AI · head to head
Rev vs Wasabi
Rev
AI
Human and AI transcription, captions and subtitles priced per minute
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Rev has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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.; Wasabi 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
- They diverge on capability: Rev covers Human transcription, Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Rev and Wasabi actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Wasabi
- Hot Cloud Storage
- S3 Compatible API
- Object Lock
- Versioning
- Multi-region
- Data Migration Tools
- Immutability
- Ransomware Protection
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 Wasabi
- 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 Wasabi
- A broadcaster needing compliant human captions rather than machine captions, where accuracy is a regulatory requirement and not a convenience.not Wasabi
- 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 Wasabi
Wasabi
- Backup and recoverynot Rev
- Media storagenot Rev
- Archive replacementnot Rev
- Ransomware protectionnot 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.
Wasabi
- 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
- Significantly smaller global footprint than AWS with only 16 regions, resulting in higher latency for users in underserved regions
- Performance can degrade with high-volume transactions requiring throughput management strategies
- Hot storage only, no cold/archival storage tier for long-term data at lower cost
- Support responsiveness gaps with teams experiencing multi-day waits for critical issue resolution
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
Wasabi
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasabi review.
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 Wasabi if
- You need hot cloud storage.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want s3 compatible api.
Questions people ask
- Is Rev or Wasabi better?
- Neither clearly leads. Rev starts at Free and Wasabi at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Rev or Wasabi?
- Rev has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Rev and $7.99/month for Wasabi.
- Does Rev or Wasabi run on more platforms?
- Rev runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. Wasabi runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Rev for free?
- Yes. Rev has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wasabi starts at $7.99/month.
- 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 Wasabi is typically brought in for.
- What can Rev do that Wasabi cannot?
- Rev covers Human transcription, AI transcription, Captions and subtitles, Legal transcripts. Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage, S3 Compatible API, Object Lock, Versioning.
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.
Wasabi: What is Wasabi's pricing structure?
Wasabi offers pay-as-you-go pricing at $7.99 per TB per month as of July 2026, with no egress or API request fees. Reserved capacity plans are available for multi-year terms with volume discounts.
SourceRev: Is there a free tier?
Yes, 45 AI minutes per month and up to 5 files analysed, with no human transcription included.
Wasabi: Does Wasabi charge for data downloads or API calls?
No. Wasabi includes zero egress fees and zero API request fees, which is a major cost advantage over AWS S3. Customers can plan their budget to the penny without worrying about surprise data transfer charges.
SourceRev: Do unused AI minutes roll over?
No. The allowance is per seat per month and resets, which penalises irregular workloads.
Wasabi: Is there a minimum storage duration requirement?
Yes. Wasabi enforces a 90-day minimum storage term. Users who delete data before 90 days are still charged for the full 90-day period.
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.
Wasabi: Is Wasabi S3-compatible?
Yes. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is fully S3-compatible, meaning organizations can integrate it into existing workflows without rewriting application code used with AWS S3.
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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