Podcasting tools

Record, edit, host and distribute audio and video podcasts.

What to look for in podcasting tools

  • Separate track recording for remote guests (better quality and editing)
  • Behaviour on unstable internet connections
  • Hosting and distribution to major podcast directories
  • Editing tools such as noise reduction and filler-word removal

Podcasting tools in our database

Listed alphabetically — this is not a ranking. We only rank tools after hands-on testing.

Audacity

Podcasting

Free, open-source audio editing and recording software for Windows, macOS and Linux. A long-standing favourite for editing podcasts and…

Main use
Editing podcasts
Free plan
Yes
Pricing
Free & open source
Last reviewed
Not yet reviewed

Descript

AI Audio

An audio and video editor that transcribes your recording so you can edit it by editing the text. It also includes AI tools for cleaning…

Main use
Editing podcasts
Free plan
Not yet verified
Pricing
Not yet verified
Last reviewed
Not yet reviewed

ElevenLabs

AI Audio

An AI voice platform for realistic text-to-speech, voice cloning and dubbing. You paste text, choose a voice and download…

Main use
Voiceovers for videos
Free plan
Not yet verified
Pricing
Not yet verified
Last reviewed
Not yet reviewed

Riverside

Podcasting

A remote recording studio in the browser. Each participant is recorded locally, then uploaded, which helps keep quality high even when…

Main use
Remote podcast interviews
Free plan
Not yet verified
Pricing
Not yet verified
Last reviewed
Not yet reviewed

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