Best Podcast Recording Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Async is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Iris.fm and Riverside. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Iris.fm. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Iris.fm at $9/mo.
Podcast recording software captures conversations for audio or video production. Compare the recording platform, local recording support, separate participant tracks, and maximum participants to understand the setup each option supports. Automatic transcription, video recording, and audio export format add detail about potential workflows and outputs. Async, Iris.fm, and Riverside lead the ranking, followed by Zencastr and Spreaker. Check the listed free-plan availability and paid-from price, then consider which participant setup and recording features suit the way you produce podcasts.
22 podcast recording software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Async iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 10 people
- 2 Iris.fm iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$9/mo Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 9 people
- 3 Riverside iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$19/mo Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 4 Zencastr iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 5 Spreaker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$20/mo
- 6 Cleanfeed iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: NoMaximum participants: 32 people
- 7 Podsplice Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$29/mo Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 8 NowMax iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 9 Adobe Podcast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$19.99/mo Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 10 Boomcaster No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$20/mo Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 6 people
- 11 Airtape Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 12 Waveroom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 13 Elva No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 4 people
- 14 Hilite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 15 OpenStudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 16 SureTake No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 6 people
- 17 WesterAudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 3 people
- 18 Alitu No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$31.67/mo Separate participant tracks: NoLocal recording: YesMaximum participants: 10 people
- 19 Craig No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 20 StreamStudio.ai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Separate participant tracks: Yes
- 21 Tributary No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
- 22 Podcapture No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Separate participant tracks: YesLocal recording: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which podcast recording software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Async is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.9. Iris.fm is second and Riverside third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Iris.fm has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.