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AutoShow vs Vibbly
Both stand on podcast show notes software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose AutoShow if you need an open-source audio and video workflow that combines transcription, summaries, and generated media. Its self-hosted and API options suit configurable deployments; Google Drive OAuth setup requires manual configuration.
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Vibbly combines broad language coverage, speaker identification, structured timestamps, and several export formats. Its free credits provide an initial allowance, while ongoing use is covered by one-time packs or monthly subscriptions.
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| AutoShow | Vibbly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Vibbly Basic: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | usevibbly.com |
| On podcast show notes software | #21 of 22 | #17 of 22 |
AutoShow: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Accepts direct uploads and extracts audio from YouTube and streaming platforms.
- Offers transcription with automatic speaker diarization.
- Generates summaries, episode descriptions, and chapters.
- Supports Docker deployment and a local web interface.
What to know first
- Google Drive OAuth client setup is manual.
- Docker Compose requires email, provider-key, and S3 settings in the root .env file.
Vibbly: what it does well
- Supports more than 100 languages
- Exports TXT, SRT, VTT, and Markdown
- Identifies speakers in podcast transcripts
- Provides 150 free credits for new accounts
- Accepts files up to 100 MB
What to know first
- Transcription accuracy varies by audio quality and language
- No free trial
- Private transcripts require an account
- Paid plans start at $4.50, paid once
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