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Cleanfeed vs Libsyn

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Cleanfeed

Software

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Libsyn

Software

The original podcast hosting platform since 2004

From
$5/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; Libsyn basic plan at $12 per month allows only 3 hours of audio upload per month
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Libsyn covers Reliable hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Libsyn actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Libsyn differ
AttributeCleanfeedLibsyn
Starting priceFree$5/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152004

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 Cleanfeed

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

Only in Libsyn

  • Reliable hosting
  • Advanced analytics
  • Monetization platform
  • Distribution network
  • Custom website
  • Ad insertion
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • Web support

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 Libsyn
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Libsyn
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Libsyn

Libsyn

  • Hosting podcast audio and distributing it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTubenot Cleanfeed
  • Measuring audience with IAB certified download statisticsnot Cleanfeed
  • Monetising shows through advertising on enterprise 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

Libsyn

  • Basic plan at $12 per month allows only 3 hours of audio upload per month
  • Advanced IAB verified stats require the $25 per month Advanced plan; Basic gets basic stats only
  • Spotify video distribution requires the Advanced or Max plan
  • Dynamic ad insertion sits on Professional and Enterprise plans that are quoted by sales with no published rate
  • The top published tier, Max at $150 per month, still caps audio uploads at 55 hours per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

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

Libsyn

$5/month
  • Classic 50$5/month
    • 50 MB monthly storage
    • Basic statistics
    • Podcast page
  • Classic 150$15/month
    • 150 MB monthly storage
    • Advanced statistics
    • Custom website
  • Advanced 400$20/month
    • 400 MB monthly storage
    • Premium analytics
    • Multiple shows
  • Advanced 800$40/month
    • 800 MB monthly storage
    • Full analytics suite
    • Priority support

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 Libsyn if

  • You need reliable hosting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want advanced analytics.
Libsyn review

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Libsyn better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Libsyn at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Libsyn?
Cleanfeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cleanfeed and $5/month for Libsyn.
Does Cleanfeed or Libsyn run on more platforms?
Cleanfeed runs on Web. Libsyn runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Yes. Cleanfeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Libsyn starts at $5/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 Libsyn is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Libsyn cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Libsyn covers Reliable hosting, Advanced analytics, Monetization platform, Distribution network. Both handle Web support.
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