Silestis vs Rev
A transcription service you order from, versus a knowledge tool you work in.
Rev is one of the best-known transcription services: you submit audio or video and get a transcript back — from fast AI, or from human transcribers at a per-minute rate when you need near-perfect accuracy for legal, media, or compliance work.
Silestis is built around what happens after the transcript. Paste a YouTube link or grab supported web videos with the browser extension, get a timestamped transcript in minutes, then search it, ask questions with [mm:ss] answers, and generate notes, chapters, and flashcards. It's AI-only — no human transcribers — but the transcript becomes a knowledge base, not a deliverable.
| Silestis | Rev | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Searchable audio/video knowledge | Ordered transcripts & captions |
| Human transcription option | No — AI only | Yes (per-minute rate) |
| Transcribe supported web videos (YouTube, many supported sites) | Yes | Upload-based |
| Browser extension for supported video pages | ||
| Timestamped AI answers ([mm:ss]) | Yes | AI assistant |
| Semantic search across all recordings | Per-file | |
| Notes, chapters & flashcards (study tools) | Yes | Summaries |
| Pricing model | Free tier, flat plans from €8.99/mo incl. VAT | Per-minute + subscriptions |
| Languages | Broad; varies by mode | Varies by service (human vs. AI) |
When to use which
- Choose Silestis to transcribe web video, lectures, podcasts, and uploads — then search, question, and study them.
- Choose Rev when you need human-verified transcripts or captions for legal, broadcast, or compliance work where every word must be certified-accurate.
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Comparison based on publicly available information; competitor features may change over time.
Rev — FAQ
Is Silestis a Rev alternative?
For AI transcription, yes — with more around the transcript: any-web-video support via the browser extension, timestamped AI answers, semantic search across all recordings, and study tools. Rev remains the better choice when you need human transcribers for certified accuracy.
Does Silestis offer human transcription like Rev?
No. Silestis is AI-only, with three focused cloud modes for speed, flexible long-form work, and speaker-aware transcription. If a human-reviewed transcript is a hard requirement, Rev's human service is built for that.
How does pricing compare?
Rev charges per audio minute (with a premium for human transcription) plus subscription options. Silestis uses flat monthly plans starting at €8.99 (incl. VAT) with a free tier of 3 transcriptions — predictable if you transcribe regularly.
Start from the supported lecture page you already use.
Open the video and click Silestis to start a transcript, summary, and notes workflow on the page. Timestamp-capable modes can also return cited answers, including when no source transcript exists.
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