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Audioboom vs Squadcast

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Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Squadcast

Software

Professional remote recording for podcasters

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Squadcast covers Local recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Squadcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Squadcast differ
AttributeAudioboomSquadcast
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Desktop
Founded20062017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Only in Squadcast

  • Local recording
  • Progressive upload
  • Video recording
  • Screen sharing
  • Dolby audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Descript
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Squadcast
  • Podcast distributionnot Squadcast
  • Monetizationnot Squadcast

Squadcast

  • Remote podcast recording with per-editor hour-based billingnot Audioboom

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Squadcast

  • Free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • Hobbyist plan monthly price of $24 per person rises to $35 per person if paid monthly instead of annually
  • Recording hour rollover is capped at twice the plan's monthly hour allotment

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Squadcast

$12/month
  • Indie$12/month
    • 5 hours recording
    • Audio only
    • Up to 3 guests
  • Creator$20/month
    • 10 hours recording
    • Audio + Video
    • Up to 5 guests
  • Studio$44/month
    • 25 hours recording
    • All features
    • Up to 9 guests

Which should you pick?

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
Audioboom review

Choose Squadcast if

  • You need local recording.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want progressive upload.
Squadcast review

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Squadcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Squadcast at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Squadcast?
Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Audioboom and $12/month for Squadcast.
Does Audioboom or Squadcast run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Squadcast runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Squadcast starts at $12/month.
What is Audioboom best used for?
Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Squadcast is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Squadcast cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Squadcast covers Local recording, Progressive upload, Video recording, Screen sharing. Both handle Web support.
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