What is Headliner
Create audiogram clips for social promotion of your episodes.
Key Features
- Audiogram creation with animated waveforms, captions, GIFs, and background images
- Automatic audiograms — auto-generates and posts clips every time a new episode is published
- AI-powered transcript-based editor ('Eddy') for editing audio/video and generating marketing copy
- Transcription and auto-captions in 100+ languages for accessibility and engagement
- AI video clipping — turn one full-length video into 10+ social-ready clips
- Platform-optimised export in multiple aspect ratios (square, portrait, landscape) and 1080p HD
- Disco website widget to recommend podcast content to readers on article pages
Why we like it
- Set-and-forget automation posts audiograms to social and YouTube every time you publish — zero extra work
- Transcribes in 100+ languages and exports 1080p captions, making content accessible and scroll-stopping
- Forever-free plan with no credit card required — ideal for new and independent podcasters
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous forever-free tier with no credit card required
- Automation saves significant time by auto-creating and posting audiograms on episode publish
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface accessible to non-technical users
- Integrates directly with podcast hosting platforms (e.g. Castos) and RSS feeds
Cons
- Mobile app is notably less feature-rich than the web version, with limited templates and editing controls
- Automated captions require manual review and correction for accuracy
- Not a recording or full hosting tool — podcasters still need a separate platform for those workflows
Who is using Headliner
Podcasters, radio producers, and audio-first content creators who want a fast, low-effort way to turn episodes into engaging social media videos without needing video editing skills.
- Solo podcasters promoting new episodes on social media with minimal effort
- Podcast networks automating audiogram creation and YouTube uploads at scale
- Media companies and radio shows repurposing audio into branded video clips
- Content marketers growing podcast audiences via short-form video on TikTok and Instagram Reels
- Educators and nonprofits using the free or discounted tier for accessible, captioned content
Headliner Pricing
Freemium
Forever Free tier (no credit card); Basic from ~$7.99/mo (10 unwatermarked videos, unlimited transcription, custom branding); Pro at $19.99/mo (unlimited everything); Enterprise pricing on request. Free plans available for educators, students, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Pricing details may change. Check the official website for the latest information.
What makes Headliner unique
Headliner stands out from alternatives like Wavve and Audiogram.co through its combination of automatic audiogram workflows — where no manual effort is needed after initial setup — and its AI-powered 'Eddy' editor that goes beyond clip creation to generate full marketing asset packs including social captions, show notes, and SEO keywords. Its Disco website widget (for driving listens from editorial pages) and an enterprise API for white-labelling the tool into hosting platforms add layers of reach that purely clip-focused competitors lack. Trusted by over 1.5 million creators and major broadcast brands, Headliner has the widest ecosystem of integrations and the most comprehensive free tier in the audiogram category.
Headliner Alternatives
Wavve, Audiogram.co, Descript, Opus Clip, Canva
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