Snipcast.io — AI-generated podcast summaries
Snipcast is an AI-powered tool that automatically generates concise summaries of podcast episodes. It supports links from major platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast) and can also process uploaded audio or video files. The service delivers summaries to your inbox, along with optional transcripts, and offers a free tier with limited usage plus paid plans for higher limits and features.
How it works
- Submit a podcast link or upload a file. Paste an episode URL from supported platforms or upload your own audio/video file.
- AI generates a summary. State-of-the-art AI models extract main ideas, takeaways, and key insights from the episode.
- Receive and review. The summary is delivered to your email inbox. Premium features include full transcripts and time-stamped summaries.
Snipcast is designed to integrate into your existing listening flow, so you can quickly capture essential information without manual note-taking.
Plans and pricing
- Snipcast Free — Free, no registration required. 2 summaries per month.
- Snipcast Premium — $5.99 per month. 30 summaries per month, full transcripts, time-stamped summaries, and API access.
- Snipcast Patron — $9.99 per month. 100 summaries per month, full transcripts, time-stamped summaries, API access, and early feature access.
All plans are billed monthly and you can cancel anytime.
Examples and use cases
- Generate quick takeaways from business, tech, or education podcasts.
- Create study notes from lectures or long-form interviews.
- Save time by receiving summaries directly in your inbox.
How to use Snipcast
- Paste a link or upload a file. Provide a public episode URL or upload your own audio/video.
- Choose delivery method. Await email with the generated summary (and optionally a transcript).
- Review and save. Use your summary for reference or share with others as needed.
Safety and legal considerations
- Snipcast summarizes publicly available episodes. Respect copyrights and platform terms of service.
Core Features
- AI-generated podcast summaries delivered to email
- Works with Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and more; supports uploaded audio/video files
- Free plan with limited monthly summaries
- Premium plan with higher monthly summaries, transcripts, time-stamped summaries, and API access
- Full transcripts available for Premium and Patron plans
- Time-stamped summaries for easy navigation
- API access for developers and integrations
- On-demand summaries to retain key insights efficiently