The headline numbers
| ScribeVids | Rev (human) | Rev (AI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per minute | ~$0.02 | $1.99 | $0.25 |
| Turnaround for a 10-min video | ~30 seconds | ~12 hours | ~5 minutes |
| Stated accuracy | 95%+ | 99% | 90% |
| Subtitle export (SRT/VTT/ASS) | All three | SRT/VTT | SRT/VTT |
| Translation | 65+ languages | 15 languages (extra cost) | No |
| SEO content (titles, blog posts) | Built-in | No | No |
| Burned-in captions | Yes | No | No |
| Multi-platform URL ingest | Yes | No | No |
When to pick Rev human transcription
- Court depositions, medical records, regulated content where 99% accuracy is mandatory.
- Audio with heavy crosstalk, accents or domain-specific terminology a model will struggle with.
- Final-deliverable transcripts for legal or academic use.
When to pick ScribeVids
- YouTube, TikTok, podcast and creator workflows where 95%+ is fine and speed matters.
- You need subtitle files, burned-in captions and translations — not just the text.
- You want SEO content (titles, descriptions, blog posts) generated from the transcript automatically.
- You are processing dozens or hundreds of videos and the per-minute cost matters.
Best of both worlds
For most creators: transcribe with ScribeVids first, then if a specific video needs forensic accuracy (a sponsor read or a legal disclaimer), send just that segment to Rev for human review. ScribeVids handles 95% of the workload at 1% of the cost.