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Whipscribe
What Whipscribe is
Whipscribe turns podcast episode links and uploaded recordings into searchable transcripts with timestamps. It can fetch audio from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Substack, Podbean, RSS, or YouTube links when the material is public domain or Creative Commons; it will not retrieve copyrighted or paywalled content on a user’s behalf. Automatic speaker labeling separates voices and adds word-level timestamps. Search, chapter summaries, key quotes, social blurbs, and chat answers with quoted timestamps help readers work with the transcript. Exports include TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, and JSON, with show notes and captions also described. Whipscribe says it auto-detects 99+ languages. Audio is processed on its private infrastructure, not sent to OpenAI, Google, or third-party transcription services, and not used to train models. Plans include a free first transcript and one-time packs: Starter is $8, paid once for 1,000 minutes; packs start at $2, paid once for the next file.
Who it suits
Whipscribe suits people working with podcast archives, interview series, lectures, meetings, or case files who need searchable transcripts, speaker labels, or captions. Its one-time packs may suit those who prefer credits that do not expire over a subscription.
What it does well
- First transcript is free and can be any length.
- Labels speakers with word-level timestamps.
- Exports TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, and JSON.
- Auto-detects 99+ languages.
- Audio is not used to train models.
What to know first
- URL fetching excludes copyrighted and paywalled content.
- Free-account audio is retained for 30 days.
- Paid-plan audio is retained for 365 days.
Limits
The free plan covers one transcript of any length; the next file unlocks from $2. Starter costs $8 once for 1,000 minutes, and the listed packs provide 2,000 minutes for $12 or 5,000 minutes for $24. URL fetching is limited to Creative Commons or public-domain sources.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free — First transcript | always · Any length · first transcript · next file unlocks from $2 · 99+ languages auto-detected | Free |
| 2,000 minutes | Pack credits never expire · 2,000 minutes · priority queue · all export formats · unlimited Claude chat | $12, paid once |
| For teams — 5,000 minutes | Pack credits never expire · 5,000 minutes · API access · priority queue · invoicing on request | $24, paid once |
| Starter — 1,000 minutes | Credits never expire; no subscription · 1,000 minutes · all export formats · unlimited Claude chat · credits never expire | $8, paid once |
As whipscribe.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://whipscribe.com/transcribe-podcast.
- Start with the free first-transcript plan or choose a one-time credit pack.
- Paste an eligible podcast episode link or upload a recording.
- Use the transcript editor to search or work with transcript tools.
- Export the transcript in a supported format.
Verdict
Whipscribe combines transcript creation with search, summaries, chat, and several export formats. Check its URL eligibility rules and retention periods if those affect your workflow.
Questions
Is Whipscribe free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes a first transcript of any length. The next file unlocks from $2.
What do the paid plans cost?
The one-time Starter pack is $8 for 1,000 minutes. Other listed packs are $12 for 2,000 minutes and $24 for 5,000 minutes.
Which platforms does Whipscribe support?
It lists API, extension, macOS, and web platforms.
What can I export?
Exports include TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, and JSON. The podcast page also describes DOCX show notes and SRT/VTT captions.
Can it fetch any podcast URL?
No. URL fetching is limited to Creative Commons or public-domain sources; it will not fetch copyrighted or paywalled content on a user's behalf.
Who makes Whipscribe?
Its security contact is [email protected]. Its headquarters are in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India.
Facts from Whipscribe's own pages
- AI tools
- The transcript page describes search, chapter-marked summaries, key quotes, a social blurb, and chat that answers with quoted timestamps. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The about page describes the service for interview series, lecture archives, podcast back catalogues, meetings, and case files. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Episode sources
- It says users can paste Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Substack, Podbean, RSS, or YouTube episode links and Whipscribe fetches the audio automatically. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Transcript exports include TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, and JSON; the podcast page also describes DOCX show notes and SRT/VTT captions. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India · whipscribe.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Its integrations page lists Airtable, Amazon S3, Bubble, Dropbox, Google Drive, Make.com, MCP, n8n, Notion, Retool, Slack, YouTube, Zapier, and Zoom. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The pricing page says 99+ languages are auto-detected. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Notable URL limit
- Whipscribe says URL fetching is limited to Creative Commons or public-domain sources and it will not fetch copyrighted YouTube, Spotify, or paywalled content on a user's behalf. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Whipscribe says audio is processed on its private infrastructure and is not sent to OpenAI, Google, or third-party transcription services, and that it does not train models on audio. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Retention
- The security page says free-account audio is retained for 30 days and paid-plan audio for 365 days; paid transcripts are maintained while active plus 12 months, while one-time-pack transcripts are kept 30 days. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Its security page states traffic uses TLS 1.2+ and hosting is on Vultr in EU and US regions. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Speaker labels
- Automatic diarization labels voices as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, and so on, with word-level timestamps. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The security page invites security questions at [email protected] and says it acknowledges responsible disclosures within two business days. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Whipscribe turns podcast episode links or uploaded recordings into timestamped, searchable transcripts. · whipscribe.com, 5 Oct 2026
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