Flect

Flect

Flect searches podcast transcripts so you can find spoken moments without remembering exact words. You describe what was said in plain language, and it returns YouTube clips linked to the exact timestamp where that discussion starts. The index covers 50+ podcast channels, more than 18,000 episodes, and over 50,000 hours of audio content with daily updates.

YouTube search only checks titles and descriptions, and keyword tools miss synonyms entirely. Flect leans on OpenAI text embeddings to match meaning across transcripts, then layers podcast, video, and date filters on top. That pairing targets clip finding instead of summarizing whole episodes or browsing show catalogs.

Podcast listeners who want to quote a guest, journalists tracking a topic across shows, and researchers sampling long interviews get more from this workflow than scrolling episode lists. Sign in with Google unlocks unlimited searches, saved history, and sharing clips with timestamp links. Free accounts already include unlimited searches across the top 50+ podcast library.

Top Features:
  1. OpenAI text embeddings match transcript meaning, not just spoken keywords

  2. 50+ podcast channels indexed with 18,000+ episodes and 50,000+ hours searchable

  3. Search results link to exact YouTube timestamps with contextual preview snippets

  4. Free plan includes unlimited searches across the top 50+ podcast video library

  5. Filter results by podcast channel, video, or time period before watching

  6. Pro plan at $5 per month unlocks additional video library access

Pros:
  1. Natural language search finds clips without exact keywords.

  2. Exact timestamp links skip scrubbing through hours of audio.

  3. Free tier offers unlimited searches on 50+ podcast channels.

  4. Layered filters narrow results by podcast, video, or date range.

Cons:
  1. Index covers YouTube-hosted podcast channels, not private RSS feeds.

  2. AI chat with YouTube channels on Pro is still marked coming soon.

  3. Premium custom indexing caps at 5 channels and 1,250 hours unless you contact support.

  4. Solo indie project with a smaller catalog than mass-market podcast apps.

FAQs:

Is Flect free to use?

Yes. Flect's Free plan costs $0 per month and includes unlimited searches, access to the top 50+ podcast video library, and save and share clip tools. Google sign-in is required for unlimited searches and saved history.

How much does Flect Pro cost?

Flect Pro costs $5 per month. It includes everything in the Free plan plus access to more video libraries. The pricing page also lists an AI chat with YouTube channels feature as coming soon on Pro.

What podcasts does Flect index?

Flect indexes 50+ podcast channels on YouTube, including Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss, All-In Podcast, SmartLess, and My First Million. The about page lists more than 18,000 episodes and over 50,000 hours of searchable content.

How does Flect search work?

Flect uses OpenAI text embeddings to understand natural language queries against YouTube podcast transcripts. Results return relevant clips with exact timestamps, text snippets for preview, and filters for podcast, video, or time period.

Does Flect require an account?

Flect lets you try searches on the homepage without signing up. Unlimited searches, saved history, and premium library access require signing in with Google. The pricing page lists upgrade paths for Pro and Premium plans.

What is included in Flect Premium?

Flect Premium costs $25 per month and includes everything in Pro plus custom video libraries. The plan includes 5 custom channels and 1,250 hours of indexed content, with more hours available by contacting support.

Pricing:

Freemium

Tags:

Podcast Search
Transcript Search
YouTube Podcasts
Semantic Search
Timestamp Clips

Tech used:

Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Webpack
Ruby
OpenAI
Supabase
FastAPI
AWS Lambda

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