Transistor
Transistor AI Transcription is a comprehensive tool for podcasters. This feature provides automated, accurate speech-to-text transcription ...
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What is Transistor?
Transistor’s AI transcription feature turns podcast audio into text directly inside the Transistor dashboard. It automatically converts episodes into searchable, readable transcripts in just minutes, so podcasters can add text versions of their shows without using a separate transcription tool.
The feature includes automatic speaker detection, and when you rename a speaker, Transistor updates the rest of the transcript accordingly. It also supports editing inside Transistor’s transcript editor, which lets you correct words, paragraphs, and speaker names after the AI draft is generated.
Transistor publishes a hosted transcript web page for each episode, and those transcript links are also included in the RSS feed for apps that support transcripts. Listeners can use timestamps to jump to specific moments and share those timestamped links with others.
The tool is aimed at podcasters who want transcripts for accessibility, SEO, searchability, and repurposing. It supports more than 50 spoken languages and can also accept transcripts uploaded from other sources, making it useful both for new transcriptions and for teams that already have a transcript workflow.
Transistor pricing
Pricing model: Paid
AI transcription is a paid add-on to a Transistor subscription. The website lists two self-serve plans: $5 per month for 300 minutes per month, and $20 per month for 1200 minutes per month. That equals up to 5 hours or 20 hours of transcription each month, and credits are topped up on the usual monthly or annual renewal date. New accounts receive 60 free trial credits that can be used on up to 1 hour of audio. For back-catalog transcription, Transistor says to contact support or live chat for a custom price.
Transistor pros
- Built into the Transistor dashboard
- No separate transcription upload flow
- Automatically transcribes podcast episodes
- Detects different speakers automatically
- Supports speaker name edits across the transcript
- Transcript editor for quick corrections
- Generates timestamps linked to audio
- Hosted transcript page for each episode
- Shareable timestamped URLs
- Included in RSS feed for transcript-aware apps
- Exports SRT files
- Exports VTT files
- Exports JSON files
- Exports HTML files
- Exports TXT files
- Supports more than 50 languages
- Useful for podcast SEO
- Improves accessibility
- Helps listeners find key moments quickly
- Can upload transcripts from other sources
Transistor cons
- Not 100% accurate
- Requires manual proofreading
- Paid add-on, not included for free
- Free trial only covers up to 1 hour of audio
- Trial credits are limited to 60 credits
- Back-catalog pricing requires support contact
- No mention of unlimited transcription on all plans
- Focused on podcast audio, not general media workflows
Frequently asked questions about Transistor
What does Transistor AI transcription do?
It automatically turns podcast audio into text inside the Transistor dashboard. The feature creates readable transcripts, detects speakers, and generates transcript files you can use and publish.
What transcript formats does Transistor provide?
Transistor outputs transcripts in SRT, VTT, JSON, HTML, and TXT formats. It also publishes a hosted transcript page for each episode.
Does Transistor detect different speakers?
Yes. Transistor automatically detects different speakers in the audio. If you change a speaker’s name, Transistor updates the rest of the transcript accordingly.
Can I edit the transcript after AI generates it?
Yes. Transistor includes a transcript editor that lets you correct words, paragraphs, and speaker names after the transcript is created.
How accurate is Transistor AI transcription?
Transistor says the feature is significantly cheaper than human transcription, but it is not 100% accurate. You are expected to review the transcript and manually fix errors in the editor.
How many languages does Transistor support?
Transistor supports more than 50 spoken languages for transcription.
Is there a free trial for AI transcription?
Yes. New accounts receive 60 free trial credits, which can be used to test the feature on up to 1 hour of audio.
How much does AI transcription cost?
The self-serve add-on has two plans: $5 per month for 300 minutes per month, and $20 per month for 1200 minutes per month. Those plans provide up to 5 or 20 hours of transcription per month.
Can I use my own transcripts instead of AI-generated ones?
Yes. Transistor lets you upload transcripts created elsewhere, so you can bring in transcripts from another tool or source.
Where do transcripts appear once they are published?
Transistor provides a hosted transcript page for each episode, and the transcript link is included in the RSS feed so compatible podcast apps can display it too.