HappyScribe for Researchers

HappyScribe provides both AI and human transcription for research interviews and expert calls. Human transcripts are delivered within 24 hours, proofread and ready for qualitative coding. AI transcription is available instantly.

Used by research teams at Sterling Associates and 41,000+ organizations

"From one file to full adoption — HappyScribe streamlined our entire transcription workflow."

Sterling Associates · Research & Expert Network
How it works

Upload interviews, get structured transcripts

Upload audio or video in any format. Choose AI transcription (delivered in minutes) or human transcription (delivered within 24 hours, 100% proofread). All transcripts include speaker labels, timestamps, and are formatted for qualitative research tools.

Multilingual research

60+ languages with consistent quality

Running multi-market studies doesn’t mean juggling multiple vendors. HappyScribe covers 60+ languages with both AI and human transcription. A dedicated project manager coordinates quality and turnaround across all language pairs.

AI-assisted analysis

Search across your transcript library with Ask AI

Ask AI lets you query all your transcripts with natural-language questions. Find recurring themes, compare responses across interviews, and surface specific quotes — without manually re-reading every file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do market researchers transcribe expert interviews?

HappyScribe offers both AI transcription (delivered in minutes) and human transcription (delivered within 24 hours, 100% proofread). Both options include speaker identification and timestamps, formatted for qualitative coding tools used in market research.

What is the turnaround time for human transcription of research interviews?

Human transcription on HappyScribe is delivered within 24 hours. Transcripts are proofread by professional linguists and include speaker labels and timestamps. A dedicated project manager is available for large-volume research projects.

Can HappyScribe handle multilingual research studies?

Yes. HappyScribe supports transcription in 60+ languages with both AI and human options. A dedicated project manager coordinates quality and turnaround across all language pairs, so multi-market research studies can be managed from a single platform.

How does Ask AI help with qualitative research analysis?

Ask AI lets researchers query their entire transcript library using natural-language questions. It surfaces relevant passages with timestamps, helping identify recurring themes and compare responses across interviews without manually re-reading each transcript.

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