Everything you need,
without the privacy compromise
Record
Capture meetings, focus groups, and field interviews — on device or in the browser. Encrypted before it leaves the page.
Transcribe
Speaker-diarized, timestamped, editable transcripts. Edit inline; the audio stays in lockstep.
Translate
Subtitle and translate from 40+ languages into English. Bilingual side-by-side view for verification.
Analyze
AI summaries, recurring themes, and evidence pulls — grounded in the underlying transcripts, with citations.
Organize
Projects, codes, memos, and tags. Built for grounded-theory and rapid qualitative workflows.
Export
Clean DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV. Plus a verifiable audit trail for IRB and ethics-board submissions.
Why teams choose Ethic8
Private by Design
We don't retain or learn from your content. Our infrastructure enforces zero retention through secure Canadian servers or vetted partners.
Trusted Processing Agreements
Where third-party tools are used, we maintain strict no-retention agreements, ensuring nothing is retained or reused.
Fast, Reliable Results
Upload audio or video and receive accurate, structured output in minutes, no bloat, no delays.
Ethical AI Only
No model training on your content. No behavioral tracking. Just private tools with focused outcomes.
Canadian Hosting
All data is stored and processed within Canada whenever possible, meeting high compliance and jurisdiction standards.
Full Control & On-Demand Deletion
Your content stays under your control, delete files anytime, no questions asked. We don't store anything longer than you allow.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, no credit card required. Upgrade anytime. Annual plans include 2 months free.
All prices in Canadian dollars (CAD)
Free
Perfect for getting started
C$0/month
Free forever
60 credits
- Canada-hosted 🇨🇦
- 60 minutes of transcription
- 60 minutes of translation
- Upload up to 500 MB and 60 minutes per file
- In-app recording up to 120 minutes total
- 1 project
- 1 folder
Basic
For individuals getting started
C$8.32/month
Billed C$99.84 annually
3,600 credits
- Canada-hosted 🇨🇦
- 3,600 minutes transcription (year)
- 3,600 minutes translation (year)
- Upload up to 1 GB and 90 minutes per file
- In-app recording up to 500 minutes total
- Up to 2 projects total
- Up to 3 folders per project
Starter
For growing research workflows
C$20.82/month
Billed C$249.84 annually
12,000 credits
- Canada-hosted 🇨🇦
- 12,000 minutes transcription (year)
- 12,000 minutes translation (year)
- Upload up to 1.5 GB and 120 minutes per file
- Unlimited in-app recording
- Up to 5 projects total
- Up to 5 folders per project
Pro
For teams with higher volume
C$41.65/month
Billed C$499.80 annually
36,000 credits
- Canada-hosted 🇨🇦
- 36,000 minutes transcription (year)
- 36,000 minutes translation (year)
- Upload up to 2 GB and 180 minutes per file
- Unlimited in-app recording
- Up to 10 projects total
- Up to 10 folders per project
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethic8 is developed by EthicAI Inc., a Canadian startup founded by researchers and technologists dedicated to building secure, ethical, and privacy-first digital tools. Our products are designed for anyone who prioritizes data privacy.
We design every tool with privacy, ethics, and transparency at the core. Unlike many platforms, we don't retain your data and don't use it for AI training. Our infrastructure is built to meet strict privacy standards, making it ideal for users in regulated or sensitive fields.
Our transcription and recorder tools are just the beginning. We're developing a full suite of privacy-focused tools to support secure data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and collaboration.
Yes. Your data is processed on secure Canadian infrastructure, with no retention and no use for AI training. Files remain confidential and are handled in compliance with strict privacy and ethical standards.
Most files are transcribed within seconds, depending on length and quality. Longer files (e.g., over 60 minutes) may take a bit more time, but all are processed quickly and securely.
Yes. Our tool is designed to comply with the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2, 2022) and REB privacy requirements. We do not store or reuse user data, making the tool suitable for sensitive academic research.
We currently support a wide range of audio and video formats, including: AAC, AIFF, M4A, MKV, MP3, MP4, MPEG, OGG, WAV, WEBM, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, and 3GP. If your format isn't listed, contact support. We're continually expanding compatibility.
Yes. We support many languages, including but not limited to: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Chinese, Arabic, and more. Our system detects the language automatically. If unsure, contact us or try it out using our free tier.
Our engine provides industry-leading accuracy using private and secure AI models, achieving 95%+ accuracy for clear audio. Accuracy may vary based on audio quality, speaker accents, and background noise. You can review and refine transcripts using our built-in editor.
Yes. All transcripts are editable in your dashboard. You can revise text, add speaker labels, and export in multiple formats. If you make a mistake, you have unlimited undo and redo options to help you easily adjust your edits.
All files are permanently deleted once a user deletes them. We do not retain or use any user data.
Yes. We offer custom licensing for professionals, universities, research labs, and departments, featuring volume discounts and flexible billing. Contact us (finance@ethicai.ca) to learn more or request a quote.
Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades are scheduled for the next billing cycle, and your current-cycle credits remain available until renewal.
When you upgrade, you get immediate access to your new plan's credits. When you downgrade, your current credits remain available until your next billing cycle.
You are eligible for a refund if a request is filed within 14 days of payment and no credit quota was used in the period for which you are seeking the refund.