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Rev

AI and human transcription, captions and subtitles with 99%+ human accuracy and legal workflows.

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What it does

Rev is an investigative intelligence and transcription platform. Users provide audio recordings, videos, case photos, and discovery files to receive transcripts, captions, subtitles, and document drafts. It is built for legal and investigative professionals as well as newsrooms, researchers, and video teams.

Read more: 6 features and how people use themShow less
  1. Rev: Human transcription

    Human transcription

    Transcribes audio and video recordings through human professionals with high accuracy delivered in twelve hours or less.

    Use caseA legal professional orders verified text versions of client intake recordings before preparing a case.

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  2. Rev: Multi file evidence analysis

    Multi file evidence analysis

    Analyzes multiple case files simultaneously and supplies citations across the material.

    Use caseA criminal prosecutor searches through evidence backlogs to uncover key details across several files.

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  3. Rev: Document editor

    Document editor

    Drafts and edits case documents, then exports finished files to Word or PDF formats.

    Use caseA civil litigation attorney drafts case documentation and exports the finished document to PDF.

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  4. Rev: Image analysis

    Image analysis

    Searches case photography to locate individuals and visual details.

    Use caseA defense lawyer searches through case photos to identify a specific person.

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  5. Rev: Speech to text API

    Speech to text API

    Enables developers to integrate speech to text transcription directly into their custom software applications.

    Use caseA software developer connects speech to text capabilities into an internal application using developer documentation.

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  6. Rev: Mobile app

    Mobile app

    Records audio interviews directly in the field and provides on site analysis.

    Use caseA law enforcement officer conducts and analyzes witness interviews while working out of the office.

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Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
FreeFree$0per seat45 AI min/month, English only
Essentials$29.99$25.49per seat5,000 AI min/user/month, English & Spanish, 10% off human
Pro$59.99$47.99per seat10,000 AI min/user/month, 37+ languages, Clio integration, 15% off human
UnlimitedNot listedNot listedper seatcontact sales
Human transcription$1.99Not listedper audio minute99%+ accuracy, 12 hrs or less

From Rev's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

Unused credits roll over
No
What Rev saysany unused minutes on your current cycle don't carry over Source page
Trains on your data
Opt out
What Rev saysthe option to opt out of ASR training — those are Enterprise/Unlimited only. Source page
Export your data
Yes (Word or PDF; bulk download)
What Rev saysDraft and edit case documents, export to Word or PDF Source page
HIPAA
Yes (Enterprise/Unlimited plan)
What Rev saysEnterprise/Unlimited is the only tier with HIPAA or CJIS compliance. Source page
SOC 2
Yes
What Rev saysEvery plan includes Meeting Hub and AI Notetaker, glossary terms, the transcript and caption editors, bulk download, ZIP upload, Google Drive and video platform integrations, email support, and GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance. Source page
GDPR
Yes
What Rev saysEvery plan includes Meeting Hub and AI Notetaker, glossary terms, the transcript and caption editors, bulk download, ZIP upload, Google Drive and video platform integrations, email support, and GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance. Source page
Support
Email, live chat, help center/FAQ, dedicated account manager (Enterprise only); no inbound phone support
What Rev saysRev does not currently offer inbound phone support on any plan. See our Chat with Support article for how to reach us. Source page

Only what Rev's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Getting started with Rev

  1. Speak to a team member to qualify and create an account enabled to access Rev's Legal Transcription services.
  2. Log in to land on your workspace dashboard to view and manage your files and folders.
  3. Generate your Client API Key by clicking START BUILDING in the API documentation and filling out the modal.
  4. Select Regenerate next to the V1 API User Key in your account settings and confirm to create your User API key.
  5. Click the Order Legal Transcript button located at the top of the page to start a new project from your workspace dashboard.

Tips

  • Copy and paste your User API key to a secure location immediately because it cannot be viewed again or retrieved once the window is closed.
  • Turn on Two factor authentication (2FA) for an optional extra layer of protection for your account.
  • Use the left sidebar in your workspace to access organizational tools for managing your projects efficiently.

Written from Rev's own help pages: support.rev.com/hc/en-us/articles/26373898007... · support.rev.com/hc/en-us/articles/36257426483... · support.rev.com/hc/en-us/articles/29895151432...

What the free plan includes

45 AI minutes/month, 1 user, English only

Questions people ask about Rev

How much does Rev cost?

Paid plans start at $1.99 a month (Human transcription). 5 plans are listed above, from Rev's own pricing page.

Is Rev free?

Yes, there is a free plan: 45 AI minutes/month, 1 user, English only.

Do unused Rev credits roll over?

No, unused credits do not carry over to the next month. Source

Does Rev train its AI on my data?

It can, but you can opt out. Source

Is Rev HIPAA compliant?

Yes (Enterprise/Unlimited plan) Source

Does Rev have an API?

Yes.

What is included in Rev's Free subscription plan?

Free includes 45 AI minutes per user per month, 1 seat, one workspace, English only transcription and captions, multi file analysis up to 5 files, and up to 5 shared uses of AI Assistant and Prompts per month. Source

Which subscription plans include HIPAA compliance?

HIPAA compliance is available exclusively on the Enterprise/Unlimited tier. Source

Does Rev offer inbound phone support?

No, Rev does not offer inbound phone support on any plan. Source

What happens to unused minutes when switching billing frequency?

Switching billing frequency takes effect immediately, and any unused minutes on your current cycle do not carry over. Source

Works with

Integrations
Google Drive, Clio, SmartDepo
Languages
English, Spanish, and 17 languages for Global Subtitles (all languages on Pro/Enterprise)

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