Pepys vs Podlog
Pepys
pepys.coPodlog
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| Figure | Pepys | Podlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · Podcast Transcription Software | 8.2 (#11) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Exports | Transcripts export to TXT, Markdown, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT and JSON, with timestamps carried into subtitle formats. | Users can download search results or transcripts as Markdown or plain text, or use a print-friendly view. |
| Integrations | Pepys integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Zoom, Telegram, Chrome, ChatGPT and Claude, and exposes a direct API and MCP server. | Podlog supports Telegram and email notifications and an optional Telegram bot for search, questions, transcripts, queue checks, and adding sources. |
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Pepys
Pepys converts uploaded audio, video, links, cloud recordings, and podcast feeds into searchable, timestamped transcripts. It transcribes in 99 or more languages with automatic language detection. Each transcript may include an AI summary, key moments or chapters, translation, and chat answers linked to timestamps. Supported inputs include MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV, plus links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and podcast RSS. Exports cover TXT, Markdown, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, and JSON, with timestamps retained in subtitle files. Integrations include Google Drive, OneDrive, Zoom, Telegram, Chrome, ChatGPT, and Claude; Pepys also offers a direct API and MCP server. API and integration use consume transcription credits without per-seat fees, subscriptions, or credit expiration. The Forever Free plan includes signup and demo minutes, while pay-as-you-go costs $0.85, paid once purchase. Source media is automatically purged after 30 days, while transcripts and exports remain.