Listen 411
Transcribe podcasts quickly and cheaply, pay-as-you-go.
At a glance
Starts at
Starting at $0.06 per minute + $1 per file
Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Quick transcriptions of short to mid-length episodes.
Not for
Long-form Content Creators
3.8 out of 5
Scored by Alex after real useOur verdict
Listen411 is fast and affordable for quick transcriptions. It’s not ideal for complex or long audio files that need detailed summarization.
✓What it does well
FastTranscribes one-hour episodes in about one minute.
CheapPricing is pay-as-you-go with no subscription required.
Multiple FormatsSupports plain text, SRT, VTT, and JSON outputs for the transcript.
✕Where it falls short
Long FilesMay take longer to transcribe files over an hour.
Language LimitationsSupports limited language options; some languages may have inaccuracies.
Detailed SummariesDoes not provide detailed summaries automatically, only basic transcriptions.
Key features
Automatic Language DetectionDetects the language in your audio file.
Multiple FormatsGenerates transcripts in plain text, SRT, VTT, and JSON formats.
Email NotificationsNotifies you once the transcription is complete.
Detailed SummariesGenerates basic transcriptions but not detailed summaries.