See how long transcription takes by hand, with a human service, or with AI. Enter audio length and typing speed to compare turnaround times.
Free and unlimited. Calculations run in your browser.
How It Works
Fill in the fields — every one has a sensible default.
The result updates as you type.
Change one input at a time to see what moves the result most.
The Transcription Time Calculator is a free online tool from ShortsHero: hours of typing vs minutes of AI. It works instantly in your browser. Free, with no account.
Hours of typing vs minutes of AI.
Why Use This Tool
Updates as you type. No button, no waiting.
Every assumption is shown and editable, so you can plug in your own numbers.
Nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere.
It is an estimate built from published platform averages. Your real numbers depend on audience country, niche and season — replace the defaults with your own analytics for a closer figure.
Yes. It runs in your browser and nothing you type is stored.
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