Elva
Oslo, Norway
What it is
Elva is video and audio recording software for podcasters and content creators. It records locally on each participant’s device, helping recording continue despite connection problems, and provides separate audio and video tracks. Guests can join from a link without downloading software or creating an account. The browser-based service supports cloud or self-hosted recording workflows, screen sharing, automatic transcription, and exports for editing: FCPXML for Final Cut and XML for Premiere. Elva lists 1080p recording for its free plan and 4K recording on paid plans. The Free plan allows two participants, keeps recordings for three days, and requires no credit card. Pro costs $19 a month, supports four participants, keeps recordings indefinitely, and includes separate tracks, social clips, and transcripts. Team costs $49 a month with two seats included; extra members cost $20 per seat. Elva says cloud recordings are encrypted and accessed only for requested debugging.
For and against
For
- Local recording handles connection problems
- Separate audio and video tracks
- Guests need no account or download
- Supports Final Cut and Premiere exports
- Free plan requires no credit card
Against
- Free recordings are deleted after three days
- Maximum four participants
- 4K recording requires a paid plan
- Support has no ticket system or chatbot
The verdict
Elva focuses on small-group recording with local capture, separate tracks, transcription, and browser access. The free tier is short-retention and limited to two participants; paid plans add longer retention and higher recording quality.
Who it suits
Elva suits podcasters and content creators who want browser recording, local capture, separate participant tracks, and editing exports. It fits small groups of up to four people.
Plans and prices
Free
1080p recording · 2 participants · recordings kept 3 days · local recording
Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Pro
4K recording · 4 participants · recordings stay forever · separate tracks
Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Team
Everything in Pro · 2 seats included · whitelabel recording booth · AI-powered clips
Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
On the record
- Audience
- Elva describes the service as built for podcasters and content creators.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- Free-tier recordings are deleted automatically after 3 days, and account data is deleted within 30 days after account closure.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editing exports
- Elva supports FCPXML export for Final Cut and XML export for Premiere.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Guest access
- Guests can join from a link without downloading software or creating an account.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Elva offers cloud or self-hosted recording workflows.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Local recording
- Elva records locally on each participant’s device, so recording can continue despite connection problems.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Elva says recordings are encrypted in cloud storage and are not accessed unless the user asks for debugging help.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Elva provides video and audio recording software for podcasters and content creators.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Screen sharing
- Elva lists screen sharing as a feature.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Elva says it encrypts data in transit and at rest and does not store passwords in plain text.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Separate tracks
- Elva provides separate audio and video tracks for participants.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Elva offers support by email and says it has no ticket system or chatbot.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
- Video quality
- The product advertises 4K video recording on paid plans.elva.fm · read 8 Oct 2026
