Best AI Transcription for Multiple Languages
Multilingual transcription is more than just supporting a list of languages. Quality varies dramatically between languages, accent handling within a language matters, and translation features add another layer of complexity. We tested each tool across English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Mandarin to evaluate real-world multilingual performance.
Rev
From $0.25/minRev supports 36 languages with AI transcription and offers human transcription in additional languages. Accuracy in non-English languages is the highest of any tool we tested, especially for European languages. The human verification option is particularly valuable for multilingual content where AI accuracy drops. No built-in translation, but the transcript quality makes third-party translation more reliable.
Otter
From $17/moOtter primarily focuses on English but has expanded language support significantly. For multilingual teams that primarily speak English with occasional other languages, Otter handles accented English better than most competitors. Recent updates added support for Spanish, French, and German transcription. The language detection is automatic, though accuracy is notably lower outside English.
Fireflies
From $18/moFireflies supports over 60 languages and includes built-in translation features. You can transcribe a meeting in one language and generate summaries in another. The language coverage is the broadest of any tool, though accuracy varies significantly. For teams conducting international meetings, the translation layer adds genuine value that competitors lack.