How does Castmagic compare to Descript?

Descript focuses on audio and video editing with AI assistance. Castmagic focuses entirely on content repurposing - it does not edit your audio but produces far more written content formats. Many podcasters use both tools for different parts of their workflow.

Castmagic

Turn any recording into blog posts, show notes, and social clips

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About

Castmagic takes audio or video recordings and automatically generates transcripts, show notes, blog posts, newsletters, LinkedIn posts, Twitter threads, and highlight clips. One upload produces 10+ pieces of content, cutting hours of post-production work for podcasters and content marketers.

Quick Facts

Pricing: Paidfrom $23/mo
Categories: Write Content Market Better
Website: castmagic.io

Key Features

Automatic transcript with speaker labels and timestamps
10+ content formats from one upload: show notes, blog post, newsletter, social posts
AI highlight clip detection identifies the best moments
Custom AI prompts to generate any content format you need
Workspace sharing for team collaboration
Supports MP3, MP4, WAV, YouTube links, and Zoom recordings

Who It's For

Podcasters publishing 2+ episodes per weekContent marketers with recorded webinars and interviewsYouTubers repurposing video into written content

Pros

One upload genuinely produces 10+ usable content pieces
Show notes quality is the best of any tool in this category
Timestamp-based clips make finding highlights fast
Saves 4-6 hours of post-production work per episode
Supports Zoom and YouTube as input sources, not just file uploads

Cons

Accuracy dips noticeably on speakers with strong accents
No built-in video editor - clips still need trimming elsewhere
Expensive for creators publishing less than weekly
Transcript still needs a review pass before publishing

ShareTool Verdict- 8/10

The best tool for repurposing recorded content at scale. If you produce any audio or video regularly, it pays for itself in hours saved within one month. The show notes alone justify the Starter plan. Just budget time for a transcript accuracy pass before publishing.

What people are saying

0.81/10positive

Podcasters and content marketers consistently praise the time savings. The main friction points are transcript accuracy on accented speakers and the price for low-volume creators.

“Castmagic cut my post-production from 5 hours to 45 minutes per episode - it is not an exaggeration”

“The show notes quality is genuinely better than what I was writing manually”

Product Hunt

Common Use Cases

Generating podcast show notes and episode summaries automatically
Turning webinar recordings into blog posts and LinkedIn content
Repurposing YouTube videos into newsletter issues
Creating social media clips from long-form recorded content

Pricing Plans

Starter

$23/mo

300 minutes per month, all content formats, 1 workspace

Pro

$49/mo

1200 minutes per month, custom prompts, priority processing, 3 workspaces

Business

$99/mo

Unlimited minutes, team workspaces, API access, dedicated support

Frequently Asked Questions

What audio and video formats does Castmagic support?

Castmagic supports MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, and WebM file uploads. It also accepts YouTube URLs and Zoom cloud recording links directly, so you do not need to download the file first.

How accurate is the transcript?

Accuracy is generally 90-95% on clear English speakers. It dips to 80-85% with strong accents, heavy technical jargon, or poor recording quality. Always review the transcript before using it in published content.

Can I create custom content formats?

Yes - the Pro and Business plans let you write custom AI prompts. You can generate any format you want: sales follow-up emails, course outlines, FAQ pages, or anything else based on your recording.

Is there a free trial?

Yes - Castmagic offers a free trial with limited minutes so you can test the output quality before committing. No credit card required to start.