GoTranscript is one of the largest transcription platforms in the world by team size, with over 20,000 transcribers across 100+ countries. It accepts both audio and video transcription work and supports multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, and English. The pay rate of $0.60 per audio or video minute amounts to $36 per audio hour, which is more competitive than Scribie’s but lower than TranscribeMe’s specialist rates. GoTranscript provides a style guide and a free test file for certification. There are no schedule requirements; you log in and pick jobs when you want, and payments go out weekly on Fridays via PayPal.
Pay
$0.60 per audio or video minute, which is $36 per audio hour. Top earners report bringing in up to $1,215 per month with consistent volume
How You Make Money
You pass a free certification test, claim audio or video files from the dashboard, transcribe them following GoTranscript's style guide, submit, and earn per approved audio minute
Minimum Payment
$10 to $20 (varies by current policy)
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate (certification test required)
Pros
Available to transcribers in over 100 countries making it genuinely globally accessible
Supports multiple languages beyond just English, Spanish transcribers have strong demand
Weekly Friday payments are reliable and consistent
Higher base pay than Scribie and competitive with industry mid-tier rates
No schedule or minimum hours commitment
Cons
Effective hourly work rate still depends on typing speed and audio quality
Poor quality or difficult audio files can significantly drop your real hourly earnings
Competition for available files can be high given the large transcriber base
No AI draft assistance unlike Scribie, you work from raw audio only
Best For
Transcribers in any country who want a globally accessible platform with weekly payments and multi-language earning opportunities
