Podcast hosting with transcripts

Host the episode and the transcript in the same place.

Podcast hosting with transcripts means the text of an episode lives with the episode: in the RSS feed as a Podcast 2.0 transcript tag, as downloadable VTT and SRT files, and on a public transcript page search engines can read. EasyCast transcribes an episode’s uploaded audio in English, then republishes the text wherever the episode is published.

Reviewed by EasyCast Studio - Updated October 4, 2026

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Free tier

Free · 30 min · 1 GB

Entry paid plan

Starter · $9.99/mo

Transcript output

VTT · SRT · RSS tag

Short answer

Transcripts belong with the episode, not in a separate folder.

EasyCast stores a transcript on each episode, emits podcast:transcript tags in the RSS feed when one exists, offers VTT and SRT export, and, when the podcast’s public site is enabled, serves a public transcript page at /p/<show>/<episode>/transcript. Listening apps decide whether to display a transcript, so treat in-app display as best-effort.

What ships with the episode

Transcripts in the feed, on the page, and as caption files

The transcript is useful when it travels with the episode instead of sitting in another tool.

Transcript stored with the episode

Upload an audio file (MP3, WAV, M4A, or AAC) into the episode workspace and transcribe it, keeping the text attached to the episode it belongs to.

VTT and SRT export

Download timecoded subtitle files for a published episode, ready for captions, video, or an archive.

podcast:transcript in the RSS feed

When an episode has a transcript, EasyCast emits Podcast 2.0 transcript tags pointing at that episode’s VTT and SRT files.

A public transcript page per episode

A transcribed episode can serve an indexable page at /p/<show>/<episode>/transcript once the podcast’s public site is enabled, so readers and crawlers get the text on the web too.

Chapter tags only when you have chapters

The podcast:chapters tag is emitted only when the published episode already has saved chapter data, so the feed never points at chapters that do not exist.

English transcription stored with the episode

Transcription is English-only and generated automatically. The finished text is saved on the episode so the feed, the caption files, and the public page all describe the same text.

Workflow map

From episode media to a transcript that travels with it.

The transcript stays on the episode, so the feed, the caption files, and the public page all describe the same text. Caption files are available once the episode is published.

Step	Job	EasyCast fit
1	Upload audio	Add an audio file (MP3, WAV, M4A, or AAC) to the episode workspace.
2	Transcribe	Create an English transcript that is stored on the episode, not exported into a separate account.
3	Publish	Enable the podcast’s public site, then publish the episode to emit the transcript in the RSS feed and serve a public transcript page.
4	Export captions	Once the episode is published, download VTT or SRT for captions, video, or an archive.

Decision guide

When to publish transcripts with the episode

You want transcripts for accessibility and search

Attach a transcript to every public episode

Text on the page and in the feed gives readers, crawlers, and answer engines the episode content.

You need transcripts to display inside a listening app

Treat in-app display as best-effort

Each app decides whether and how it renders a podcast:transcript tag; EasyCast cannot guarantee that any given app shows the text.

You only need a one-off caption file

A standalone converter can be enough

If you never publish or host the episode here, a single-purpose subtitle tool may be the simpler path.

You want hosting, transcription, and production together

Use EasyCast to keep the text with the episode

Keeping transcription, hosting, and publishing in one workflow means the feed and the page share the same transcript.

Why EasyCast

EasyCast keeps the transcript attached to the episode.

Transcription, caption export, feed tags, and a public transcript page run in the same workflow as uploading, hosting, and publishing.

English transcription stored with each episode

VTT and SRT export for captions and video

Podcast 2.0 transcript tags in the public RSS feed

A public transcript page per episode at /p/<show>/<episode>/transcript

Free plan includes 30 audio minutes and 1 GB of storage

Chapter tags only when the episode already has saved chapter data

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FAQ

Questions, answered plainly.

What does podcast hosting with transcripts mean?

It means the transcript of an episode is stored and published with the episode: in the RSS feed as a Podcast 2.0 transcript tag, as VTT and SRT files you can download, and on a public transcript page.

Does EasyCast add transcripts to the podcast RSS feed?

Yes. When an episode has a transcript, EasyCast emits podcast:transcript tags that point at that episode’s VTT and SRT files. Episodes without a transcript do not get the tag.

Will transcripts appear inside Apple Podcasts or Spotify?

That is up to each listening app. EasyCast publishes the podcast:transcript tag and a public transcript page; we cannot guarantee whether or how a given app displays the text.

What transcript formats does EasyCast provide?

You get the transcript text on the episode, VTT and SRT export files, and a public transcript page. Transcription is English-only.

Do transcripts help podcast SEO?

A public transcript page gives search engines and answer engines the episode’s actual text, which can make the episode easier to understand and cite. It is not a guarantee of rankings.

How much does EasyCast cost?

EasyCast has a Free plan with 30 audio minutes and 1 GB of storage. Paid plans start with Starter at $9.99/month after a 14-day free trial. Transcription and VTT/SRT export are included.

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