Whipscribe
Whipscribe: A pay-as-you-go transcription tool with strong exports and workflow integrations. Ranked #9 of 22 in Podcast Show Notes Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for pay-as-you-go transcription users.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPay-as-you-go transcription users
- Free planYes
- Paid from$96/yr
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- One-time pricing starts at $2 per transcript
- Speaker labels and word-level timestamps support editing
- Exports include TXT, DOCX, JSON, SRT, and VTT
Where it doesn't
- Core emphasis is transcription rather than show-note production
- Annual plans are separate from the one-time transcript packs
- Some advanced workflow features require higher-tier plans
Our verdict on Whipscribe
Whipscribe transcribes podcast episodes from uploads and public podcast or RSS links. It separates speakers, adds word-level timestamps, supports searchable transcript libraries, and exports TXT, DOCX, JSON, SRT, and VTT files. Summaries, key quotes, transcript chat, and API access extend the workflow beyond basic transcription. The product is suited to podcasters, editors, publishers, and teams that need searchable transcripts, captions, or reusable episode text across web, macOS, or API workflows.
Pricing is centered on one-time purchases. The First transcript plan costs $0 one time and includes 1 GB of storage, speaker diarization, and word-level timestamps. Single transcript costs $2 one time and unlocks one transcript. Starter costs $8 one time, while Best value costs $12 one time; both include all export formats, unlimited Claude chat, an executive summary, and a key quote. Bulk pack costs $24 one time and adds API access alongside those features. Pro annual costs $96 per year with 2,000 minutes added monthly, while Team annual costs $192 per year with 5,000 minutes added monthly and API access.
Its ecosystem covers Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Substack, Podbean, YouTube, RSS, Google Drive, Dropbox, Airtable, Amazon S3, Bubble, Make.com, Notion, and Retool. REST API and batch workflows give teams additional ways to move transcripts into other systems. Transcript editing can produce updated caption exports, and click-to-seek playback connects the text to the audio. Choose Whipscribe when transcription, captions, search, exports, or automation are the priority. Choose another tool when the main requirement is a dedicated end-to-end show-note workflow rather than transcript-centered production.
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Whipscribe fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $96/yr |
| Auto transcription | Not verified |
| Chapter generation | Not verified |
| Timestamp generation | Not verified |
| Link extraction | Not verified |
| Export formats | Not verified |
| Audio/video upload | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Substack, Podbean, YouTube … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | whipscribe.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Whipscribe integrations
Whipscribe lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Buzzsprout
- Substack
- Podbean
- YouTube
- RSS
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Airtable
- Amazon S3
- Bubble
- Make.com
- Notion
- Retool
- Slack
- Zapier
- Zoom
- n8n
- MCP
See all Whipscribe integrations →
Alternatives to Whipscribe
- CraftNoteBroad podcast content coverage with a free plan and paid features from $8.33/month annually.9.3
- CastmagicA paid AI workspace for turning recordings into transcripts, notes, clips, and content.9.0
- PodlinkA strong podcast content workflow for extracting links, entities and publishable assets.8.9
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