Podcastle
Records, cleans and edits a podcast in the browser, with transcription and voice tools in the same place.
What Podcastle is best for
The categories Podcastle is listed in, and how strong a fit it is in each.
Video
Video generation and editing, clipping, subtitles, avatars, animation and motion capture.
Strong fit
Audio, Voice & Music
Voice generation, transcription, music, dubbing, sound cleanup and podcast production.
Strong fit
Podcastle’s biggest strengths
VideoRecords, cleans and edits a podcast in the browser, with transcription and voice tools in the same place.
Audio, Voice & MusicRecords, cleans and edits a podcast in the browser, with transcription and voice tools in the same place.
Where it may not be the best fit
VideoPodcastle has rebranded as Async and now sells a credit-priced creative suite, so the price depends on how many credits you pick. Browser recording is only as good as the connection.
Audio, Voice & MusicPodcastle has rebranded as Async and now sells a credit-priced creative suite, so the price depends on how many credits you pick. Browser recording is only as good as the connection.
Podcastle pricing
Podcastle has a free plan. Free sign-up, with a free trial of the paid plans; Podcastle now sells as Async at async.com
FreeFree sign-up, with a free trial of the paid plans; Podcastle now sells as Async at async.com
$0Essentials450 credits a month at the base level, roughly 61 short videos or 900 images
$19.99/mo · $11.99/mo yearlyPro1,200 credits a month at the base level, all video, image and audio models
$39.99/mo · $23.99/mo yearlyTeams3,000 credits a month per creator at the base level
$84.99/mo · $49.99/mo yearlyBusinessCustom pricing and credits. Every plan has a credit selector, so the price rises with the credits you choose
CustomChecked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page before spending.
Who makes Podcastle
Recording, editing and voice in one place, which suits a solo podcaster more than a studio.
CompanyPodcastle
Founded2020
Based inBerkeley, US
SectorVoice & music
ModelPodcast studio
StatusPrivate
Primary usersPodcasters, Creators
Free planYes
ComputeThird-party
Public listingNone announced
Best alternatives to Podcastle
Tools that do comparable work, best fit first, drawn from the catalogue rather than hand-picked. Every one is listed whether or not there is money in it for us.
Descript
Free
Edits video and audio by editing the transcript, which is the fastest workflow available for podcasts and talking-head content.
View Descript →ElevenLabs
Free
The category standard for voice — generation, cloning, dubbing across languages, and voice agents.
View ElevenLabs →HeyGen
Free
Avatars and video translation with lip-sync, aimed at repurposing one video across many languages.
View HeyGen →Opus Clip
Free
Takes a long video and cuts vertical clips from it, picking moments and adding captions automatically.
View Opus Clip →Riverside
Free
Records remote interviews at full quality on each end rather than over the call, then edits by transcript.
View Riverside →Runway
Free
The longest-running video lab, with editing tools around the generation rather than just a prompt box.
View Runway →Podcastle by job
Where Podcastle sits in the wider category pages.
Best AI Video Tools
Strong fit — Video generation and editing, clipping, subtitles, avatars, animation and motion capture.
Best AI Audio Tools
Strong fit — Voice generation, transcription, music, dubbing, sound cleanup and podcast production.
Questions about Podcastle
Is Podcastle free?
Yes — Free sign-up, with a free trial of the paid plans; Podcastle now sells as Async at async.com. The cheapest paid tier is Essentials, at $19.99/mo month to month or $11.99/mo billed yearly.
What is Podcastle best at?
Records, cleans and edits a podcast in the browser, with transcription and voice tools in the same place. It is listed under Video, Audio, Voice & Music.
What should I watch out for with Podcastle?
Podcastle has rebranded as Async and now sells a credit-priced creative suite, so the price depends on how many credits you pick. Browser recording is only as good as the connection.
What are the alternatives to Podcastle?
6 tools do comparable work: Descript, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, Opus Clip, Riverside, Runway. 6 of them have a free plan.
How current is this Podcastle pricing?
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often — confirm on the provider's own page before spending.