Transcription Pricing
How Much Does Research Interview Transcription Cost per Audio Minute?
As of August 2026, research interview transcription starts at $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one interviews (about $119 per audio hour) and $2.69 per audio minute for focus groups with three or more speakers (about $161 per audio hour), delivered in 3–5 business days. Speaker identification, timestamps, and rush turnaround are priced as add-ons; HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification is included. No minimums, no hidden fees.
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Transcription Fee & Pricing
99%+ accuracy on every transcript. US-based transcriptionists, formatted for your research tools.
Focus groupsPlus
Recordings with three or more speakers, in English.
From
$2.69per audio minute
About $161 per audio hour. Only add-ons and rush change the rate.
Free account, no card. Login details arrive by email.
Everything in Standard, plus:
- Focus groups and group interviews
- Verbatim transcript: every speaker turn, including overlaps and crosstalk
- Rush turnaround available*
- Tailored project support
*Rush is an additional charge based on project size and current capacity.
InterviewsStandard
One-on-one interviews and single-speaker recordings, in English.
From
$1.99per audio minute
About $119 per audio hour. Only add-ons and rush change the rate.
No card required. Login details arrive by email.
- 99%+ accuracy by human transcriptionists
- HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification included, no charge
- Dedicated project manager
- Standard turnaround: 3–5 business days
- Speaker tracking and timestamps available as add-ons
- HIPAA & PHRP-trained, U.S.-based staff
- Encrypted upload and storage; BAAs in place with many universities
- Registered vendor: POs and line-item invoices
- All common audio and video formats
Focus groupsPlus
Recordings with three or more speakers, in English.
From
$2.69per audio minute
About $161 per audio hour. Only add-ons and rush change the rate.
Free account, no card. Login details arrive by email.
Everything in Standard, plus:
- Focus groups and group interviews
- Verbatim transcript: every speaker turn, including overlaps and crosstalk
- Rush turnaround available*
- Tailored project support
*Rush is an additional charge based on project size and current capacity.
MultilingualPremium
25 languages including Spanish, for multilingual studies and complex data capture.
Spanish from
$4.99per audio minute
Other languages quoted per project.
A project manager replies by email.
Everything in Plus, and:
- 25 languages with Spanish specialization
- Native-speaking transcribers and translators
- Dialect expertise across regions
- Experienced translators for IRB-reviewed studies
Transcription Rates at a Glance
| Service | Best for | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard — English | One-on-one interviews, single speakers | from $1.99 / audio minute |
| Plus — English | Focus groups, 3+ speakers | from $2.69 / audio minute |
| Multilingual & translation | Spanish and other-language studies — see translation services | Custom quote |
All rates include 99%+ accuracy, HIPAA-compliant file handling, HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification, and a dedicated project manager; speaker identification and timestamps are optional add-ons. No minimums, no hidden fees. Volume discounts available for multi-interview qualitative studies.
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Transcription Pricing FAQs
How much does transcription cost?
Standard transcription starts at $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one interviews. Plus transcription for group interviews and focus groups with 3+ speakers is $2.69 per audio minute. Grant-friendly pricing and volume discounts are available upon request.
Do you offer volume or bulk pricing?
Yes, we offer grant-friendly pricing and volume discounts for large research projects. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your team's needs.
What is included in the transcription price?
All transcription plans include research transcription with 99%+ accuracy, secure file handling with HIPAA compliance, HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification, and a dedicated project manager. Speaker identification and timestamps are optional add-ons priced with your quote. Rush and expedited turnaround is available at an additional charge based on project size and current capacity — contact us for a rush quote.
Is there a minimum order for transcription?
There is no minimum order requirement. Whether you have a single 10-minute interview or hundreds of hours of focus group recordings, we can accommodate your project at the same per-minute rate.
What are standard transcription rates?
Standard transcription rates are $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one English interviews, $2.69 per audio minute for group interviews and focus groups with 3+ speakers, and custom pricing for multilingual projects. Volume discounts and grant-friendly pricing are available upon request.
How much does research interview transcription cost per audio minute?
As of August 2026, research interview transcription at Landmark starts at $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one interviews (about $119 per audio hour) and $2.69 per audio minute for focus groups and recordings with three or more speakers (about $161 per audio hour), delivered in 3–5 business days. Those rates include 99%+ accuracy by human transcriptionists, HIPAA-compliant file handling, and HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification. Rush turnaround, speaker identification, and timestamps are priced as add-ons; there is no minimum order, and volume discounts and grant-friendly pricing are available for large studies.
Do you offer next-day or rush transcription?
Yes, we offer rush transcription with 24-48 hour turnaround and same-day delivery for urgent projects. Rush pricing is based on project size and current capacity. Contact us for a custom quote on expedited transcription services.
Is the rate lower if we send a Zoom or AI-generated transcript with the audio?
No. The rate is the same whether or not you already have an auto-generated transcript from Zoom, Teams, Otter, or another tool: from $1.99 per audio minute for one-on-one interviews and from $2.69 per audio minute for focus groups and recordings with three or more speakers. We transcribe from the recording rather than correcting the AI draft, because in our experience correcting one is slower and less reliable. You do not need to send the AI transcript.
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