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So the question is, how do you find product-market fit? And I think the honest answer is — you don't find it. It finds you. You ship something, you talk to users, and one day you wake up and your servers are on fire. That's when you know. The pull becomes undeniable. Users start telling other users.
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Typist vs alternatives
See how Typist stacks up against other transcription tools
| Tool | Speed | Max upload | Languages | Free tier | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Typist | 1hr in ~30s | 5 GB | 99+ | 3 transcriptions | $20/mo unlimited |
TurboScribe | 1hr in ~3 min | 5 GB | 98+ | 3 files/day (30 min) | $10/mo unlimited |
Sonix | 1hr in ~5 min | 500 MB | 53 | 30 min trial | $10/hr or $22/mo |
Happy Scribe | 1hr in ~5 min | 1 GB | 120+ | 10 min trial | $12/hr |
Rev | 1hr in ~5 min (AI) | 2 GB | 17 | None | $0.25–$1.50/min |
MacWhisper | Depends on hardware | No limit (local) | 99+ | Free (basic) | $29 one-time |
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