Tool review
Podcastle
Record, edit, and publish podcasts in browser
What it is
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.
Key features
- ●Browser-based multi-track audio and video recording
- ●AI-powered background noise and echo removal
- ●Transcription-based text editing for audio
- ●AI voice cloning for gap filling
- ●Remote guest recording with separate audio tracks
- ●Basic podcast hosting and RSS feed generation
- ●Magic Dust one-click audio enhancement
- ●Auto-leveling and silence removal
Pros and cons
Pros
- +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
- +Voice cloning feature can fill short gaps with your own synthetic voice
- +Remote recording handles multiple guests without third-party tools
- +Free tier is usable for basic projects before committing
Cons
- –Export limits on the free plan become a friction point quickly
- –Voice cloning requires a minimum recording sample and produces inconsistent results on accented speech
- –Video editing capabilities are limited compared to dedicated video tools
- –Hosting is available but lacks the analytics depth of standalone hosting platforms
- –Processing time for AI features can lag on longer episodes
- –Customer support response times have drawn complaints in user reviews
Who it's for
- ●Solo podcasters who want to record and edit without installing software
- ●Creators doing remote interviews who need separate guest tracks
- ●Podcasters recording in noisy environments who rely on AI cleanup
- ●Beginners who want an all-in-one workspace instead of stitching tools together
- ●Teams producing multiple shows who need a shared browser-based workspace