SpiikWhy Spiik comes out ahead
Half the price of HappyScribe's cheapest paid plan
HappyScribe Basic is $8.50 a month billed yearly, or $102 a year, and Pro is $228 a year. Spiik Pro is $49.99 a year or $9.99 a month, with every AI tool included.
No meter on the files you bring in
HappyScribe's plans count uploaded files against a yearly allowance: 1,440 minutes on Basic, which is about two hours a month. Spiik Pro transcribes imported audio and video with no monthly cap. Import from Files or Photos, paste a YouTube link, or share straight from Voice Memos and WhatsApp.
I am impressed with capabilities to upload and transcribe my external recording with ease.MoDaniels82!, App Store review
More to do with every recording
HappyScribe Basic allows AI chat on 10 files a month. Spiik lets you ask any recording questions, and turns it into structured notes, a summary, a quiz, flashcards or a mind map. That makes one app useful for lectures and study as well as meetings.
Made for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Spiik keeps recording on the Lock Screen, with the timer and controls in the Dynamic Island. On a Mac it records your microphone and system audio together, and with Apple silicon it can transcribe offline with no length limit. Your subscription carries across devices with your Apple ID, with no separate account to manage.
When HappyScribe could make sense
HappyScribe can make sense if you need subtitles for professional video, human-proofread transcripts, or a bot that joins your Zoom, Meet and Teams calls. It also suits teams that edit transcripts together in a browser, people on Android, and anyone who needs one of its more than 150 languages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spiik cheaper than HappyScribe?
Yes. Spiik Pro is $49.99 a year or $9.99 a month. HappyScribe Basic is $102 a year ($8.50 a month billed yearly) or $17 a month, and Pro is $228 a year or $29 a month.
Does HappyScribe have an iPhone app?
Yes. HappyScribe: AI Notetaker came to the App Store in May 2026 and records in-person conversations. Spiik has been on iPhone, iPad and Mac for longer and adds quizzes, flashcards, mind maps and a native Mac app.
Can Spiik make subtitles like HappyScribe?
Yes. Spiik exports SRT and VTT subtitle files from any transcript. HappyScribe adds a subtitle editor, video with burned-in subtitles and human-made subtitles, which suit professional video work.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on November 11, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.