Sonix review

Sonix has been selling automated transcription since 2017 and its pricing still reflects that heritage: you can pay $10 per hour of audio, prorated to the second, with no subscription at all. That is a sensible model for a researcher who transcribes a batch of interviews twice a year. Subscriptions start with Core at $25 per month, or $275 a year, with 5 hours of transcription and translation, 25 GB of storage and AI workspace features; Advanced at $50 a month raises that to 20 hours. Every plan includes the in-browser editor and 54+ languages, plus summaries, chapters, sentiment analysis and subtitle export. Integrations with Zoom, Zapier and Adobe Premiere help video teams. A 30 minute free trial replaces a free plan. For steady monthly use, the per-hour cost of Core is higher than flat-rate rivals, and each extra seat adds $25 a month.

Who it is for

Researchers and media teams who want pay as you go pricing or shared workspaces.

Price

Pay as you go $10 per hour; Core from $25 per month.

Core For individuals with steady needs $25/mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Transcription and translation in 54+ languages
• Pay as you go at $10 per audio hour
• AI summaries, chapters and sentiment analysis
• Frame-accurate subtitles and captions
• Integrations with Zoom, Zapier and Adobe Premiere

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Pay as you go suits occasional projects
• Strength: Every plan includes the full editor and 54+ languages
• Strength: 30 minute free trial with no credit card
• Weakness: No permanent free plan
• Weakness: Core includes only 5 hours a month
• Weakness: Extra seats cost $25 a month each

Key facts

• Free trial: 30 minutes, no credit card required
• Plans: Pay As You Go, Core, Advanced, Pro
• Languages: 54+
• Overage: $10 per hour on any subscription plan

Where it ranks

Sonix is No. 8 in our Best AI Transcription Software verdict.