# 3Play Media vs Happy Scribe

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Happy Scribe

| Attribute | 3Play Media | Happy Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.9 (56% (medium)) | 72.4 (74% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform for video accessibility and localization that automates closed captioning, transcription, audio description, and multi-language subtitles. Uses AI processing paired with human expert review to ensure accuracy while maintaining speed and affordability for media companies, educators, and enterprises. It is indexed under Transcription.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"What is 3Play Media?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"3Play Media is sold across 3 plans: Express, Pro and Enterprise. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"How much does 3Play Media cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to 3Play Media. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"What platforms does 3Play Media support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for 3Play Media, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"Can 3Play Media be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for 3Play Media, including AWS, Box, Brightcove, Kaltura, Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube and AIM (Accessible Information Management). This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"What does 3Play Media integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for 3Play Media. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as 3Play Media not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/blog/cvaa-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does 3Play Media have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"3Play Media is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and Canada. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"Where is 3Play Media available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Platform that transcribes audio and video content into text, automatically detects multiple speakers, generates subtitles in 80+ languages, and provides AI-powered meeting summaries. Integrates with major video conferencing platforms, calendar services, cloud storage, and automation tools. It is indexed under Transcription.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"What is Happy Scribe?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Happy Scribe offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £8.50 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"Is Happy Scribe free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Happy Scribe supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Happy Scribe support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Happy Scribe, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"Can Happy Scribe be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for Happy Scribe, including Claude, ChatGPT, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Vimeo and Wistia, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"What does Happy Scribe integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Happy Scribe. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Happy Scribe not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Happy Scribe have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Happy Scribe is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","question":"Where is Happy Scribe available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based platform for video accessibility and localization that automates closed captioning, transcription, audio description, and multi-language subtitles. Uses AI processing paired with human expert review to ensure accuracy while maintaining speed and affordability for media companies, educators, and enterprises. | Converts audio and video recordings into written text transcripts and meeting notes in over 150 languages, with optional human verification for enhanced accuracy. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"pay_as_you_go_per_minute","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","srt_vtt_subtitle_export_formatting":true,"ai_automated_speech_recognition_asr":true,"human_in_loop_expert_review_available":true,"custom_vocabulary_and_industry_dictionary":true,"interactive_text_to_audio_playback_editor":true,"ai_auto_translation_for_multi_language_tracks":true,"automated_language_translation_from_transcript":true,"human_in_the_loop_premium_proofreading_service_tier":true,"fcc_ada_broadcast_compliance_closed_captioning_srt_vtt":true}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","srt_vtt_subtitle_export_formatting":true,"adobe_premiere_final_cut_xml_export":true,"ai_automated_speech_recognition_asr":true,"human_in_loop_expert_review_available":true,"zoom_google_meet_teams_live_captioning":true,"speaker_diarization_and_voice_separation":true,"custom_vocabulary_and_industry_dictionary":true,"interactive_text_to_audio_playback_editor":false,"automated_language_translation_from_transcript":true}` |
| integrations.count | 40 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Brightcove"},{"name":"Kaltura"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Wistia"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"AIM (Accessible Information Management)","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Accessible Information Management (AIM)","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Wistia"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Outlook Calendar"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"REST API"},{"name":"MCP Server"},{"name":"Outlook","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"API","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Express","summary":"Custom per-minute rate","features":["Captions","Audio description","Transcription"],"description":"One-time project orders without recurring commitment","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Custom per-minute rate, 10 hours/year","features":["Standard integrations","AI + expert review (default)","Flexible upgrade options"],"description":"Essential video accessibility tools for occasional projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"video_hours":"10/year"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom per-minute rate with volume discounts, unlimited content","features":["40+ integrations","API/custom workflows","Dedicated customer success manager","Full range of AI-only to premium human solutions","Dubbing, subtitling, localization"],"description":"Comprehensive suite for consistent, large-scale video projects","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"video_hours":"unlimited/year"}}],"summary":"Usage-based pricing per minute of video; rates personalized by service type, language, turnaround speed, and AI/human blend; annual payment available","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-06T10:52:03.376Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free tier with 10-minute AI trial","features":["Unlimited meeting recordings","10-minute AI transcription trial","Analyze 3 files/month with AI Chat","AI speech-to-text in 60+ languages","Automatic speaker detection","Record meetings on Google Meet, Zoom, Teams","Export files in TXT, SRT (watermarked)","Integrations with YouTube, Vimeo, Drive, Box, Dropbox"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"trial_minutes":"10","files_analysis":"3/month","meeting_recordings":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"£8.50/month for 120 minutes","features":["120 minutes of AI Transcription, Subtitling, and Translation per month","Additional credits at £0.20/min","Analyze 10 files/month with AI Chat","Remove watermark from video exports","AI speech-to-text for 150+ languages","AI translation","AI meeting summaries and notes","Export in TXT, SRT, PDF, DOCX"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"transcription_minutes":"120/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£19/month for 600 minutes","features":["600 minutes of AI Transcription, Subtitling, and Translation per month","Additional seats at £29/month","Customize Notetaker branding","Custom summary templates","Advanced AI models access (ChatGPT, Claude, Mistral, GLM)","Export subtitles in VTT, STL, XML, FCPXML, EDL and more","Collaborative real-time editing","Desktop app (Mac & Windows)","Mobile app (iOS & Android)","API access","Zapier integration"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For professionals and small teams with medium-sized production needs","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"transcription_minutes":"600/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"£59/month for 6,000 minutes","features":["6,000 minutes of AI Transcription, Subtitling, and Translation per month","Additional seats at £19/month","5% off human proofreading","Manage workspace roles and permissions","Create unlimited Style guides and Glossaries","Priority support","Dedicated account manager","Usage analytics report","SSO/SAML"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For teams and agencies with larger production needs","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"transcription_minutes":"6000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales","features":["Everything in Business plan","Premium customer support","Dedicated account manager","Custom terms and SLAs"],"contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Human-made Transcription & Translation","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":1.5,"currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Additional Transcription Credits","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.2,"currency":"GBP"}]}],"summary":"From £8.50/month. Free tier available with 10-minute trial.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.happyscribe.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T21:51:34.980Z","startingPrice":{"amount":8.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":8.5,"currency":"GBP"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"},{"name":"TPN Gold Shield","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.3playmedia.com/security/ | - |

## Capabilities (Transcription)

| Capability | 3Play Media | Happy Scribe |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| AI automated speech recognition asr | ✓ | ✓ |
| Human in loop expert review available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speaker diarization and voice separation | - | ✓ |
| Interactive text to audio playback editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom vocabulary and industry dictionary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated language translation from transcript | ✓ | ✓ |
| Srt vtt subtitle export formatting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zoom google meet teams live captioning | - | ✓ |
| Adobe premiere final cut xml export | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pricing model | Pay as you go per minute | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:16:27.409Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*