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Tapesearch: Podcast Transcript Search Engine

Tapesearch helps market researchers, journalists, and content creators locate specific mentions or trends across thousands of podcasts. It is designed for teams that need to monitor brand mentions or conduct audio-based research.
  • Data and Analytics
  • AI Search
  • Market researchers
  • Journalists
  • Content creators
  • Financial analysts
  • Academic researchers
  • Advertising professionals

Pricing

Paid plans start at $16.66/month for the Pro tier. Higher tiers include Insights and API Access, with 2 months free for annual billing.

At a glance

Best for
Market researchers, Journalists, Content creators, Financial analysts, Academic researchers
Key use cases
Brand Mention Tracking, Market Research, Journalistic Sourcing, Podcast Content Management, Ad Slot Research
Integrations
REST API, IFTTT, Zapier
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How AI is used

Tapesearch is a search engine designed to make podcast audio searchable by indexing transcripts. Users can search for keywords or phrases and go directly to the relevant timestamp in the recording, which may reduce the need to listen to hours of audio.

The tool is designed for professionals such as market researchers, financial analysts, and journalists who gather information from spoken content. It also supports podcasters who want to search their own archives or provide transcripts to their audience.

Beyond search, the platform includes an AI Chat feature for querying multiple podcasts and an alert system to track specific keywords. Buyers should note that while the transcription is generally accurate, errors may occur with names, fast speech, or audio with background music.

Buyers should confirm whether they require simple search and download capabilities or the trend monitoring and higher alert limits found in the Insights tier.

Key Features

  • Transcript Search

    Search through a database of transcripts to find specific words or phrases.

  • Timestamp Navigation

    Jump to a specific moment in a podcast recording based on the search result.

  • AI Chat Querying

    Use large language models to ask questions and extract information across multiple podcasts.

  • Keyword Email Alerts

    Receive notifications when tracked keywords or phrases are mentioned in new podcast transcripts.

  • Transcript Downloads

    Export transcripts in TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON formats.

  • Trends Monitoring

    Visualize how specific topics and conversation patterns evolve over time across podcasts.

  • API Access

    Access search and transcript download endpoints for integration into other applications.

Use Cases

  • Brand Mention Tracking

    Monitoring podcasts for mentions of a company or product to track public conversation.

  • Market Research

    Identifying industry trends and consumer behavior through authentic conversations.

  • Journalistic Sourcing

    Finding expert commentary and timestamped quotes to source context for stories.

  • Podcast Content Management

    Searching through previous episodes to help create new content or distribute transcripts to listeners.

  • Ad Slot Research

    Identifying which podcasts offer sponsored slots for specific brands and tracking ad volume.

Integrations

  • REST API
  • IFTTT
  • Zapier

FAQ

What is Tapesearch?

Tapesearch is a search engine that indexes podcast transcripts, allowing users to find specific words or phrases and jump directly to that point in the audio.

Are all podcasts included in Tapesearch?

The database includes the most popular podcasts based on Apple Podcasts ratings, but paywalled or exclusive podcasts (such as those on Spotify) are not yet included.

How accurate are the transcriptions?

The AI is generally accurate, but errors may occur with people's names, fast speech, or when speakers talk over music.

Which pricing plan is right for me?

The Pro plan supports basic search and transcript downloads, while the Insights plan is designed for those needing trend charts and higher email alert limits.

Source category: Data & Analytics

Source subcategory: AI Search

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