About Simon Says
An AI-powered platform for transcribing, subtitling, and translating audio and video content. It supports over 100 languages and integrates with professional video editing software like Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and DaVinci Resolve.
Simon Says is an AI-powered service designed for video professionals, journalists, and content creators who need fast and accurate transcription, translation, and subtitling. The platform supports over 100 languages and provides a suite of tools to streamline post-production workflows. Key features include a synchronized video-transcript editor, automatic speaker identification, and a visual subtitle editor. It integrates directly with major video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. Simon Says offers both a cloud-based platform and a secure on-premise application for Mac and PC, catering to users with strict data privacy needs. Pricing is flexible, with pay-as-you-go options and monthly or annual subscriptions that include transcription credits at a reduced rate. A free trial with credit is available for new users.
Pros & Cons
- Supports transcription and translation for over 100 languages.
- Offers direct integrations with major professional video editing software.
- Provides a secure on-premise version for users with high data security requirements.
- Features a collaborative, text-based video assembly editor to create rough cuts.
- Flexible pricing with both pay-as-you-go and subscription models.
- The on-premise version does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing can be expensive for users with high volumes of content.
- The user interface can be complex for beginners due to the number of professional features.
Features
Key features
Automatically transcribes audio and video files in over 100 languages with high accuracy.
A synchronized editor that allows users to edit, annotate, and bookmark transcripts while viewing the corresponding video.
Translates transcripts and subtitles into over 100 languages for international distribution.
A tool to preview, edit, and format captions and subtitles directly on the video.
Automatically identifies and separates different speakers within the transcript.
Offers direct integrations and extensions for Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer.
Create rough cuts and paper edits by highlighting soundbites in the transcript and arranging them in order.
Additional features
Provides a secure, offline version of the software for Mac and PC for users with high security requirements (SOC2, TPN, HIPAA).
Option to permanently embed subtitles and timecodes into the video file.
Users can add specific names and nomenclature to improve transcription accuracy for their content.
Allows teams to share projects, add comments, and collaborate on transcripts.
Supports exporting to various formats including Microsoft Word, SRT, and formats specific to video editing applications.
An iPhone app is available to record and transcribe audio on the go.
Pricing
Monthly plans
- Advanced transcription AI
- Translate to 100+ languages
- World-class Transcript Editor
- Export to video editing apps, Word, & more
- Visual Subtitle Editor
- Assembly mode
- Custom dictionary
Includes 2 hours of credit per month. Billed annually at $15/month.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Starter
- Team features
- Unlimited guest invites
- Priority Support
Includes 4 hours of credit per month. Billed annually at $33/month.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited collaborators
Includes 12 hours of credit per month. Billed annually at $83/month.
Source: vendor pricing page →Annual plans
- Advanced transcription AI
- Translate to 100+ languages
- World-class Transcript Editor
- Export to video editing apps, Word, & more
- Visual Subtitle Editor
- Assembly mode
- Custom dictionary
Equivalent to $15/month. Includes 24 hours of credit per year.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Starter
- Team features
- Unlimited guest invites
- Priority Support
Equivalent to $33/month. Includes 48 hours of credit per year.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited collaborators
Equivalent to $83/month. Includes 144 hours of credit per year.
Source: vendor pricing page →One-time purchase
- Advanced transcription AI
- Translate to 100+ languages
- World-class Transcript Editor
- Export to video editing apps, Word, & more
- Visual Subtitle Editor
Price is per minute of file duration. Equivalent to $15/hour.
Source: vendor pricing page →Countries & Languages
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About Simon Says
An AI-powered platform for transcribing, subtitling, and translating audio and video content. It supports over 100 languages and integrates with professional video editing software like Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and DaVinci Resolve.
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Simon Says's In-App Market Place
Does Simon Says have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
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Pricing Options
Plans
Monthly plans
- Advanced transcription AI
- Translate to 100+ languages
- World-class Transcript Editor
- Export to video editing apps, Word, & more
- Visual Subtitle Editor
- Assembly mode
- Custom dictionary
Includes 2 hours of credit per month. Billed annually at $15/month.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Starter
- Team features
- Unlimited guest invites
- Priority Support
Includes 4 hours of credit per month. Billed annually at $33/month.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited collaborators
Includes 12 hours of credit per month. Billed annually at $83/month.
Source: vendor pricing page →Annual plans
- Advanced transcription AI
- Translate to 100+ languages
- World-class Transcript Editor
- Export to video editing apps, Word, & more
- Visual Subtitle Editor
- Assembly mode
- Custom dictionary
Equivalent to $15/month. Includes 24 hours of credit per year.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Starter
- Team features
- Unlimited guest invites
- Priority Support
Equivalent to $33/month. Includes 48 hours of credit per year.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited collaborators
Equivalent to $83/month. Includes 144 hours of credit per year.
Source: vendor pricing page →One-time purchase
- Advanced transcription AI
- Translate to 100+ languages
- World-class Transcript Editor
- Export to video editing apps, Word, & more
- Visual Subtitle Editor
Price is per minute of file duration. Equivalent to $15/hour.
Source: vendor pricing page →Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Supports transcription and translation for over 100 languages.
- Offers direct integrations with major professional video editing software.
- Provides a secure on-premise version for users with high data security requirements.
- Features a collaborative, text-based video assembly editor to create rough cuts.
- Flexible pricing with both pay-as-you-go and subscription models.
- The on-premise version does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing can be expensive for users with high volumes of content.
- The user interface can be complex for beginners due to the number of professional features.
Simon Says's Support Options
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