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# FirstDraft

Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2381786/firstdraft

> FirstDraft® is automated transcription software. It turns audio and video recordings into editable draft transcripts with speaker labels within minutes, with browser editing, Word download and summaries.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of FirstDraft

Fast: Drafts arrive within minutes, so staff edit a transcript instead of typing one from the recording.

Lower cost: An automated draft costs less than a professionally edited transcript, for recordings that don't need a verbatim one.

Searchable: Each recording becomes a transcript you can search and edit.

Flexible: Edit the draft yourself, download it as a Word document, or send it to VIQ for professional editing.

Secure: Encrypted at rest and in transit, with access restricted and logged.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: VIQ Solutions

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$60,00
- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Audio/video file upload
- Automatic Formatting
- Automatic Transcription
- Automatic Transcription Services
- Custom Dictionary
- Data Security
- Dictation
- File Transfer
- Media Upload
- Multimedia Support
- Multiple File Format Support
- Multiple Format Support
- Playback Controls
- Secure Data Storage
- Speaker Identification
- Speech Recognition
- Synchronous Editing
- Text Editing

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Transcription Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2035/transcription/software)

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2381786/firstdraft)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/all-software/a/firstdraft/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2381786/firstdraft> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2381786/firstdraft> |

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