What is EchoFox?
EchoFox is an AI tool for turning WhatsApp voice messages into transcripts and summaries. EchoFox works as a WhatsApp contact, allowing people to read incoming audio without switching to a separate application. The service addresses long messages, repeated listening and situations where playing a recording is inconvenient.
EchoFox was created by Fran to help understand and search through received WhatsApp audio messages. The website presents examples from real estate agents, teachers, a construction site manager and other users who need written access to spoken information during work or daily activities.
What EchoFox can do
EchoFox combines voice message transcription with summaries and support for uploaded audio files. EchoFox supports popular audio formats and multilingual recordings, while the Pro subscription adds video transcription. The website also describes noise reduction and multiple-speaker support, although single-speaker voice messages remain the stated optimization focus.
- EchoFox transcribes forwarded WhatsApp voice messages.
- EchoFox summarizes voice messages into readable text.
- EchoFox accepts audio formats including ogg, mp3 and wav.
- EchoFox supports transcription in up to 98 languages.
- EchoFox transcribes recordings containing multiple speakers.
- EchoFox uses noise reduction for audio recorded in noisy environments.
- EchoFox offers video transcription on Pro.
How EchoFox works
EchoFox receives voice messages forwarded to its WhatsApp contact and sends back the transcription shortly afterward. EchoFox requires no separate phone app installation for this workflow. The website offers a Start Trial entry point and describes the forwarding process as the main way to use the service.
EchoFox states that most transcriptions arrive within 10 seconds, with delivery typically ranging from a few seconds to 2 minutes. Audio length and server capacity affect turnaround time. EchoFox lists Facebook Messenger, Instagram and Telegram on its roadmap rather than as current integrations, and directs API access inquiries to [email protected].
Who EchoFox is for
EchoFox serves people who regularly receive voice messages and need to read their contents instead of listening. The website includes examples involving customer communications, personal notes and project updates. EchoFox is also presented for situations where background noise, meetings, sleeping children or nearby people make audio playback impractical.
- Real estate agents use EchoFox to read client voice messages while on the move.
- Sales professionals use EchoFox to transcribe meeting takeaways for CRM updates.
- Architects use EchoFox to capture site visit notes and contractor next steps.
- Food business operators use EchoFox to read customer orders received as voice messages.
EchoFox pricing and plans
EchoFox lists Personal at $27 per month and Pro at $97 per month, alongside additional displayed prices of $47 and $120 respectively. Both plans list unlimited voice messages and summaries. Personal includes 200 minutes of credit, a normal transcription queue and audio recordings up to 3 minutes long.
EchoFox Pro includes unlimited minutes, a dedicated transcription queue and recordings up to 20 minutes long. Pro also includes audio file and video transcription. EchoFox offers a trial entry point, but the supplied page does not specify its duration or terms. Longer recording requirements can be discussed by contacting EchoFox.
EchoFox strengths and limitations
EchoFox keeps transcription and summarization inside an existing WhatsApp workflow, avoiding a separate app installation. EchoFox also supports several audio formats and languages. Plan limits remain important: unlimited message counts do not remove the Personal credit allowance or either plan's stated limit on the length of individual recordings.
- EchoFox Personal caps recordings at 3 minutes and includes 200 minutes of credit.
- EchoFox Pro currently caps recordings at 20 minutes.
- EchoFox is optimized for single-speaker messages despite supporting multiple speakers.
- EchoFox marks YouTube link transcription as coming soon.
EchoFox FAQ
What is EchoFox?
EchoFox is an AI transcription and summarization tool that works as a WhatsApp contact. Users forward voice messages and receive readable transcripts and summaries without leaving WhatsApp or installing a separate phone app.
Is EchoFox free?
EchoFox lists paid Personal and Pro plans and offers a trial entry point. Personal is listed at $27 per month and Pro at $97 per month. The page does not specify the trial duration or terms.
Which languages does EchoFox support?
EchoFox supports transcription in up to 98 languages and is optimized for English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and Italian. The website claims 95%+ accuracy for those optimized languages and 90%+ accuracy across its broader language support.
How long can an audio message be on EchoFox?
EchoFox Personal supports audio recordings up to 3 minutes long, while Pro is currently capped at 20 minutes. The FAQ mentions a maximum duration of 120 minutes but directs users who need longer recordings to contact EchoFox.
How fast does EchoFox transcribe voice messages?
EchoFox states that most transcriptions are delivered within 10 seconds. The website gives a typical range from a few seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the recording length and server capacity at the time.
Does EchoFox have an API or other messaging integrations?
EchoFox directs people interested in API access to [email protected]. Facebook Messenger, Instagram and Telegram are listed on the roadmap, rather than as available integrations. The described messaging workflow currently uses EchoFox as a WhatsApp contact.
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