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Podcastle vs SquadCast

Side-by-side comparison of Podcastle and SquadCast.

Tool
Podcastle

Record, edit, and publish podcasts in browser

SquadCast

Studio-quality remote podcast recording, wherever guests are

Starting price
11.99/mo
16/mo
Founded
2017
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

Podcastle

Podcastle, recently rebranded as Async, is a browser-based audio and video production platform aimed at podcasters and solo creators. It handles remote recording, AI-powered noise removal, transcription-based editing, and voice cloning in one workspace. The free tier covers basic recording but caps exports and AI features. Paid plans start around $11.99 per month, making it competitive with dedicated tools like Descript for audio-first workflows.

SquadCast

SquadCast is a browser-based remote recording platform that captures separate, high-quality audio and video tracks from each participant locally, then uploads them progressively to the cloud. Podcasters and video creators use it to record remote interviews without the audio degradation of Zoom or phone calls. The progressive upload feature protects recordings from connection drops, which is a genuine differentiator, though storage limits on lower tiers can be a friction point for high-volume producers.

Choose
Podcastle

if you need video editing and transcription. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +No software install required; works entirely in a browser
  • +AI noise removal and audio enhancement are genuinely useful for home studios
  • +Text-based editing lets you cut audio by deleting transcript words
Choose
SquadCast

if you need video editing and transcription. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Local track recording preserves audio quality independent of internet speed
  • +Progressive upload to cloud reduces risk of losing a full recording on connection failure
  • +Separate audio and video tracks per participant give editors maximum flexibility

Which to choose

Podcastle and SquadCast both cover video editing, transcription, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.

Read the full reviews for Podcastle and SquadCast.

Pricing checked 3 Jun 2026.