SquadCast
Lossless remote-recording platform for podcasters.
Lossless remote-recording platform for podcasters.
Best for podcast producers wanting lossless remote audio recording. Pricing: from $20/mo.
What it is
SquadCast is a remote-recording platform that captures each participant locally at lossless audio quality and uploads the files after the session. The product is widely used by podcast producers who prioritize audio quality over real-time monitoring. SquadCast was acquired by Descript in 2023 and is now positioned as the recording front-end to Descript's transcript-based editor. Pricing remains independent from Descript subscriptions; SquadCast offers monthly tiers based on recording-hour volume. The product is one of the standard tools in serious podcast production.
Watch out for: Acquired by Descript in 2023; integrated with Descript's editor.
Install / use
squadcast.fm — Indie $20/mo, Pro $40/mo, Studio $80/mo, Business contactFeatures
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
SquadCast vs Whipscribe
| Feature | SquadCast | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | from $20/mo | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | — | Yes |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to SquadCast
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