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Cleanfeed vs Hindenburg Journalist

Cleanfeed logo

Cleanfeed

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hindenburg Journalist logo

Hindenburg Journalist

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Professional audio editing for storytellers

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cleanfeed has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source; Hindenburg Journalist the perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Hindenburg Journalist actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Hindenburg Journalist differ
AttributeCleanfeedHindenburg Journalist
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebMacos, Windows
Founded20152009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

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 Cleanfeed

  • Browser-based recording
  • Local recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Only in Hindenburg Journalist

  • Multi-track editing
  • Automatic leveling
  • Voice profiler
  • Noise reduction
  • EQ and effects
  • Broadcast specs
  • Cloud storage
  • Publishing platforms

What people use each for

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

Cleanfeed

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • Editing spoken word audio for radio and podcast productionnot Cleanfeed
  • Multitrack assembly of interviews with automatic level adjustmentnot Cleanfeed
  • Transcribing interviews and editing audio from the transcript on subscription plansnot Cleanfeed

Where each one falls short

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

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

Hindenburg Journalist

  • The perpetual licence page publishes no price; the amount is only shown once you reach the purchase step
  • Perpetual licences are sold to individuals only and are not available to companies or educational institutions
  • Transcription is not available at all on the perpetual licence beyond a 30 hour introductory allowance that expires after the first month, because the feature requires a monthly subscription
  • Subscription transcription is metered at 20 to 50 hours per month depending on tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

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

Hindenburg Journalist

$12/month
  • Journalist$12/month
    • Multi-track editing
    • Automatic leveling
    • Voice profiler
  • Pro$35/month
    • All Journalist features
    • Advanced plugins
    • Broadcast specs

Which should you pick?

Choose Cleanfeed if

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

Choose Hindenburg Journalist if

  • You need multi-track editing.
  • You work on Macos, Windows.
  • You also want automatic leveling.
Hindenburg Journalist review

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Hindenburg Journalist better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Hindenburg Journalist at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Hindenburg Journalist?
Cleanfeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cleanfeed and $12/month for Hindenburg Journalist.
Does Cleanfeed or Hindenburg Journalist run on more platforms?
Cleanfeed runs on Web. Hindenburg Journalist runs on Macos, Windows.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Yes. Cleanfeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hindenburg Journalist starts at $12/month.
What is Cleanfeed best used for?
Cleanfeed is most often used for recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality, capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest, live radio and broadcast contribution links between studios. Of those, recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio quality and capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guest are not what Hindenburg Journalist is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Hindenburg Journalist cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Hindenburg Journalist covers Multi-track editing, Automatic leveling, Voice profiler, Noise reduction.
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