Podcast transcription: RSS, Spotify & Apple Podcasts to text in seconds
Paste a podcast episode link — Spotify, Apple Podcasts or the RSS feed — and get a timestamped transcript, AI summary and SRT export. Free 3 times a day, then $9.9/month with a 7-day refund.
Transcribe a podcast free — 3 dailysipdigest.com vs popular podcast transcription tools
| Podcastle | Castmagic | Podwise | sipdigest.com | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Podcast recording + editing | Podcast repurposing / content AI | Podcast notes & newsletter | Transcript + summary + SRT |
| URL / feed input | Upload, some import | Partial | Partial | RSS, Spotify, Apple, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch |
| Free tier | Limited minutes | — | 1/wk credit | 3 transcriptions/day |
| Paid plan | ~$14/mo | $39/mo | $9.9/mo | Plus $9.9/mo (20/day) |
| SRT / Markdown export | — | — | — | TXT · Markdown · SRT |
| 7-day refund | — | — | — | Yes, no questions |
Pricing from public listings collected in Oct 2026 competitor research (podcastle.ai, castmagic.io, podwise.ai).
What can you do with a podcast transcript?
| Show notes | The AI summary extracts key points, quotes and timestamps — publish show notes in minutes |
| Content repurposing | Turn episodes into blog posts, newsletters and social clips with exact quotes |
| Search & research | Keep every episode searchable; revisit claims with timestamped references |
| Accessibility | SRT subtitles for video versions, transcript pages for SEO |
Frequently asked questions
How do I transcribe a podcast episode for free?
Copy the episode link (Spotify, Apple Podcasts) or the podcast RSS feed URL, paste it into sipdigest.com and get a full transcript. Free users get 3 transcriptions per day.
Can sipdigest.com transcribe from an RSS feed directly?
Yes. sipdigest.com detects podcast feeds automatically (RSS/feed URLs and podcast platforms) and transcribes the episode audio directly, including show notes generation from the AI summary.
How does sipdigest.com compare to Castmagic or Podwise?
Castmagic starts at $39/month and Podwise at $9.9/month (limited credits). sipdigest.com Plus is $9.9/month for 20 transcriptions/day with SRT export and a 7-day refund, which is the best value for creators who need daily volume.
Can I get show notes from a podcast transcript?
Yes. The AI summary highlights key points, quotes and timestamps, and the transcript exports as TXT, Markdown or SRT for publishing.
Which languages are supported for podcast transcription?
Whisper auto-detects 99 languages, covering English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and more.