What are the Top Transcription Companies in the United States 2026-2027?
Services converting audio and video into accurate text. Compare verified providers in the United States, see typical 2026-2027 pricing and use our checklist to pick the right partner.
Companies based in the United States only: established translation and localization firms based in the United States selected by the iCreativez research team. Shortlist drawn from verified Translation & Language Services providers. International providers are shown separately below and are not counted as local.
Companies based in the United States
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TransPerfect
New York, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Lionbridge
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
- 3
LanguageLine Solutions
Monterey, California, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Welocalize
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
International firms to consider for the United States
Headquartered outside the United States or working remotely, so not counted in the local list above. Some work with clients in the United States through regional offices, partners or remote teams; check coverage before you shortlist.
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RWS
Headquarters: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Why listed: Established Translation & Language Services firm operating internationally.
About Transcription providers
Services converting audio and video into accurate text.
Translation and language companies make content, documents and conversations work across languages. Native linguists, subject expertise and quality checks are what to look for.
In the United States, Transcription Companies are concentrated around New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and Miami. Local rates sit at the upper end of the global ranges, so many buyers in the United States pair a local lead with nearshore or offshore delivery to manage cost. For regulated services, always confirm the provider is licensed to operate in the United States.
How to choose the best Transcription Companies in 2026-2027
- Ask about accuracy rates and turnaround.
- Ask for native-speaker linguists with subject expertise.
- Check quality process: translation, editing and proofreading.
- Ask about certified translation if documents are official.
What does it cost?
Translation typically costs $0.08-$0.30 per word by language pair and specialism; interpreters often charge $50-$150 per hour or day rates.
Before you sign
Ask for a written proposal with scope, milestones, team members and exit terms, and speak to at least one current client of each shortlisted provider.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top Transcription Companies in 2026-2027?
Our 2026-2027 shortlist of Transcription Companies includes verified providers such as TransPerfect, RWS, Lionbridge. Use the country selector to see only firms based in your country.
What do Transcription Companies do?
Services converting audio and video into accurate text. Translation and language companies make content, documents and conversations work across languages.
How much do Transcription services cost in 2026-2027?
Translation typically costs $0.08-$0.30 per word by language pair and specialism; interpreters often charge $50-$150 per hour or day rates. Prices vary by scope, seniority and location, so ask at least three providers for written proposals.
How do I choose the right Transcription Company?
Ask about accuracy rates and turnaround. Ask for native-speaker linguists with subject expertise. Check quality process: translation, editing and proofreading.
How were these Transcription Companies selected?
The worldwide view lists Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with working websites, ordered by verified client reviews as of November 2026) and established industry leaders. When you choose a country, the main list shows only companies based in that country or with an office there: Clutch-verified firms with a local office, plus established local firms selected by the iCreativez research team. International firms are shown in a separate, labelled section. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Because Transcription is a specialist niche, the shortlist is drawn from verified Translation & Language Services providers.
How this list is compiled
Worldwide view: Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with a working website, ordered by their number of verified client reviews) followed by established industry leaders. Country view: the main list is strictly local. It shows only Clutch-verified firms with an office in the selected country and established firms based in that country that the iCreativez research team selected for their scale and track record. Large international firms and remote teams that serve the country appear in a separate, labelled section and are never counted as local. Where we have not yet verified enough local firms, the page says so instead of padding the list. Minimum project size, hourly rates and team size are as published by each company in November 2026. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Shortlist drawn from verified Translation & Language Services providers. Providers can request a review via our contact page.