Headliner
Turn podcast audio into social video clips, automatically
Best for: Podcasters who want to repurpose episodes into social media video content without hiring a video editor
Free tierFrom $10/mo Visit HeadlinerHeadliner converts podcast episodes into audiograms, captioned video clips, and social-ready content for YouTube and social media platforms. It supports transcription in 100+ languages, auto-posting to social platforms, and a website embed widget for podcast discovery. Over 1.5 million creators and brands use the platform.
Key features
- Automatic audiogram and captioned video clip creation from audio
- Transcription in 100+ languages
- Auto-posting to social media platforms and YouTube
- 1080p video export up to 2 hours (Pro)
- Podcast website embed widget (Disco)
- Mobile app for on-the-go clip creation
Our take
Headliner is the most accessible entry point in the audiogram and clip creation space - the free tier is real and usable, and the automation pipeline that clips and posts from each new episode is a genuine time-saver. The transcription quality is solid across languages. The main limitations show up on the free plan: the watermarked output and single podcast automation cap mean you will hit the ceiling quickly if you are running more than one show. The Pro plan at $25.99/month is fair for what you get, though Descript and Opus Clip compete here with more editing depth.
Pros
- Generous free tier with no credit card required
- Strong multi-language transcription coverage
- Podcast automation pipeline saves significant time each episode
- 1.5 million user base signals a stable, well-supported product
Cons
- Free plan watermarks most output and caps automation at one podcast
- Video editing depth is shallow compared to Descript or Opus Clip
- Pricing shown is 'discounted' from higher list prices - actual long-term pricing unclear
Headliner pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Free | $0.00 | - | Ad-supported; 1 unwatermarked audiogram/month, unlimited watermarked, 2 hrs/mo transcription |
| Basic | $9.99 | - | Ad-free; 10 unwatermarked audiograms/month, auto-posting, custom templates; $7.99/mo billed annually |
| Pro | $25.99 | - | Unlimited unwatermarked video, unlimited transcription, up to 2-hr video exports; $19.99/mo billed annually |
