The general 'Freelance Transcriber - Global' posting is closed. Only legal-experience roles are visible.
jobs.sapphireventures.com · Sep 2026Is Verbit (freelance transcriber) legit?
Here are the facts for United States. We don’t give a verdict — you decide.
Checked 24 Sep 2026 · every fact has a source below
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Not clearOfficial: 'Pay will be on a per audio minute or per page basis', with no rates given. Third-party figures vary widely (e.g. $0.24-0.30 per audio minute; GBP 0.46/min in UK postings; $30-45+ per audio hour for qualified transcribers). None verified. Verbit (freelance transcriber) doesn’t state a rate we can turn into your money.
FeeNoneNot stated in official postings.No one should ask you to pay to work.
Entry testNoCurrent official postings require experience in (legal) transcription and fluent English. Work means editing AI-generated drafts to client guidelines. The test process is not described in the postings. Independent contractor role.
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Glassdoor/Indeed freelancer reviews (third-party) report very little work in the queue in 2026 and low pay after the VITAC integration.
glassdoor.co.uk · Apr 2026Several rounds of layoffs (2022-2025), the latest reported in September 2025 'amid AI transition' (Calcalist/Ctech, third-party).
calcalistech.com · Sep 2025Sources: Verbit Careers (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Freelance Legal Transcriber - Global - Verbit (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Freelance Transcriber - Global @ Verbit (Sapphire Ventures job board) (third-party, checked 24 Sep 2026); Verbit reduces headcount again amid AI transition | Ctech (third-party, checked 24 Sep 2026)