Podcastle vs Swell AI
Side-by-side comparison of Podcastle and Swell AI for content creators.
Record, edit, and publish podcasts in browser
Turns podcast audio into written content automatically
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.
Swell AI
Swell AI ingests podcast episodes, YouTube videos, or audio files and generates transcripts, show notes, blog posts, social clips, and newsletters from a single upload. It targets podcasters and video creators who want to repurpose content without hiring a writer. The output quality is solid for first drafts but typically needs editing before publishing. A free tier exists with limited monthly credits.
Which to choose
Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Podcastle and Swell AI.