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Record, clean up and publish podcasts.
6 tools5 with a free plan3 with an API
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Text-based video and podcast editor with AI tools for creators and teams
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Editing, color, VFX, audio and photo post-production in one desktop app
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Record, edit, stream and publish podcasts and video with AI tools
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WAI voiceovers from text using voices licensed from professional voice actors
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AI voiceovers from text using voices licensed from professional voice actors
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Podcasting tools compared
From each vendor's own pages, re-checked every two months. Of 5 tools we checked, 1 of 2 that state a policy don't train AI on your content, and 3 hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
How to choose podcasting tools
Podcasting tools split along a few clear lines. Check these first:
- Scope of the workflow. Some tools handle the whole process. Riverside.fm covers recording, editing, streaming and publishing, and Alitu covers recording, editing and hosting in the browser. Others focus on one stage: Descript and Audapolis are editors, and DaVinci Resolve is a full post-production suite with audio tools.
- Pricing model. Audapolis is free. DaVinci Resolve, Descript and Riverside.fm are freemium, and their paid plans start at $16/mo for Descript and $24/mo for Riverside.fm. Alitu has a free trial, then starts at $38/mo.
- Platform. Riverside.fm and Alitu run on the web, and Riverside.fm also has mobile apps. DaVinci Resolve and Audapolis are desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Openness and integration. Audapolis is open source. Riverside.fm, Descript and DaVinci Resolve offer an API if you want to automate parts of your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free podcast editing tool?
Yes. Audapolis is free and open source, with automatic transcription for spoken-word audio. DaVinci Resolve, Descript and Riverside.fm have free tiers, and Alitu offers a free trial.
How much do podcasting tools cost?
Among the tools listed here, paid plans start at $16/mo for Descript, $24/mo for Riverside.fm and $38/mo for Alitu. Audapolis is free. DaVinci Resolve is freemium, and our list doesn't include a paid price for it.
What should I look for in a podcasting tool?
Decide whether you want one tool for the whole process, like Riverside.fm or Alitu, or a separate editor like Descript. Then check that it runs on your platform, that the price fits your budget, and whether you need an API or open-source code.
What are alternatives to Descript for text-based editing?
Audapolis is a free, open-source editor for spoken-word audio and video that transcribes automatically. For more detailed audio post-production, DaVinci Resolve is another option.