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hearlog vs Scrib
Two India-built transcription tools, compared strictly on the facts — with real credit for what Scrib does well.
Scrib is a fellow Indian transcription startup, and it is a genuinely capable product with features hearlog does not have. We want to be careful and fair here: this is a factual comparison, not a takedown.
Both tools support Indian languages and both offer a no-signup trial. The real differences are in the free-usage model, offline resilience, and a few features Scrib offers that hearlog does not.
| Feature | hearlog | Scrib |
|---|---|---|
| Indian languages | Every major one | 22 languages |
| Free usage | Uncapped | ≈60 min/month, then Pro |
| Paid plan | Free | Pro ≈ ₹399/mo |
| No-signup trial | Yes | Yes |
| Offline / network-drop resilience | Records through drops; auto-recovers | Cloud-oriented |
| Recording-first + auto-summaries | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube link transcription | No | Yes |
| Meeting bot | No | Yes |
Where Scrib genuinely wins
Scrib offers features hearlog does not. It can transcribe from a YouTube link, which is handy for creators and researchers pulling text out of existing videos. It also offers a meeting bot that can join calls — useful if your workflow is call-heavy. And it advertises support across 22 languages.
These are real, useful capabilities. If YouTube-link transcription or a meeting bot is important to you, Scrib covers ground hearlog currently does not.
Where hearlog wins
The clearest difference is the free tier. hearlog’s free usage is uncapped — there is no monthly-minute allowance that runs out. Scrib’s free tier is around 60 minutes per month, after which you move to Pro (about ₹399/month, as of mid-2026). For anyone who records regularly — students, journalists, teams — uncapped free usage is a meaningful advantage.
The second is offline resilience. hearlog is built recording-first for real Indian mobile networks: audio is written to your device the instant it is captured, recording continues through network drops, and it uploads and transcribes automatically when you reconnect — even if you closed the tab. This “never lose a recording” behaviour is core to hearlog.
The third is the recording-to-notes flow itself: record or upload, get a transcript plus an automatic summary in one of five styles, and translate if needed — all free, in the browser, with no account required to start.
The honest verdict
Choose Scrib if…
you need YouTube-link transcription or a meeting bot that joins calls, and 60 free minutes a month is enough.
Choose hearlog if…
you want uncapped free usage, offline resilience on patchy networks, and a fast record-and-summarise flow.
Frequently asked questions
Is hearlog or Scrib more generous on the free plan?
hearlog’s free usage is uncapped. Scrib offers around 60 minutes per month free, then a Pro plan (about ₹399/month as of mid-2026).
Does Scrib support Indian languages?
Yes — Scrib advertises 22 languages and is India-built. Both tools handle Indian languages; the differences are free usage, offline resilience and specific features.
Can hearlog transcribe a YouTube link like Scrib?
Not currently. YouTube-link transcription and a meeting bot are features Scrib offers that hearlog does not.
What does hearlog do that Scrib does not?
Uncapped free usage and offline-resilient recording that survives network drops, closed tabs and restarts and recovers automatically.
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