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Castmagic

Castmagic is an AI tool that turns podcasts, videos and meetings into transcripts, show notes, social posts, newsletters and clips.

Our take: Castmagic does one job well: you drop in an episode or a meeting and get the written assets you would otherwise spend an afternoon on.

Best forPodcast content repurposing
ReviewedPricing: Paid
7.3 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try Castmagic$29/mo, or $239/yr billed annually

Castmagic is an AI tool for podcasters, creators and marketing teams that turns audio and video into transcripts, show notes, social posts, newsletters and clips. Plans cost $29, $69 or $199 a month, or $239 to $1,669 a year billed annually, and no free plan or trial is listed.

The bottom line

A strong pick for podcasters who want written content from every episode, if you commit without a free trial.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn AI tool that transcribes recordings and writes the follow-up content: show notes, posts, newsletters and clips.
Our takeCastmagic does one job well: you drop in an episode or a meeting and get the written assets you would otherwise spend an afternoon on.
Unlimited outputs on every plan mean you can regenerate until the copy fits your voice. Two things to know before paying: the hours are a lifetime library, so heavy publishers will buy more over time, and there is no free plan or trial on the pricing page, with payments generally non-refundable. Pay annually if you are sure it fits; monthly costs about 45% more.
Why we rate itUnlimited outputs and clips, 60+ languages, broad import sources and API and MCP access.
The catchNo free plan or trial, a lifetime hours library that runs out, and terms that make most payments non-refundable.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Podcast hosts writing show notes and posts
  • Content marketers repurposing webinars
  • Agencies producing content for several creators
Not good for
  • People who want to try before paying
  • Teams mainly making short vertical video clips
  • Creators who need full audio or video editing
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Upload or paste a link and outputs arrive once transcription finishes.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Once your 30, 100 or 400-hour library fills, you buy more hours or move up a plan; API access needs Starter.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: outputs are text you copy out, with Zapier, API and MCP access.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
Try Castmagic

Castmagic plans and pricing

PlanMonthlyBilled annuallyTranscribed hours (library)Seats
Hobby$29/mo$239/yr30Up to 3
Starter$69/mo$579/yr1005
Team$199/mo$1,669/yr4005 included; +$19/mo or $159/yr each
Business & ScaleFrom $999/moFrom $699/moCustomCustom

From Castmagic's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Hours are a library total that builds over time, not a monthly reset; more hours can be bought. AI outputs and clips are unlimited on every plan. No free plan or trial is listed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Castmagic cost?

On monthly billing, Hobby is $29, Starter $69 and Team $199 a month. Billed annually, they cost $239, $579 and $1,669 a year. Business & Scale starts at $699 a month (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Castmagic free?

No free plan or free trial is listed on Castmagic's pricing page; every plan is paid (checked 4 October 2026). Its terms say payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified, so check before you subscribe.

How do Castmagic's hours work?

Each plan includes a library of transcribed hours, 30 on Hobby, 100 on Starter and 400 on Team, which Castmagic says you build up over time. You can buy more hours at any time. AI outputs and clips are unlimited.

What does Castmagic do?

It transcribes audio and video and turns each recording into content: show notes, timestamps, summaries, blog posts, newsletters, social posts, quotes, clips and audiograms.

Does Castmagic have an API?

Yes. API access is included on the Starter and Team plans, not on Hobby. Castmagic also offers a Claude MCP integration to search across recordings.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Castmagic pricing, Castmagic homepage, Castmagic terms, Opus Clip pricing, Descript pricing.

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Tags

#Podcasting#ContentRepurposing#AITranscription

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