AI · head to head
Rev vs SAS
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: 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.; SAS sAS publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver; the how to buy page offers only a customized price quote based on your requirements and deployment preferences
- They diverge on capability: Rev covers Human transcription, SAS covers Statistical analysis.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Rev and SAS 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 Rev
- Human transcription
- AI transcription
- Captions and subtitles
- Legal transcripts
- File analysis
- Clio integration
- Rev API
- Speaker identification
Only in SAS
- Statistical analysis
- Machine learning
- Forecasting
- Text analytics
- Optimization
- Python
- R
- Hadoop
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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 SAS
- 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 SAS
- A broadcaster needing compliant human captions rather than machine captions, where accuracy is a regulatory requirement and not a convenience.not SAS
- 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 SAS
SAS
- Regulated statistical analysis and clinical reportingnot Rev
- Enterprise data management, visualization and decisioning on one licensed platformnot Rev
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
SAS
- SAS publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver; the how to buy page offers only a customized price quote based on your requirements and deployment preferences
- Most new and existing customers are routed through authorized resellers rather than buying direct
- Cloud marketplace purchases require choosing between pay as you go and bring your own licence, each with different licensing terms
Pricing, plan by plan
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
SAS
Free- SAS OnDemand for AcademicsFree
- Academic use
- Core SAS
- SAS ViyaFree
- Full platform
- Cloud-native
- AI/ML
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose SAS if
- You need statistical analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Windows, Web.
- You also want machine learning.
Questions people ask
- Is Rev or SAS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Rev starts at Free and SAS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Rev or SAS?
- Rev starts at Free and SAS at Free.
- Does Rev or SAS run on more platforms?
- Rev runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. SAS runs on Linux, Windows, Web.
- Can I use Rev for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Rev best used for?
- Rev is most often used for 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., 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., a broadcaster needing compliant human captions rather than machine captions, where accuracy is a regulatory requirement and not a convenience., 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.. Of those, 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. and 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. are not what SAS is typically brought in for.
- What can Rev do that SAS cannot?
- Rev covers Human transcription, AI transcription, Captions and subtitles, Legal transcripts. SAS covers Statistical analysis, Machine learning, Forecasting, Text analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Rev: 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.
SAS: Does SAS offer a free trial?
Yes, SAS offers a free trial through a private trial environment for SAS Viya. Interested customers can request access by submitting a trial form on their website.
SourceRev: Is there a free tier?
Yes, 45 AI minutes per month and up to 5 files analysed, with no human transcription included.
SAS: How does SAS price its software?
SAS does not publish standard pricing on its website. Instead, it uses a custom enterprise sales model where customers can choose between paying as-you-go or purchasing SAS Viya Enterprise. Specific pricing must be requested directly from their sales team.
SourceRev: Do unused AI minutes roll over?
No. The allowance is per seat per month and resets, which penalises irregular workloads.
SAS: What are my pricing options?
SAS offers flexible purchasing models including pay-as-you-go and enterprise licensing options. The company states they can help you find the environment that fits your needs, but specific terms must be discussed with sales.
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.
SAS: How do I get a pricing quote?
You can request pricing through their website by using the quote request form, requesting a customized demo, or contacting their sales team directly.
SourceRev: 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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