Buzz Captions

️ 🖼Tool name:
Buzz Captions

🔖 Tool Category:
AI Transcription & Translation Tools - part of the AI Transcription & Translation Tools category.

️ ✏What does it do?
- Converts audio or video into highly accurate written text using artificial intelligence (AI).
- Supports more than 90 languages, with the ability to instantly translate transcripts after transcription.
- Allows you to export the results in different formats such as TXT, SRT, CSV, and VTT.
- Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems via the open source "Buzz Classic" version.
- The user can use the microphone for Live Transcription without the need to upload files.

⭐ What does it actually offer based on user experience?
- Relies on OpenAI's Whisper model to transcribe audio with excellent accuracy even in noise.
- Easy to use and offers relatively stable performance on modern devices.
- Users note that performance may slow down on long files or weak devices due to processor consumption.
- Supports a simple interface that allows for easy language and output control.

🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes - the tool automatically performs audio-to-text conversion, applies subtitles, and creates the output file without manual intervention, except for file or language selection.

💰 Pricing model:

🆓 Free plan:
- Available via the open source version "Buzz Classic" on GitHub.
- It can be downloaded and used for free on all three platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Basic features include: Full transcription and support for multiple languages.
- Does not require account registration or a permanent internet connection after installation.
- May lack live support or continuous updates compared to the commercial version.

Paid plans (if any): 💳
- No details of paid plans have been mentioned on the official website so far.
- Buzz Captions seems to be adopting a "completely free" model with the option to support developers or purchase future add-ons.
- Future versions (for businesses) are likely to be paid and contain features such as faster processing or cloud support.

Usability: 📏
- There is no credit system.
- Each download is based on the local machine's processing power.

Official links: 🔗
- Official website: https://buzzcaptions.com
- Download the free version: https://buzzcaptions.com/download
- Open source page on GitHub: https://github.com/chidiwilliams/buzz