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# Compare The FTW Transcriber vs Express Scribe

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> Detailed comparison between The FTW Transcriber and Express Scribe. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | The FTW Transcriber | Express Scribe |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 93 | 52 |
| **Starting Price** | US$10.00 | US$70.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Chat |
| **Training** | Not Offered | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### The FTW Transcriber

On-premise transcription solution that offers individuals, doctors and medical practitioners to transcribe patient notes, adds timestamps automatically and provide enhanced audio recording.

### Express Scribe

Any Individual or Business, whatever the size maybe, that needs to transcribe audio recordings.

## Key features

### The FTW Transcriber

- Archiving & Retention
- Audio File Management
- Computer Assisted Coding
- Customisable Macros
- For Manual Transcription
- Natural Language Processing
- Playback Controls
- Timecoding
- Transaction History
- Voice Capture

### Express Scribe

- Abbreviation Detection
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Audio File Management
- Customisable Macros
- Speech Recognition
- Transaction History
- Voice Capture
- Voice Recognition

## Links

- [View The FTW Transcriber Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/102854/the-ftw-transcriber)
- [View Express Scribe Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/190970/express-scribe)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/102854/190970/the-ftw-transcriber/vs/express-scribe)

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