Silestis vs TurboScribe
Bulk transcription volume versus transcripts you can search, question, and study from.
TurboScribe is a Whisper-based transcriber with a simple pitch: upload files, get transcripts, at a low flat price with generous volume. If you need raw transcripts in bulk and nothing else, it's hard to argue with.
Silestis treats the transcript as the starting point. Grab any web video with the browser extension (YouTube and 1800+ sites — no downloading and re-uploading), then ask questions with [mm:ss] answers, run semantic search across everything you've transcribed, and generate notes, chapters, and flashcards. Your files are deleted after transcription and never used to train AI.
| Silestis | TurboScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Searchable audio/video knowledge | Bulk file transcription |
| Transcribe any web video (YouTube, 1800+ sites) | Yes | Upload/link-based |
| Browser extension for any video page | ||
| Timestamped AI answers ([mm:ss]) | Yes | Basic AI chat |
| Semantic search across all recordings | Per-file | |
| Notes, chapters & flashcards (study tools) | Yes | No |
| Speaker diarization | ||
| Export SRT / VTT / TXT / PDF / DOCX | Subtitles & text | |
| Pricing model | Free tier, flat plans from €8.99/mo | Flat unlimited-volume plan |
When to use which
- Choose Silestis to turn web video, lectures, and podcasts into a searchable knowledge base — with answers, not just text.
- Choose TurboScribe if you need maximum transcription volume at the lowest flat price and only want the raw transcripts.
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TurboScribe — FAQ
Is Silestis a TurboScribe alternative?
Yes, if you want more than raw transcripts. Both transcribe uploads with AI; Silestis adds a browser extension for any web video, timestamped AI answers, semantic search across all recordings, and study tools like flashcards. TurboScribe wins on pure volume-per-euro for bulk file transcription.
Which is cheaper?
For raw bulk transcription, TurboScribe's flat unlimited-volume plan is typically cheaper. Silestis starts at €8.99/month (with a free tier of 3 transcriptions) and includes the knowledge layer — search, timestamped answers, and study tools — in the price.
Can both transcribe YouTube videos?
Silestis transcribes YouTube and 1800+ other sites directly — paste a link or click the browser extension on the page, no downloading needed. It then lets you search and chat with the result using [mm:ss]-cited answers.
The next lecture your AI tools can't open — Silestis can.
Open the video, click Silestis, done — a summary, timestamped answers, and notes, right on the page. Even when there's no transcript.
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