--- description: Detailed reviews on Express Scribe based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Express Scribe with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Express Scribe Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Medical Transcription Software](/directory/823/medical-transcription/software) > [Express Scribe](/software/2044567/express-scribe) # Express Scribe Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2044567/express-scribe Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2044567/express-scribe?page=2) > Express Scribe is professional audio player software for PC or Mac designed to help transcribe audio recordings. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 52 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Express Scribe Express Scribe provides variable speed playback, supports audio and video playback plays most formats including encrypted dictation files and uses ‘hotkeys’ for mouse-free playback when transcribing directly into Word or other software. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 52 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: NCH Software - **Location**: Greenwood Village, US - **Founded**: 1993 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$70.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: lifetime License - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Abbreviation Detection - Access Controls/Permissions - Archiving & Retention - Audio File Management - Customizable Macros - Speech Recognition Software - Transaction History - Voice Capture - Voice Recognition ## Integrations (2 total) - Express Dictate - Microsoft Word ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Chat ## Category - [Medical Transcription Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/823/medical-transcription/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[ZyDoc](https://www.getapp.ca/software/114159/zydoc-transcription) — 4.8/5 (13 reviews) ## Reviews ### "ExpressScribe" — 5.0/5 > **Aya** | *September 9, 2021* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most is it's being user-friendly and the sound quality for the audio is very good. > > **Cons**: The least feature that I am not happy with about this software is there is no auto proofreading. > > For my overall experience with Express Scribe, it has been excellent and I highly recommend this product\! ----- ### "Easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Lauren** | *November 4, 2019* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It allows for some files to be split into channels with separate volume controls, and it's easy to use. > > **Cons**: I wish there were an easy way to label files as "complete". Check box or grayed out, etc. Otherwise, no issues\! > > I transcribe files for a contracting company. It works great with a foot pedal, and is easy to load files. ----- ### "Express Scribe Was Okay Until..." — 2.0/5 > **Bonnie** | *June 22, 2020* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: It was easy to implement. The software I use now makes Express Scribe totally obsolete. To use Express Scribe now would be like returning to the stone age of manual typewriters. > > **Cons**: Not at all user-friendly or feature-rich when compared to my present software. No control over hearing the speaker as tho naturally speaking if the speed of playback were hurried or lessened. > > It was great back in the day when it was the only game in town. ----- ### "It used to be the best but not reliable enough for me." — 5.0/5 > **Faith** | *August 15, 2024* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using it for about 20 years. I also use FTR and FTW. The audio sometimes is not as good as FTW but I would rate it a 7 out of 10. Staff is very helpful for any issues arising. > > **Cons**: Audio quality varies. Not as good as FTW. > > Easy to use. Been using it from day one, but audio has some issues compared to FTW so I use that more often. ----- ### "Escribe great for individual licensing for business is questionable" — 4.0/5 > **Jn** | *March 12, 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Escribe does what it should and is reasonable straight forward to install. I have supplier it to my customers and all the users are happy with the features and performance. If you are an individual user the product is great. For business see below. > > **Cons**: The License is tied to a single USER\!\! on one device. I am would OK with a license for a single PC license. However we have job sharing on our business PCs and a second user on the same PC requires another license. If you change users more than a very limited number of times the registration code gets blocked. I dont move from PC to PC only alternate users. Out of my 6 licenses 2 possible 3 are now blocked and it is a real pain. I give up on this product and will be purchasing a product that has a Device license. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2044567/express-scribe?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2044567/express-scribe) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data