Ubiqus is a long-established language services company that hires freelance transcriptionists for corporate, legal, medical and foreign-language work. Typical files include business meetings, interviews, conferences and calls. It suits experienced, fast typists more than complete beginners, and work is done as an independent contractor.
At a glance
| What it is | Language services and transcription company |
| Work types | Corporate, legal, medical, foreign-language |
| Typical files | Meetings, interviews, conferences, calls |
| Experience | Strong typing recommended (around 70 wpm) |
| Status | Independent contractor |
| Payment | Every two weeks, per reviews |
How it works
You apply through Ubiqus’s careers page for the transcription category that fits your skills and complete its tests. Once accepted, you receive files to transcribe to Ubiqus’s formatting and accuracy standards, often for business clients that need meeting records or interview transcripts.
What you earn
Ubiqus doesn’t publish a single rate, and independent guides describe different pay structures by project, including per audio minute and per word. Some guides put legal, academic and general work at around $0.80 to $1.10 per audio minute, with medical work paid per line. Treat these as rough guides and confirm rates during onboarding.
Who it’s for
Reviews recommend a typing speed of around 70 words per minute, which puts Ubiqus closer to professional transcription than entry-level work. Fast typists earn more because pay is tied to output, not hours.
Eligibility
Ubiqus’s US transcription work has been described as open to US residents with some state exclusions. Check eligibility for your location before applying.
Common mistakes
Applicants often underestimate the formatting rules for corporate and legal transcripts. Read the guidelines carefully and check speaker names and terminology.
Getting started
Build your typing speed and accuracy first, practise with business meetings and interviews, and apply to the category that matches your experience.
Is it worth it?
For experienced transcribers who want business and legal work, yes. Beginners will do better starting on easier platforms.
Building speed
Practise on real business meetings and interviews, which often have several speakers and industry terms. Learn to label speakers quickly and keep a list of common terms for clients you work on often.
Equipment
Good headphones, a quiet space and transcription software with playback shortcuts help you keep pace on longer files.
Tracking your real rate
Note the time each file takes and compare it with the pay. That shows you which categories are worth your time.
Taxes
As an independent contractor, you’re responsible for reporting your own income.
Combining platforms
Professional transcription companies often have quiet periods. Many experienced transcribers keep accounts with several companies so they can switch between them when one is slow.
Moving into specialist work
Legal and medical transcription pay more but need specialist knowledge. If you plan to stay in transcription, learning one specialty is the most reliable way to raise your rates.
Avoiding scams
Legitimate transcription companies don’t charge you to apply or sell you a starter kit. If a message claiming to be from Ubiqus asks for money, ignore it.
Owen’s take
Ubiqus is a step up from the beginner platforms, with more professional work. Get your speed up before applying.
Who it suits
It suits experienced, fast typists comfortable with business and legal content. It suits less well beginners still building speed.
Similar options
- Verbit pays freelancers to edit legal transcripts.
- SpeakWrite hires experienced US typists.
- Way With Words hires experienced transcribers.
- Transcribe Anywhere teaches legal transcription.
More options are in Transcribing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Professional corporate and legal work
- Several specialist categories
- Independent, flexible work
Cons
- Rates not published
- Suits experienced typists only
- State and country limits
FAQ
What kind of work does Ubiqus offer?
Corporate, legal, medical and foreign-language transcription.
How fast do I need to type?
Reviews recommend around 70 words per minute.
How does Ubiqus pay?
Pay varies by project; reviews say payment comes every two weeks.
Do I need experience?
Experience helps; the work suits strong typists.
Can anyone apply?
Eligibility depends on your location; check before applying.
