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 supported web videos with the browser extension (YouTube and many supported 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. Source media is deleted after transcription by default, and Silestis does not use your content to train its own models.
| Silestis | TurboScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Searchable audio/video knowledge | Bulk file transcription |
| Transcribe supported web videos (YouTube, many supported sites) | Yes | Upload/link-based |
| Browser extension for supported video pages | ||
| 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 incl. VAT | 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 supported web videos, 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 incl. VAT (with a free tier of 3 transcriptions) and includes the knowledge layer — search, timestamped answers where available, and study tools — in the price.
Can both transcribe YouTube videos?
Silestis transcribes YouTube and many other supported 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.
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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