Transcribe Research Interviews Without Compromising Ethics
On-device transcription that keeps participant data private — no IRB concerns about cloud processing.
The Problem
Qualitative research generates hours of interview recordings that need transcription. Professional transcription services are expensive ($1-3 per audio minute) and slow (days-long turnaround). Cloud-based AI tools raise serious IRB and ethics board concerns because participant audio is uploaded to third-party servers. Many researchers end up transcribing manually — a grueling process that takes 4-6 hours per hour of audio and delays analysis significantly.
The Solution
Glasscribe processes all audio on your Mac, so participant data never leaves your device. This simplifies IRB compliance because there is no third-party data processing to disclose. Transcribe interviews in real time during the session or play back recordings for after-the-fact transcription. Support for 22+ languages means you can work with international participants. Export transcripts for coding in your preferred qualitative analysis software.
Key Features
How It Works
Set Up for the Interview
Select microphone input for in-person interviews or system audio for remote sessions over Zoom, Teams, or other platforms.
Transcribe in Real Time
The transcript appears live during the interview. Stay present with your participant while Glasscribe captures every word.
Search Across Sessions
Use full-text search to find recurring themes, specific quotes, or keywords across all your interview transcripts.
Export for Analysis
Export transcripts as .txt files and import them into NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, or any qualitative analysis tool.
Simple, Affordable Pricing
Free 3-day trial with full access. Then choose the plan that works for you.