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Castmagic vs Cleanfeed

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Castmagic

Podcasting

AI-powered podcast content generation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Cleanfeed

Podcasting

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Castmagic free plan limited to 3 files per month; Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • They diverge on capability: Castmagic covers AI transcription, Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Castmagic and Cleanfeed actually diverge.

Attributes where Castmagic and Cleanfeed differ
AttributeCastmagicCleanfeed
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Founded20222015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 Castmagic

  • AI transcription
  • Show notes generation
  • Social media content
  • Blog article creation
  • Quote extraction
  • RSS feeds
  • Notion
  • Secure file handling

Only in Cleanfeed

  • Browser-based recording
  • Local recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Email
  • Encrypted recording

Both cover

  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Castmagic

  • Content generationnot Cleanfeed
  • Show notes creationnot Cleanfeed
  • Social media marketingnot Cleanfeed

Cleanfeed

  • Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Castmagic
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Castmagic
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Castmagic

Where each one falls short

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

Castmagic

  • Free plan limited to 3 files per month
  • Pricing based on audio hours consumed
  • Not a full podcast hosting solution

Cleanfeed

  • The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
  • Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
  • Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
  • Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
  • The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Castmagic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 files per month
    • AI transcription
    • Basic content generation
  • Starter$39/month
    • 40 hours audio per month
    • All generation formats
    • 60+ language support
  • Pro$99/month
    • 100 hours audio per month
    • Priority support
  • Business$295/month
    • Unlimited content generation
    • API access
    • Team collaboration

Cleanfeed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30 min sessions
    • Local recording
    • 2 participants
  • Standard$15/month
    • Unlimited sessions
    • Separate tracks
    • 4 participants

Which should you pick?

Choose Castmagic if

  • You need ai transcription.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want show notes generation.
Castmagic review

Choose Cleanfeed if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want local recording.
Cleanfeed review

Questions people ask

Is Castmagic or Cleanfeed better?
Neither clearly leads. Castmagic starts at Free and Cleanfeed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Castmagic or Cleanfeed?
Castmagic starts at Free and Cleanfeed at Free.
Does Castmagic or Cleanfeed run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Castmagic for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Castmagic best used for?
Castmagic is most often used for content generation, show notes creation, social media marketing. Of those, content generation and show notes creation are not what Cleanfeed is typically brought in for.
What can Castmagic do that Cleanfeed cannot?
Castmagic covers AI transcription, Show notes generation, Social media content, Blog article creation. Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Both handle Google Drive, Dropbox, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Castmagic: What does Castmagic do?

Castmagic is an AI-powered content operating system that transforms audio and video files into show notes, blog articles, social media posts, newsletters, and other content formats automatically.

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Cleanfeed: Can I use the free Cleanfeed Lite plan for commercial projects?

Yes, Cleanfeed Lite is free and explicitly includes commercial use rights.

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Castmagic: How much does Castmagic cost?

Castmagic offers a free plan (3 files/month), Starter at $39/month (40 hours audio/month), Pro at $99/month (100 hours audio/month), and Business at $295/month with API and team features.

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Cleanfeed: How many guests can join a recording on Cleanfeed Lite versus Pro?

Cleanfeed Lite allows up to 2 guests, while Cleanfeed Pro supports up to 32 guests with multitrack recording capabilities.

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Castmagic: What languages does Castmagic support?

Castmagic handles multilingual transcription in 60+ languages with timestamps and speaker detection on all plans.

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Cleanfeed: What is the cost difference between Cleanfeed Pro for individual and business use?

Cleanfeed Pro individual plan is $12/month USD, while the business plan is $36/month USD. Both offer the same features but business plans include higher support priority.

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Cleanfeed: Does Cleanfeed offer a discount for annual commitment?

Yes, choosing yearly renewal provides an additional 20% discount on Cleanfeed Pro pricing.

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Cleanfeed: What subsidized pricing options does Cleanfeed offer?

Cleanfeed offers reduced rates for personal use (under $5,000 annual commercial activity), registered charities and non-profits, and educational institutions.

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