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Castmagic vs PodSpin
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 APIiPhoneWeb
Castmagic combines transcription with tools for turning recordings into written, visual and social content. Its plans have different transcription-hour allowances, and the listed starting price is $19/mo (annual).
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PodSpin combines transcription, episode repurposing, and vertical video clips in a web service. Its plans are paid, and uploaded audio is transmitted to AssemblyAI for transcription.
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| Castmagic | PodSpin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobby: $19 a month | Starter: $8 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | castmagic.io | podspin.ai |
| On podcast show notes software | #18 of 22 | #22 of 22 |
Castmagic: what it does well
- Transcription supports 60+ languages
- Exports include SRT, VTT, PDF and DOCX
- Studio creates carousels, clips and audiograms
- Library questions can cite source moments
- iOS app supports recording and voice memos
What to know first
- No free plan
- Hobby includes 30 transcribed hours
- Starter includes 100 transcribed hours
- Team includes 400 transcribed hours
PodSpin: what it does well
- Accepts uploads, YouTube URLs, and RSS imports
- Transcription includes speaker labels and timestamps
- Creates clips with animated captions
- Generates chapters, show notes, and social content
- Downloads generated material as a ZIP
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Homepage lists a 500MB upload limit
- Uploaded audio is sent to AssemblyAI for processing
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