.
With AI technology, you can quickly turn your audio and video files into text in just a few minutes. It supports 98 languages and a range of formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, and more.
Export transcribed text as TXT, SRT, and VTT.
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No learning curve. If you've used any transcription tool, you'll be up and running in under a minute.
Drag any audio or video file, or paste a YouTube / Vimeo / Zoom recording link. Otter.ai can't do video or YouTube—1bit.ai handles both.
Choose from 100+ languages or let the AI auto-detect. Click Transcribe and get results in under 2 minutes per hour of content.
Download TXT for plain notes, SRT or VTT for video subtitles—formats Otter.ai doesn't offer. Share a link or copy text directly.
Real feedback from professionals who made the switch.
“Otter.ai couldn't handle my French interviews. 1bit.ai nailed them on the first try. The accuracy is remarkable.”
Camille Bernard
Journalist, Le Monde
“I needed SRT subtitles for client videos. Otter.ai doesn't export SRT. 1bit.ai made the switch a no-brainer.”
Ryan Torres
Video Producer
Everything Otter.ai can't do—and more.
Professional techniques to maximize transcription accuracy and streamline your audio to text workflow
Download your existing Otter.ai transcripts as DOCX or TXT. Use them as reference while re-transcribing files in 1bit.ai to compare accuracy—especially for non-English content where the difference is most noticeable.
Upload MP4 or MOV recordings directly. Unlike Otter.ai which requires audio extraction first, 1bit.ai processes video natively—saving you the extra conversion step.
If you work in Spanish, French, Japanese, or any non-English language, test a sample recording immediately. Otter.ai's limited language support was likely a pain point—1bit.ai covers 100+ languages.
If you previously had to copy-paste Otter.ai text into a subtitle tool, use 1bit.ai's direct SRT/VTT export instead. Upload the file to YouTube Studio or your NLE for frame-accurate captions.
Transform Otter.ai Alternative files into searchable text, subtitles, and actionable insights for your specific workflow
Generate VTT or SRT subtitles for YouTube videos, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook videos.
Turn lecture recordings, classes or webinars into searchable notes or bilingual subtitles.
Create multi-language captions for ads, product demos and client deliverables—no watermark.
Convert MP3, WAV, M4A, and OGG into readable text or timestamped subtitles for blogs or show notes.
Upload a file or paste a link, pick your output, then download clean text or subtitles with timestamps
Upload audio and video files from your local device or simply paste a YouTube link
Click 'Transcribe' and wait for transcribing. It usually takes less than a minute to transcribe a 1-hour file
Export transcribed text as TXT, SRT, and VTT.
Supports 10+ file formats and 100+ languages—everything Otter.ai can't handle, including video files and YouTube URLs.
MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, AVI, WebM, OGG, FLAC—plus YouTube, Vimeo, and Zoom URLs. No format conversion needed.
Download the same transcript as WebVTT (.vtt), SubRip (.srt) or plain text (.txt)—one click, no re-processing.
Transcribe once, then auto-translate the subtitle to 100+ languages—perfect for global audiences.
Create a free account and receive instant credits to test full transcription + translation—no payment info required.
Frame-perfect time codes let you upload subtitles straight to YouTube, VLC, Premiere Pro, TikTok.
All exported subtitle files are clean—no branding, no credit line, 100 % usable in professional workflows.
See exactly where 1bit.ai goes further—video files, 100+ languages, SRT export, and YouTube URLs Otter.ai can't handle.
| Feature | 1bit.ai | Otter.ai | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video file transcription (MP4/MOV) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| YouTube URL transcription | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Languages supported | 100+ | 6 | 36 |
| SRT / VTT subtitle export | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free credits (no card required) | ✓ | Limited | ✗ |
| Zoom recording upload | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI meeting summary | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Speaker diarization | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Podcast / long-form audio | ✓ | Limited | ✓ |
| GDPR compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Get answers to common questions about Otter.ai Alternative transcription and speech to text conversion
Yes. New users receive free transcription credits on sign-up with no credit card required. Our free tier covers enough minutes to try all features, and paid plans are competitively priced.
Yes. Unlike Otter.ai which only processes audio, 1bit.ai supports MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, and other video formats directly. Upload a Zoom recording and get a speaker-labeled transcript in minutes.
Significantly more. Otter.ai supports 6 languages. 1bit.ai supports 100+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, and dozens more.
Yes. 1bit.ai exports transcripts as TXT, SRT, and VTT. Otter.ai only exports DOCX and PDF—no subtitle formats. 1bit.ai is the better choice for video creators and accessibility work.
Yes. Paste any public YouTube URL into 1bit.ai and get a transcript instantly—no downloading required. This is a key feature Otter.ai lacks entirely.
Both use advanced AI, but 1bit.ai's Whisper-based models perform especially well on non-English audio and technical vocabulary, areas where Otter.ai struggles due to its English-first training approach.
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