A free Sonix alternative with no per-minute fees
30 hours of speech a month for a flat $14.99, with no extra-hour charges. Start with a free account, no card needed.
Free account, no card needed
Free files up to 30 minutes. Sign up free to download.
Cancel when you want
Cancel any time under Manage subscription on the Pricing page, or email [email protected]. There are no cancellation fees. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you already paid for, and you won't be charged again.
First purchase: if you're not happy, ask for a full refund within 7 days of your first Pro payment by emailing [email protected].
After 7 days, and renewals: refunds are at our discretion.
Refunds and cancellation policy$14.99/month or $120/year, 30 hours of speech a month
Regional prices can differ.
Prices side by side
| Plan | Sonix Core | Sonix Advanced | Sonix Pro | VideoText Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $25/mo | $50/mo | $80/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Included each month | 5 h/month transcription & translation | 20 h/month | 40 h/month | 30 hours of speech |
| Extra usage | Extra hours $10/hr; +$25/mo per seat | Extra hours $10/hr | Extra hours $10/hr | No per-hour or per-minute charges |
| Free option | 30 free trial minutes | – | – | Free account, no card, files up to 30 minutes |
Prices as of Oct 22, 2026. Source: Sonix pricing. Check their page for current prices.
Sonix also sells pay-as-you-go at $10 per hour.
Why people look for an alternative
- The monthly plan doesn't cover everything, and extra transcription is billed on top.
- It's easy to get charged for a file you didn't mean to process.
- When an upload or export gets stuck, help can be slow.
What you get
Transcripts, subtitles (SRT, VTT, burned-in) and translation into 104 languages.
Fix and burn subtitles free with an account (1 job a day each; free burns are 720p with a small Made with VideoText.io watermark).
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free plan?
- Yes. Free account, no card, files up to 30 minutes.
- What does Pro include?
- 30 hours of speech a month, files up to 4 hours, $14.99/mo or $120/yr. Regional prices can differ.
- Can I cancel?
- Cancel any time under Manage subscription on the Pricing page, or email [email protected]. There are no cancellation fees. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you already paid for, and you won't be charged again. First purchase: if you're not happy, ask for a full refund within 7 days of your first Pro payment by emailing [email protected]. After 7 days, and renewals: refunds are at our discretion.
- What if I only transcribe occasionally?
- Sonix offers pay-as-you-go at $10/hr. For one hour, that is $10. VideoText Pro is $14.99 a month for 30 hours of speech.
Sonix is a trademark of its owner. VideoText is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sonix.