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# Maestra

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> Maestra is a cloud-based media localization platform that helps content creators, enterprise teams, broadcasters, and educational institutions convert audio and video into text, captions, and translations. Businesses of all sizes can use Maestra to automatically transcribe recordings, generate subtitles in multiple languages, and produce voiceovers without manual editing. The platform supports cloud-based deployment, making it accessible from any web browser without installation. Core features include automatic transcription, subtitle generation, translation into numerous languages, and AI-powered voiceover creation. These tools help teams reduce the time spent on manual captioning and localization work. Maestra also offers a built-in editor so users can review and correct outputs before exporting. Media companies and e-learning providers can benefit from the translation and subtitle features, which make content accessible to global audiences. Support is available through email, live chat, and an online knowledge base.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **3.3/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **3.3/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Katara Tech
- **Founded**: 2018

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$29.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Get 30 minutes free, no credit card required. Pricing starts at $29/mo.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- AI/Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Annotations
- Audio Capture
- Audio/video file upload
- Automatic Transcription
- Automatic Transcription Services
- Collaboration
- Collaboration Tools
- Custom Fonts
- File Management
- File Sharing
- Full Text Extraction
- Full Text Search
- Integration
- Keyword Search
- Machine Translation
- Multi-Language
- Multiple File Format Support
- Playback Controls

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Transcription Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4397/transcription/software)

## Related Categories

- [Transcription Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4397/transcription/software)
- [Text-To-Speech Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4466/text-to-speech/software)
- [Generative AI Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4616/generative-ai/software)
- [Closed Captioning Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4469/closed-captioning/software)
- [Speech Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4139/speech-recognition/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Riverside](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/386167/riverside) — 4.8/5 (309 reviews)
2. [Txtplay](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/339406/txtplay) — 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
3. [GoSpeech](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/415940/gospeech) — 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
4. [Transkriptor](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/353670/transkriptor) — 4.7/5 (551 reviews)
5. [Otter.ai](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/447335/otter) — 4.4/5 (103 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Maestra - Timesaver" — 5.0/5

> **Deborah** | *6 January 2022* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Maestra has been a major timesaver; I have had to transcribe audio to replace what was in a web conference and doing this manually took hours\!  Now, I just grab the mp4, load it into Maestra, and it transcribes it\!
> 
> **Cons**: Not Maestra's "fault", but there are times that the translations are off.  This is NOT Maestra's "fault"; as long as people are speaking clearly and distinctly, it's not an issue.

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### "Game changer and cost effective \!" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *14 October 2021* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Really easy to use ( on mac for me ) and really allow you to save a lot of money because you can transcript on your own without any additional cost, i like the fact that you pay for the amount that you need too
> 
> **Cons**: sometimes it is tricky to perfectly have the text with the video but this is normal considering the difference of speed reading for example

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### "very bad interface with no customer experience" — 1.0/5

> **mohamed** | *9 February 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: subtitles and transcription is OK but voice over is a nightmare
> 
> **Cons**: avoid voice over by any means it is almost a scam, after a lot of editing it refused to synthesize the text to speech and CC does not respond to any ticket as if they do not exist\!

## Links

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## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/speech-recognition/maestra-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/242858/maestra> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/242858/maestra> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/242858/maestra> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/242858/maestra> |

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