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Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Includes lifetime updates and premium features.
Personal
Perfect for individual professionals
Save $180/year vs. subscription tools
Pro
For power users and teams
Save $360/year vs. subscription tools
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97% Cost Reduction
We've optimized Scribin to use GPT-4o-mini for most tasks and GPT-4o for quality-critical features. This means you get amazing AI-powered productivity tracking for pennies per day.
Before
$1.08/hr
Optimized
$0.04/hr
OpenAI API Costs
Transparent pricing from OpenAI—you only pay for what you use
Whisper API
For audio transcription
- • Industry-leading accuracy
- • Supports 50+ languages
- • Real-time processing
GPT-4o-mini
For chat, insights & analysis
- • 97% cheaper than GPT-4
- • Fast & efficient
- • Perfect for real-time use
Estimated Cost (Optimized)
1-hour work session
$0.02 - $0.08
~20-30 activity checks
1-hour meeting
$0.25 - $0.40
With transcript & insights
Full work day (8hrs)
$0.30 - $0.60
Activity tracking only
* Ultra-efficient with GPT-4o-mini. Most users spend under $5/month!
Getting Your OpenAI API Key
It's quick and easy to get started
Create an OpenAI Account
Visit platform.openai.com and sign up for a free account if you don't have one.
Add Payment Method
Add a payment method to your OpenAI account. You'll only be charged for what you use.
Generate API Key
Go to the API Keys section and create a new secret key. Copy it somewhere safe.
Add to Scribin
Paste your API key in Scribin's settings. It's stored securely on your device.
Your API Key is Safe
Your OpenAI API key is stored locally on your device and never sent to our servers. It's only used to communicate directly with OpenAI's API.
Compare with Alternatives
See how Scribin stacks up against other meeting assistants
| Feature | Scribin | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Cost | $149-299 once | $120-360/year |
| Recurring Fees | — | |
| No Bots in Meetings | — | |
| Privacy Focused | Varies | |
| Lifetime Updates | While subscribed | |
| Desktop App | Web-based | |
| Data Stays Local | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a one-time payment or subscription?
One-time payment! Pay once and own Scribin forever with lifetime updates. No recurring charges, ever.
What's the difference between Personal and Pro?
Personal includes 1 machine license with all core features. Pro includes 3 machine licenses, priority support, early access to new features, advanced analytics, and future team collaboration tools.
Do I still need an OpenAI API key?
Yes, Scribin requires your own OpenAI API key for AI features. This keeps your data private and gives you full control. OpenAI API costs are typically $3-5/month with heavy use.
Can I transfer my license to a new computer?
Yes! You can deactivate your license on one machine and activate it on another. Personal allows 1 active machine, Pro allows 3 simultaneous activations.
What if I'm not satisfied?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If Scribin doesn't meet your expectations, just contact us for a full refund.
Will I get future updates?
Yes! Your license includes lifetime updates. All new features, improvements, and bug fixes are free forever.
Do you offer team/volume discounts?
Yes! Contact us for volume pricing if you're purchasing 5+ licenses. We also offer educational discounts for students and teachers.
Is there a free trial?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee which is better than a trial—you get full access with zero risk. Try all features and decide if it's right for you.
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