How much does LectureScribe cost? Student pricing explained
Quick Answer:
LectureScribe offers a generous free tier with no credit card required—multiple hours of transcription, unlimited flashcards, and OCR. Student plan is $9.99/month (50% off with .edu email). Many students prefer our weekly plans for flexibility—pay weekly, cancel anytime.
LectureScribe Pricing Overview
We believe every student deserves access to powerful study tools—that's why we offer one of the most generous free tiers in the industry.
Free Forever Plan
Perfect for most students, includes:
- Multiple hours of transcription per month (generous monthly limits)
- Unlimited flashcard generation
- Unlimited quiz creation
- Handwriting OCR for converting notes to digital text
- Basic folder organization
- Markdown export
- Mobile app access
- Search functionality across all notes
Cost: $0/month forever
No credit card required to start
Student Plan - $9.99/month
For power users who need more:
- Unlimited transcription (no monthly limits)
- Priority processing (2x faster than free tier)
- Advanced OCR with higher accuracy
- Team collaboration (share notes with study groups)
- Custom folder structures
- Export to Anki, Quizlet, Notion, etc.
- Batch uploads (process multiple files at once)
- Email support (24-hour response time)
- Activity analytics (track your study patterns)
Regular price: $19.99/month
Student price: $9.99/month (50% off with .edu email)
How to Get .edu Discount
- Sign up with your university email address (ends in .edu)
- We'll automatically verify your student status
- Get 50% off automatically applied at checkout
- Discount renews as long as you have an active .edu email
Works for:
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- PhD candidates
- Faculty and staff (with .edu email)
Which Plan Should I Choose?
Choose Free Plan If:
- You have 3-4 classes per semester
- You record 1-2 lectures per week
- You're trying LectureScribe for the first time
- You're on a tight budget
95% of students find the free tier sufficient for their needs.
Choose Student Plan If:
- You're taking 5+ classes with heavy lecture loads
- You record every lecture (10+ hours/week)
- You need team collaboration for group projects
- You want priority processing during finals week
- You're in medical school, law school, or other intensive programs
No Hidden Fees
LectureScribe pricing is transparent:
- ✓ No per-minute transcription charges
- ✓ No extra fees for OCR
- ✓ No credit card required for free tier
- ✓ Cancel anytime (no contracts)
- ✓ No surprise charges
- ✓ All features listed upfront
Real Student ROI
Students who use LectureScribe save an average of:
- 15 hours per month not manually creating flashcards
- $200 per semester on tutoring (complete lecture notes = better understanding)
- Countless hours searching through handwritten notes
At $9.99/month for unlimited access, the Student Plan pays for itself if it saves you just 30 minutes of tutoring time.
Payment Methods
We accept:
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Debit cards
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Refund Policy
Not satisfied? We offer:
- 7-day money-back guarantee on first payment
- Prorated refunds if you cancel mid-month
- No questions asked cancellation process
University-Specific Pricing Guides
See what students at your university typically choose:
- MIT students: Free vs Paid comparison
- Harvard: Best plan for pre-med students
- Stanford CS majors: Which plan to choose
Special Discounts & Promotions
Semester-Long Subscription
Pay for 4 months upfront, get 5th month free:
- Regular: $49.95 (5 months × $9.99)
- Semester deal: $39.96 (4 months × $9.99, 5th free)
- Save $9.99 per semester
Annual Subscription
Best value for year-round students:
- Regular: $119.88 ($9.99 × 12 months)
- Annual price: $99.99 ($8.33/month)
- Save $19.89 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a credit card for the free plan?
No. Sign up with just your email—no payment method required.
What happens if I go over the free tier limits?
We'll notify you when you're approaching your limit. You can either:
- Wait until next month (limits reset monthly)
- Upgrade to Student Plan for unlimited access
- Continue using flashcards and other unlimited features
Can I switch plans anytime?
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade instantly. If you downgrade, you'll get a prorated refund for unused time.
Is the student discount renewable?
Yes, as long as you maintain an active .edu email address. Most universities let you keep your email for years after graduation.
Start Free, Upgrade When Ready
We recommend starting with the free plan. You can always upgrade later if you need more transcription hours or premium features.
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How to transcribe lecture recordings automatically with AI
Upload your lecture recording (MP3, WAV, M4A) to LectureScribe and get 98% accurate transcripts in under 5 minutes. Works with any audio format, handles professor accents, and captures technical terminology perfectly. Free to start—no credit card required.
How to create flashcards from lecture notes in seconds
Upload your lecture notes, recording, or handwritten notes to LectureScribe and click 'Create Flashcards'. Our AI automatically identifies key concepts, definitions, and formulas to generate study flashcards in seconds. Export to Anki or study directly in the app.
How to convert handwritten notes to digital text with OCR
Take clear photos of your handwritten notes with your phone and upload to LectureScribe. Our OCR technology recognizes handwriting (including cursive), mathematical equations, diagrams, and technical symbols with 98% accuracy. Export as editable text, markdown, or PDF.