Version |work| | Express Scribe Unlicensed Basic Free

| Software | Free Tier | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 100% free (web-based) | No installation, browser-based, but no foot pedal support. | | InqScribe | Free trial (watermarked) | Mac users needing non-linear indexing. | | Transcribe! (by Wreally) | Free limited trial | AI-assisted transcription, but subscription required. | | Express Scribe (Free) | Permanent free tier | Foot pedal users, speed control, offline. |

“You can’t use a foot pedal with Basic.” Fact: False. Pedal support is fully enabled in Basic. express scribe unlicensed basic free version