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Ok so I've been down this rabbit hole for years lol. I've tried many tools because I do tons of user interviews with messy background noise and specialized terms. Honestly, for your situation, I would suggest Otter.ai Business Subscription. It’s basically the gold standard for multi-speaker stuff. The way it handles speaker diarization (splitting up who is talking) is seriously impressive compared to the free stuff.

Another one that’s highkey worth the money is Rev.com AI Transcription Service. I think they actually have the best accuracy for technical jargon cuz their model is super robust. It’s kinda pricey if you do huge volumes, but it saves so much editing time. Plus, they both give you those clickable timestamps you're looking for... so useful for jumping back to the audio. Tbh, if you want the absolute cleanest text without lifting a finger, go with the paid version of Descript Creator Plan—the way you can edit the audio BY editing the text is lowkey magic. gl with your project!

In my experience, if youre worried about safety and data privacy while dealing with technical jargon, you should definitely look into specialized medical or legal transcription brands. Over the years, I've tried many tools, and I've found that generic free ones are a total nightmare for security. Honestly, I would suggest going with a tool from the [[Adobe]] ecosystem or maybe looking into [[Microsoft]]'s enterprise-level transcription features. They take data protection seriously, which is a big deal when you're handling sensitive interview audio.

I mean, I once used a random free tool and literally had to spend 4 hours fixing technical terms it completely butchered lol. It was sooo frustrating. So yeah, I highkey recommend sticking to established brands like [[Trint]] or even [[TranscribeMe]] if you want that extra layer of reliability. It might cost more, but it saves you from the constant editing and potential security leaks. Just get any pro plan from a reputable brand and youll be way safer! 👍

I would suggest looking into Rev or Sonix if you're dealing with technical jargon. I've found Rev's AI to be super solid with accents and background noise, and their timestamps are precise. Definitely beats manual work! 👍

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