What does transcribing a podcast cost?
Podcast and media teams land here to estimate the cost of transcribing podcasts with AI. Because generative media is billed by output quantity, small per-item prices add up quickly — this page shows the total for your volume.
Results update automatically as you type.
- Rate
- $0.006/min
- Per day
- $30.00
- Per month
- $900.00
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: episodes run long, so total minutes across a back catalog make per-minute rate the deciding factor. In practice the biggest savings come from batch-transcribing with an efficient model, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by multiplying per-minute transcription rate by total episode minutes. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Is transcribing a back catalog expensive?+
It scales with total minutes; a cheaper model helps for large archives.
Do I need the top model?+
Not usually — a mid-tier model transcribes clear speech well enough.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.