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Audioboom vs Zencastr

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
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Zencastr logo

Zencastr

Software

Free podcast recording in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Zencastr covers Browser-based recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Zencastr actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Zencastr differ
AttributeAudioboomZencastr
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20062015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Zencastr

  • Browser-based recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Automatic postproduction
  • Video recording
  • Lossless audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Zencastr
  • Podcast distributionnot Zencastr
  • Monetizationnot Zencastr

Zencastr

  • Recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guestnot Audioboom
  • Recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installsnot Audioboom
  • Publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspacenot 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.

Zencastr

  • The pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales
  • The free tier caps a session at 6 participants
  • The free tier caps video streaming quality at 1080p
  • The free tier is limited to 5 podcast shows and 4 seats

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

Zencastr

Free
  • HobbyistFree
    • 8 hours/month audio
    • MP3 quality
    • Up to 2 guests
  • Professional$20/month
    • Unlimited recording
    • WAV lossless quality
    • Video recording

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.

Choose Zencastr if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want separate tracks.

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Zencastr better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Zencastr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Zencastr?
Audioboom starts at Free and Zencastr at Free.
Does Audioboom or Zencastr run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zencastr runs on Web.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Zencastr is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Zencastr cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Automatic postproduction, Video recording. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.

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