Vid Hub vs Happy Scribe
Happy Scribe runs transcription, subtitling, and translation off one shared minute pool. That is simple until translation volume grows, because every translated minute also cost a transcription minute: a 10-minute video transcribed then translated consumes about 20 pool minutes. Vid Hub's plan minutes are translation minutes, starting at $5/month.
What each tool is
Happy Scribe is a transcription and subtitling platform. Upload audio or video, get a transcript, turn it into subtitles, machine-translate them, and export SRT, VTT, TXT, DOCX, or an MP4 with burned-in subtitles. Human proofreading is available as a paid add-on. Happy Scribe is a European company, GDPR and SOC 2 compliant.
Vid Hub is a subtitle translator. Upload a video, pick from 45+ languages, and get the video back with translated subtitles burned in, plus SRT and TXT files for the original language and the translation. The original audio is always kept. There is no editor, no timeline, and no dubbing.
Pricing and translation limits
| Happy Scribe Basic | $17/month ($8.50 billed annually). 120 minutes a month, shared across transcription, subtitling, and translation. |
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| Happy Scribe Pro | $29/month ($19 billed annually). 600 minutes a month, 3 seats. |
| Happy Scribe free | $0. A 10-minute total trial of transcription, subtitling, and translation. Watermarked MP4 exports. |
| Vid Hub Creator | $5/month. About 20 minutes of video per month. |
| Vid Hub Pro | $12/month. About 100 minutes of video per month, plus subtitle editing and trim. |
| Vid Hub Studio | $20/month. About 300 minutes of video per month. |
| Vid Hub free package | 1 video · up to 10 minutes · 100 MB · one target language · 3 days · no card. |
Happy Scribe figures verified 2026-09-22 on happyscribe.com/pricing. Top-ups cost $0.20 per minute when the pool runs out.
When Happy Scribe fits
- You want a human proofreading add-on for accuracy-critical content (about $2/minute)
- You need the widest language coverage here: 150+ for transcription, 80+ for translation (Happy Scribe's figures)
- You prefer a European vendor with GDPR and SOC 2 compliance stated on the pricing page
- Your team needs 3 to 5 seats on one plan
When Vid Hub fits
- You need translated subtitles with the original audio left in place
- You want burned-in MP4 plus SRT and TXT
- You want a subtitle translator, not a full creative editor
Vid Hub free package
1 video · up to 10 minutes · 100 MB · one target language · 3 days · no card
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Questions buyers ask
How does Happy Scribe's minute pool work?
One pool covers transcription, subtitling, and translation together. Translating a transcribed video spends minutes twice: once to transcribe, once to translate. Top-ups cost $0.20 per minute.
Does Happy Scribe offer human proofreading?
Yes, as a paid add-on at about $2 per minute, per happyscribe.com/pricing.
Can I try Vid Hub free?
No. The free package needs no card: 1 video · up to 10 minutes · 100 MB · one target language · 3 days · no card.
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