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8 Best Podcast Recording Software of 2026
This list is for marketing teams and podcast hosts who record interviews with remote guests and want the result to sound and look like it came from a studio. Every tool here records each participant locally or captures isolated tracks, so a weak connection does not ruin the take. We compared documented features and published prices for 8 tools, from all-in-one recorders such as Riverside, Zencastr and Descript to live studios such as StreamYard, Ecamm and Restream and audio specialists such as Cleanfeed and Adobe Podcast. Scores weigh features at 40%, ease of use at 30% and value at 30%. Prices were checked in November 2026.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · 8 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 12, 2026
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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Riverside is our top pick: Pro records up to 4K video and 48kHz audio per guest, includes text-based editing, clips and hosting, and costs $24 per month billed annually. Zencastr is a close second and the best free option, recording up to 6 participants in 4K with 48kHz WAV audio at no cost. Descript is the pick for teams that edit in-house, since Rooms recordings arrive transcribed. StreamYard, Ecamm and Restream suit shows that also go out live, while Cleanfeed and Adobe Podcast are strongest for audio-first podcasts.
Top picks
Best overall
Riverside
8.9 / 10
Marketing teams recording remote video interviews for podcasts, clips and webinars
Read the review →Runner-up
Zencastr
8.8 / 10
Hosts who want studio-quality remote recording without a monthly fee
Read the review →Also great
Descript
8.6 / 10
Teams that edit the recording themselves and want transcripts the moment the session ends
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | Marketing teams recording remote video interviews for podcasts, clips and webinars | Free plan; Pro $24 per month billed annually ($29 monthly), Grow $34, Webinar $79, Business on request | 8.9 |
| 2 | Zencastr | Hosts who want studio-quality remote recording without a monthly fee | Free Vibecastr plan; Enterprise pricing on request (USD check pending) | 8.8 |
| 3 | Descript | Teams that edit the recording themselves and want transcripts the moment the session ends | Free plan; Hobbyist $16 per person per month billed annually ($24 monthly), Creator $24, Business $50 | 8.6 |
| 4 |  StreamYard | Hosts who stream an interview live and keep the recording for the podcast | Free plan; Essential $14.99 per month billed yearly ($18.99 monthly), Core $35.99, Advanced $68.99 | 8.5 |
| 5 |  Adobe Podcast | Audio-first hosts who want cleanup and editing in the browser | Free to start; Premium available through the Adobe Firefly Pro plan (USD check pending) | 8.3 |
| 6 |  Cleanfeed | Audio podcasts and radio producers who care about low latency and clean sound | Free Lite plan, including commercial use; Pro $36 per month for businesses or $23 at the subsidized rate, 20% off yearly | 8.3 |
| 7 |  Ecamm | Mac-based hosts producing branded video shows with multiple cameras | Standard $16 per month billed as $192 a year, Pro $32 per month billed as $384 a year; 14-day free trial | 8.0 |
| 8 |  Restream | Teams that stream interview shows to many channels at once and keep cloud recordings | Free plan; Standard $19 per month, Professional $49, Business $239 | 7.8 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Riverside
Browser and app recording studio that captures each guest locally in up to 4K, with text-based editing, hosting and live streaming on higher plans.
riverside.com8.9
out of 10
Best for: Marketing teams recording remote video interviews for podcasts, clips and webinars
Riverside covers the full path from a remote interview to published clips, which is why it leads this list. Each participant is recorded on their own device, and Pro at $24 per month billed annually raises quality to 4K video and 48kHz audio, removes the watermark and adds a host teleprompter. Recording itself is unlimited; the limit is on separate track downloads, set at 15 hours a month on Pro. Editing happens in the same account: unlimited text-based editing and transcriptions, filler word and silence removal, AI eye contact and Magic Clips for social cuts. Grow at $34 adds 1080p multistreaming to unlimited destinations, and Webinar at $79 adds registration, polls and a HubSpot sync, which suits B2B marketing teams that run interview series as lead generation. The free plan is only a taste, with a one-off 2 hours of multi-track recording at 720p, and producer controls, SSO and Salesforce sync sit on the custom Business plan.
Standout feature
Pro records each participant locally in up to 4K video and 48kHz audio for $24 per month billed annually.
Use cases
B2B content marketers
Record a monthly customer interview series in 4K
Outcome: Separate tracks for a full episode plus social clips
Podcast hosts
Interview guests in other countries without studio time
Outcome: Local recordings that hold up on weak connections
Demand generation teams
Run a recorded interview as a webinar with registration
Outcome: Leads synced to HubSpot from the Webinar plan
Key features
- Pro records up to 4K video and 48kHz audio with no watermark
- Separate audio and video tracks per participant: 15 download hours a month on Pro, 20 on Grow, 25 on Webinar
- Unlimited text-based editing, transcriptions, Magic Clips and AI show notes on Pro
- Grow adds 1080p live streaming to unlimited destinations, custom RTMP and podcast hosting for 2 shows
- Webinar plan hosts up to 100 registrants and syncs leads to HubSpot
Pros
- Recording time is unlimited on paid plans; only separate track downloads are capped
- Teleprompter for the host and in-person multi-cam recording are included on Pro
- One subscription covers recording, editing, clips and publishing to YouTube, Spotify and Apple
Cons
- Free plan gives a one-off 2 hours of multi-track recording at up to 720p with a watermark
- Producer mode, collaborative editing and SSO need the Business plan
- Extra editor seats on Pro, Grow and Webinar are a paid add-on
Rank 2 · Runner-up
Zencastr
Remote podcast studio with a free plan that records 4K video and 48kHz WAV audio, plus AI editing, hosting and live streaming.
zencastr.com8.8
out of 10
Best for: Hosts who want studio-quality remote recording without a monthly fee
Zencastr's current pricing page lists one self-serve plan, Vibecastr, and it is free. That plan records up to 6 participants with separate audio and video tracks, video at up to 4K and audio as 48kHz WAV or 44kHz MP3, using local recording, progressive uploading and automatic cloud backups. Track storage and separate track recording are unlimited. Editing covers text-based and multi-track editing, unlimited transcription hours in 11 languages, chapter, title and description generation, eye contact and face centering correction, and filler word removal. Hosting is included as well, with unlimited audio and video hosting for up to 5 shows, analytics and distribution to the major podcast apps, plus 1080p live streaming. The limits sit on reach rather than recording: 6,000 video RSS and 60,000 video views. Larger teams talk to sales for Enterprise. For hosts and small marketing teams, it is the strongest free recorder here.
Standout feature
Its free plan records up to 6 participants in 4K video with 48kHz WAV audio and unlimited track storage.
Use cases
Independent podcast hosts
Record weekly remote interviews
Outcome: 4K video and WAV audio without a subscription
Small marketing teams
Launch a branded video podcast
Outcome: Recording, hosting and distribution in one free account
Mobile-first creators
Record and publish from a phone
Outcome: Episodes made with the iOS app
Key features
- Free plan records up to 6 participants in up to 4K video with 48kHz WAV audio
- Local recording with progressive uploading and automatic cloud backups
- Unlimited transcription hours in 11 languages, filler word and long pause removal
- Unlimited audio and video hosting for up to 5 podcast shows with distribution to major platforms
- Live streaming in 1080p and web and iOS apps
Pros
- Separate audio and video tracks and unlimited track storage on the free plan
- Free plan includes 4 collaboration seats
- Editing by chatting with an AI producer, plus show notes and transcripts
Cons
- Free plan caps a session at 6 participants
- Video RSS is capped at 6,000 and video views at 60,000 on the free plan
- Custom limits and roles and permissions require a sales conversation for Enterprise
Rank 3 · Also great
Descript
Text-based audio and video editor with Rooms, a browser recording studio that records every participant locally in up to 4K.
descript.com8.6
out of 10
Best for: Teams that edit the recording themselves and want transcripts the moment the session ends
Descript started as an editor and now records too: its Rooms studio runs in the browser, records every participant on their own machine in up to 4K, uploads as it goes and keeps a cloud backup. Files arrive in the project already transcribed, so the edit starts by deleting words in a document. Rooms adds timestamped editor comments during the session, two simultaneous screen shares and live captions, and on Business and Enterprise a Control Room where up to 10 producers can direct with push-to-talk. The AI tools are the reason to choose it: Studio Sound, filler word removal, Eye Contact and Automatic Multicam, which keeps the speaker on screen. Pricing is per editor. Hobbyist costs $16 per person per month billed annually with 10 media hours and 1080p exports, Creator $24 with 30 hours and 4K, and Business $50 with 40 hours and Brand Studio. Heavy recorders should watch the media hour caps.
Standout feature
Rooms recordings arrive already transcribed, so editing the interview starts as editing a document.
Use cases
Content marketers
Record a guest interview and cut it the same day
Outcome: Edited episode and clips from a transcript
Video podcast producers
Direct a live session from a Control Room
Outcome: Notes for the editor timestamped in real time
Product marketers
Record two guests demoing on screen
Outcome: Both screen shares captured with camera tracks
Key features
- Rooms records each participant locally in up to 4K and uploads as it goes with a cloud backup
- Recordings land in the project already transcribed, in 25 languages
- Control Room lets up to 10 producers run a session with push-to-talk on Business and Enterprise
- Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Eye Contact and Automatic Multicam
- Sessions can be scheduled through Google Calendar or Outlook
Pros
- Editing the transcript edits the audio and video
- Two people can share screens at once and both are recorded
- Timestamped editor comments during the session show up in the project
Cons
- Hobbyist includes 10 media hours a month and exports at 1080p; 4K export starts on Creator at $24
- Free plan includes 60 media minutes a month
- Async guest recording with a teleprompter is an Enterprise feature
Rank 4
StreamYard
Browser studio for live streaming and recording with up to 10 people, including local recordings for each guest.
streamyard.com8.5
out of 10
Best for: Hosts who stream an interview live and keep the recording for the podcast
StreamYard is a live streaming studio first, but its local recordings make it a workable podcast recorder: each participant's device saves a separate audio and video file and uploads it in the background, so a weak connection does not spoil the take. Guests join from a browser or phone with no account. Paid plans record up to 10 people. Audio gets echo cancellation, AI background noise removal and up to 256kbps. The plan structure matters. Essential at $14.99 per month billed yearly adds unlimited streaming and 1080p, Core at $35.99 removes the logo and unlocks unlimited local recordings, cloud recording and 50 hours of storage, and Advanced at $68.99 adds 4K local recordings and 8 multistream destinations. These three plans are for individual use only, so a marketing department needs StreamYard Business. It suits hosts who stream to LinkedIn or YouTube and want the recording for the podcast feed too.
Standout feature
Local recordings save a separate audio and video file on each participant's device while the show streams.
Use cases
B2B hosts
Stream an interview to LinkedIn and YouTube
Outcome: Live audience plus a recording for the feed
Solo podcasters
Record a video podcast with 2 to 3 guests
Outcome: Per-guest files for post-production
Event marketers
Run a branded live show with overlays
Outcome: Recorded episode with the brand on screen
Key features
- Local recordings save a separate audio and video file on each participant's device
- Record with up to 10 people on paid plans; guests join from a browser or phone
- Echo cancellation, AI background noise removal and audio up to 256kbps
- Core adds unlimited local recordings, 10 on-screen participants and 50 hours of storage
- Advanced adds 4K local recordings and multistreaming to 8 destinations
Pros
- Guests need no account or download
- Free plan includes 2 hours of local recordings a month
- 7-day money-back guarantee on the first charge
Cons
- Unlimited local recordings start on Core at $35.99 per month billed yearly
- 4K local recording requires Advanced
- Essential, Core and Advanced are for individual use; teams need a Business plan
Rank 5
Adobe Podcast
Browser studio from Adobe for remote audio and video recording, text-based editing and Enhance Speech cleanup.
adobe.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: Audio-first hosts who want cleanup and editing in the browser
Adobe Podcast is the simplest way on this list to record a clean remote conversation without installing anything. In Studio you send guests a link, and each participant's audio is captured in their own browser and saved continuously, so a dropped connection does not wipe the session. Video is optional and exports as 1080p or 720p MP4; audio downloads as 48kHz, 16-bit WAV. Separate tracks per speaker are a Premium feature. After the session, transcription with speaker detection opens a text-based editor, and Enhance Speech, Adobe's best-known tool, removes noise and levels voices in one step. Adobe now sells Premium through the Firefly Pro plan, and we could not confirm a USD price from the page as fetched here. For marketing teams producing video-first shows, Riverside or Descript go further, but audio-first hosts get strong cleanup with little setup.
Standout feature
Studio captures each participant's audio in their own browser and saves it continuously, then exports 48kHz WAV tracks.
Use cases
Audio podcast hosts
Record a remote guest from a browser link
Outcome: Clean 48kHz WAV tracks per speaker
Marketing teams
Rescue an interview recorded in a noisy room
Outcome: Enhanced speech without a sound engineer
Editors
Cut an episode from its transcript
Outcome: Faster rough cuts with speaker labels
Key features
- Studio records each participant's audio in their browser and saves it continuously during the session
- Separate tracks per speaker as 48kHz, 16-bit WAV files, with Premium
- Optional video recording exported as 1080p or 720p MP4
- Text-based editing and speaker detection after transcription
- Enhance Speech removes background noise and levels voices
Pros
- Guests join from a link in the browser
- Continuous saving protects the recording if a connection drops
- Imports multitrack recordings from Zoom and Restream
Cons
- Per-speaker track downloads are a Premium feature
- Video tops out at 1080p
- Premium pricing is bundled into Adobe Firefly Pro rather than shown as a standalone podcast plan
Rank 6
Cleanfeed
Browser-based live audio studio for broadcast-grade remote interviews, with isolated tracks per guest on Pro.
cleanfeed.net8.3
out of 10
Best for: Audio podcasts and radio producers who care about low latency and clean sound
Cleanfeed does one job, live remote audio, and is used by radio and voice-over professionals for it. Recording time is unlimited on every plan, and the free Lite tier allows commercial use with up to 2 guests in mono. Pro, at $36 per month for businesses or $23 at the subsidized rate for personal, charity and education use, raises the guest count to 32, records an isolated track for each guest, adds stereo channels and brings audio repair modes such as No Headphones for guests who join without them. Producers get markers and notes, buffer control and auxiliary outputs that send isolated tracks live into a DAW. Yearly renewal takes another 20% off. There is no editor, transcription or hosting, and video only arrives with Cinema at $2,500 a year. For marketing teams making a video podcast this is a component, not a full platform.
Standout feature
Pro records an isolated audio track for each of up to 32 guests with unlimited recording time.
Use cases
Radio and audio producers
Bring a remote guest into a live show
Outcome: Low-latency audio with isolated tracks
Audio podcast hosts
Record a panel of several remote guests
Outcome: One clean track per guest for mixing
Voice-over directors
Direct a remote session into Pro Tools
Outcome: Live routing through auxiliary outputs
Key features
- Unlimited recording time on every plan, including free Lite
- Pro hosts up to 32 guests with an isolated audio track for each
- Audio repair modes, including No Headphones and Full repair
- Stereo remote channels, buffer control and up to 4 local audio sources on Pro
- Auxiliary outputs route isolated tracks live into another application
Pros
- Lite is free for commercial use
- Markers and notes during recording on Pro
- Subsidized $23 rate for personal use, charities and education
Cons
- Audio only on Lite and Pro; video starts with Cinema at $2,500 a year
- Lite allows 2 guests, mono channels and no multitrack recording
- No built-in editing, transcription or hosting
Rank 7
Ecamm
Mac app for live streaming and recording with a camera switcher, scenes, overlays and browser-based remote guests.
ecamm.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: Mac-based hosts producing branded video shows with multiple cameras
Ecamm is a production studio for the Mac rather than a browser recorder, and that changes who should buy it. The host runs the show from a desktop app with a live camera switcher, saved scenes, titles, green screen and Stream Deck control, and can mix in HDMI capture cards, NDI sources, DeckLink and DSLR cameras over USB. Up to ten remote guests join from a web browser. Every broadcast is saved to the Mac, and Pro records isolated audio and video for each track, adds Ecamm Interview, a virtual mic and webcam, and 4K streaming. Standard costs $16 per month billed as $192 a year and Pro $32 billed as $384. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial without a card and a 14-day refund window lower the risk. Windows users and teams that want guests to record locally in their own browsers should look at Riverside or Zencastr.
Standout feature
One Mac app switches cameras, adds overlays and records isolated audio and video tracks on Pro.
Use cases
Brand video hosts
Produce a weekly show with two cameras and overlays
Outcome: Polished episodes without a video crew
Marketing teams on Mac
Interview remote guests and stream at the same time
Outcome: Live show plus a local recording
Educators and coaches
Present slides with a guest on screen
Outcome: Picture-in-picture recordings ready to post
Key features
- Up to ten remote video guests who join from a web browser
- Isolated audio and video recording of each track on Pro
- Live camera switcher with saved scenes, titles and Stream Deck control
- Supports HDMI capture, NDI, Blackmagic DeckLink and DSLR cameras over USB
- Every broadcast is saved locally to the Mac
Pros
- 14-day trial of Standard and Pro features with no credit card
- Full refund within 14 days of signing up
- Multistreaming to 10 destinations on Standard
Cons
- Mac only, requiring macOS 11.2 or newer
- Ecamm Interview and isolated recording require Pro at $32 per month
- No permanent free plan
Rank 8
Restream
Multistreaming platform with a browser Studio for guests, cloud recordings, 4K recording and transcription.
restream.io7.8
out of 10
Best for: Teams that stream interview shows to many channels at once and keep cloud recordings
Restream earns its place for teams whose interviews are live shows first. The browser Studio holds 6 on-screen participants on the free plan and 10 on paid plans, and the core of the product is multistreaming: 3 channels on Standard at $19 per month, 5 on Professional at $49 and 8 on Business at $239. Professional is the plan for recording quality, adding 1080p streaming and 4K Ultra HD recording, plus dual-format streaming to horizontal and vertical platforms. Cloud recordings run up to 10 hours per stream on paid plans, and recordings can be transcribed in 39 languages. Business brings 2 team seats, co-producer mode and workspaces. As a podcast recorder it is weaker than the specialists: Studio video is 720p on Free and Standard, and recordings are kept for 15 days on lower plans. Adobe Podcast can import Restream multitrack recordings for editing.
Standout feature
Professional records in 4K Ultra HD while streaming to 5 channels at once.
Use cases
Social media teams
Stream a weekly interview to YouTube, LinkedIn and X
Outcome: One show reaching several audiences
Company comms teams
Run a town hall style interview with a co-producer
Outcome: Live production with a backstage operator
Creators
Turn a live interview into vertical clips
Outcome: Short clips without a separate editor
Key features
- Studio supports 6 on-screen participants on the free plan and 10 on paid plans
- Professional records in 4K Ultra HD and streams in 1080p
- Cloud recordings of up to 10 hours per stream on paid plans
- Transcription of recordings in 39 languages
- Business adds co-producer mode, 2 team seats and team workspaces
Pros
- Streams to 3 channels on Standard and 8 on Business
- Guest channels let guests add their own channels to the event
- Clips add-on turns streams into short vertical clips
Cons
- Studio video is 720p on Free and Standard
- Recordings are stored for 15 days on lower plans and 30 days on Business
- 4K recording starts on Professional at $49 per month
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best podcast recording software for remote interviews?
Riverside is our top pick for remote interviews. Its Pro plan records each participant locally in up to 4K video and 48kHz audio for $24 per month billed annually, and includes text-based editing, Magic Clips and podcast hosting.
+What is the best free podcast recording software?
Zencastr has the strongest free plan. It records up to 6 participants with separate tracks in up to 4K video and 48kHz WAV audio, with unlimited track storage and transcription. Cleanfeed Lite is free for audio-only interviews with 2 guests, including commercial use.
+How much does podcast recording software cost?
Paid plans on this list start at $14.99 per month for StreamYard Essential billed yearly. Descript Hobbyist and Ecamm Standard cost $16 per month billed annually, and Riverside Pro costs $24 per month billed annually, as of November 2026.
+Is Riverside better than Zencastr?
Riverside is better for teams that want hosting, webinars and live streaming on one paid plan, while Zencastr is better on cost. Zencastr's free plan records 4K video and 48kHz WAV audio for up to 6 people, while Riverside's free plan is limited to 2 hours of multi-track recording at 720p.
+Can I record a podcast with remote guests in separate tracks?
Yes. Riverside, Zencastr, Descript Rooms, StreamYard local recordings and Adobe Podcast Premium all give each guest a separate track recorded on their own device. Cleanfeed Pro records isolated audio tracks for up to 32 guests.
+What happened to SquadCast?
SquadCast has joined Descript. Its pricing page now lists Descript plans, and Descript Rooms is the remote recording studio inside Descript, recording each participant locally in up to 4K.
+Which podcast recording software works best on a Mac?
Ecamm is built only for the Mac and requires macOS 11.2 or newer. It adds a live camera switcher, scenes and up to ten browser guests, with isolated audio and video recording on the Pro plan at $32 per month billed annually.
About this list
Updated November 12, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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