Machine Learning · head to head
KNIME vs Rev
KNIME
Machine Learning
Open source data analytics and integration platform
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Rev
AI
Human and AI transcription, captions and subtitles priced per minute
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Each has a real cost: KNIME the free Analytics Platform runs locally only, so anything shared or scheduled requires a paid Hub; Rev human transcription at 1.99 US dollars a minute means roughly 120 dollars an hour of audio, so a long-form interview series costs more in transcription than most teams assume before they run the arithmetic.
- They diverge on capability: KNIME covers Visual workflows, Rev covers Human transcription.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which KNIME and Rev actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in KNIME
- Visual workflows
- Data preprocessing
- Machine learning
- Visualization
- Reporting
- Python
- R
- Spark
Only in Rev
- Human transcription
- AI transcription
- Captions and subtitles
- Legal transcripts
- File analysis
- Clio integration
- Rev API
- Speaker identification
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
KNIME
- Data science and machine learning workflowsnot Rev
- ETL and data pipeline automationnot Rev
- Predictive analytics and modelingnot Rev
Rev
- A law firm that needs a deposition transcript in a court-acceptable page format with a fixed turnaround and a published per-page price it can bill to a matter.not KNIME
- A documentary or podcast producer costing a project in advance, because human transcription at a published per-minute rate makes the transcription line item a known number.not KNIME
- A broadcaster needing compliant human captions rather than machine captions, where accuracy is a regulatory requirement and not a convenience.not KNIME
- A team with high AI volume and occasional high-stakes files, using the subscription for the bulk and paying the discounted human rate only where accuracy matters.not KNIME
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
KNIME
- The free Analytics Platform runs locally only, so anything shared or scheduled requires a paid Hub
- The free AI assistant is limited to 20 interactions a month
- Paid workflow runtime is metered in credits, with 120 included on Pro and overage at $0.025 per vCore minute
- The Team plan at $99 a month includes 3 members, with additional seats at $49 a month each
- Business Hub pricing is on request, and its tiers are capped at 4, 8 and 16 vCores with 5, 5 and 20 users
Rev
- Human transcription at 1.99 US dollars a minute means roughly 120 dollars an hour of audio, so a long-form interview series costs more in transcription than most teams assume before they run the arithmetic.
- AI minutes are allocated per seat per month and do not roll over, so bursty workloads, which is how most media production actually behaves, waste allowance in quiet months and run out in busy ones.
- The product direction has moved towards legal and investigative use, so a newsroom or media buyer is choosing a tool whose roadmap priority sits elsewhere.
- Foreign-language subtitles are priced from 6.49 to 15.99 US dollars per minute, an order of magnitude above transcription, which makes multi-language localisation of any volume of video expensive enough to change the plan.
- Human turnaround is stated in hours rather than guaranteed contractually on the published plans, so a hard broadcast or filing deadline needs an agreement beyond the standard terms.
Pricing, plan by plan
KNIME
Free- Analytics PlatformFree
- 300+ data sources
- Unlimited local processing
- K-AI assistant (20 interactions/month)
- Pro$19/month
- 120 workflow runtime credits
- Data app deployment
- K-AI (500 interactions/month)
- Team$99/month
- All Pro features
- Collaboration spaces for up to 3 team members
- Additional members: $49/month each
- Business Hub$null/month
- Enterprise automation and governance
- LDAP/OAuth authentication
- Staged deployment
Rev
Free- FreeFree
- 45 AI transcription and caption minutes per month
- Up to 5 files analysed
- No human transcription included
- Essentials$25.49/month
- 5,000 AI minutes per seat per month
- Up to 3 seats
- 10 per cent discount on human transcription, captions and subtitles
- Pro$47.99/month
- 10,000 AI minutes per seat per month
- Up to 5 seats
- 15 per cent discount on human work
- Unlimited$undefined/month
- Unlimited AI minutes
- Up to 500 files analysed at once
- Dedicated account specialist
Which should you pick?
Choose KNIME if
- You need visual workflows.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
- You also want data preprocessing.
Choose Rev if
- You need human transcription.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want ai transcription.
Questions people ask
- Is KNIME or Rev better?
- Neither clearly leads. KNIME starts at Free and Rev at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, KNIME or Rev?
- KNIME starts at Free and Rev at Free.
- Does KNIME or Rev run on more platforms?
- KNIME runs on Linux, Mac, Windows. Rev runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- Can I use KNIME for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is KNIME best used for?
- KNIME is most often used for data science and machine learning workflows, etl and data pipeline automation, predictive analytics and modeling. Of those, data science and machine learning workflows and etl and data pipeline automation are not what Rev is typically brought in for.
- What can KNIME do that Rev cannot?
- KNIME covers Visual workflows, Data preprocessing, Machine learning, Visualization. Rev covers Human transcription, AI transcription, Captions and subtitles, Legal transcripts.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
KNIME: Is KNIME free?
Yes, KNIME Analytics Platform is free with 300+ data sources, unlimited local processing, and 20 K-AI assistant interactions per month.
SourceRev: How much is human transcription?
1.99 US dollars per minute with a stated accuracy target above 99 per cent, typically returned within 12 hours. Subscribers get 10 to 15 per cent off.
KNIME: What do KNIME paid plans cost?
Pro plan starts at $19/month with 120 runtime credits. Team plan starts at $99/month for up to 3 members, with additional members at $49/month each.
SourceRev: Is there a free tier?
Yes, 45 AI minutes per month and up to 5 files analysed, with no human transcription included.
KNIME: What is KNIME's runtime credit system?
Pro and Team plans include runtime credits for workflow execution. Additional runtime beyond included credits costs $0.025 per vCore minute.
SourceRev: Do unused AI minutes roll over?
No. The allowance is per seat per month and resets, which penalises irregular workloads.
KNIME: Does KNIME offer enterprise pricing?
Yes, Business Hub is available for enterprises needing automation, governance, LDAP/OAuth auth, and dedicated resources. Pricing available on request.
SourceRev: Can it do subtitles in other languages?
Yes, across seventeen languages, priced from 6.49 to 15.99 US dollars per minute, considerably more than transcription.
Rev: Is Rev still a good choice for newsrooms?
It works, but the subscription tiers are now positioned around legal and investigative workflows, so a newsroom should compare it against a tool built specifically for journalism.
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