Hilite
What it is
Hilite is a browser-based podcast platform for recording, editing, enhancing, generating, publishing, and sharing episodes. It converts recorded audio into text so creators can edit an episode by changing its transcript. AI audio enhancement cleans background noise and balances audio levels, while AI-generated transcripts are included with every plan. Pro and Business add AI-generated titles, descriptions, and show notes, plus one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other directories. Pro includes analytics and listener insights; Business adds advanced analytics. Hilite supports local and video recording, separate participant tracks, and WAV and MP3 export. It runs in any modern browser. The Free plan costs nothing and includes one episode monthly, up to 30 minutes of recording and enhancement, one collaborator, and one file. Pro costs $19 a month, billed monthly; Business costs $49 a month, billed monthly. Every plan starts with a seven-day trial without requiring a card.
For and against
For
- Edits episodes through AI-generated transcripts
- Enhances audio by cleaning noise and balancing levels
- Supports local, video, and separate-track recording
- Includes a seven-day trial without card details
- Offers WAV and MP3 export
Against
- Free plan allows one episode monthly
- Free recording and enhancement limit is 30 minutes
- Analytics require Pro or Business
The verdict
Hilite brings recording, transcript editing, enhancement, and publishing into one browser service. Its free tier covers basic monthly production, while Pro and Business add distribution, show-note generation, and analytics.
Who it suits
Hilite suits creators, thought leaders, academics, entertainers, business owners, and change makers producing podcasts. It is useful for browser-based recording, transcript editing, and distribution.
Plans and prices
Free
1 episode per month · recording and enhancement up to 30 minutes · 1 collaborator · 1 file
Read 8 Oct 2026 · hellohilite.com
Pro
10 episodes per month · recording and enhancement up to 4 hours · 5 collaborators · unlimited files
Read 8 Oct 2026 · hellohilite.com
Business
Unlimited episodes · recording and enhancement up to 20 hours · unlimited collaborators · unlimited version history
Read 8 Oct 2026 · hellohilite.com
On the record
- Analytics
- Pro includes analytics and listener insights, while Business includes advanced analytics.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audio enhancement
- Its AI audio enhancement cleans background noise and balances audio levels.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- Hilite says it runs in any modern browser.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- The service is provided by Shanda Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation doing business as Hilite.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Creator audience
- Hilite says it is built for creators, thought leaders, academics, entertainers, business owners, and change makers.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data and AI
- Users retain ownership of their content, and Hilite says it does not use private content to train generalized AI models for unrelated customers unless the user agrees.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Hilite is a podcast platform for recording, editing, enhancing, generating content, publishing, and sharing from one place.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Pro and Business include one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other directories.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Hilite says it uses administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Show notes
- Pro and Business include AI-generated titles, descriptions, and show notes.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Hilite says most messages receive a reply within one business day, and support can be contacted at [email protected].hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Transcript editing
- Hilite converts audio into text so users can edit an episode by editing its transcript.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Transcription
- Hilite provides AI-generated transcripts, which are included in every plan.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial terms
- Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, with no card required to sign up and no automatic charge when the trial ends.hellohilite.com · read 8 Oct 2026
