Do I need one tool for every task?
Start with the work that slows publication. Test whether a single workflow covers it, or whether your current recording and editing tools should remain separate.
CICADAS GUIDE
The best AI tools for podcasters in 2026
Start with the task that takes the most review work: recording, editing, transcription or writing. A useful test compares the complete path from a recording to an output you would publish.
Last updated September 16, 2026.
Recording tools
Check the source before judging generated outputs.
- Test your microphone and remote guests with the same setup you plan to use.
- Check interruptions, separate speaker tracks and the file formats you can export.
Editing tools
Choose an editing workflow around the corrections you actually make.
- Try a cut across overlapping speakers and listen to the result.
- Check export quality and how long manual corrections take.
Audio review
Listen to the original and processed audio at the same playback level.
- Check that speech remains intelligible and natural.
- Keep the original recording available for comparison.
Transcription tools
Check names, terminology and speaker attribution against the recording.
- Use a glossary for names and product terms.
- Review the transcript before treating it as source material for publishing.
Written content tools
Judge the outputs you intend to publish.
- Use the same recording and intended audience for each test.
- Check quotations, speaker attribution, product names and the time needed to edit each draft.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Cicadas fit into a publishing workflow?
Cicadas starts from an audio recording or podcast RSS import. Review the transcript and confirm speakers, then generate written drafts using your saved voice and glossary.
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