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Cleanfeed vs Squadcast

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Cleanfeed

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Squadcast

Video & Audio Production

Professional remote recording for podcasters

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; Squadcast free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Squadcast covers Progressive upload.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Squadcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Squadcast differ
AttributeCleanfeedSquadcast
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingVideo & Audio Production
Founded20152017

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

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
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Email
  • Encrypted recording
  • Secure backup

Only in Squadcast

  • Progressive upload
  • Video recording
  • Screen sharing
  • Dolby audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Descript
  • Zoom
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Local recording
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • 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 Squadcast
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Squadcast
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Squadcast

Squadcast

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

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

Cleanfeed

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

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 Cleanfeed if

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

Choose Squadcast if

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

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Squadcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed 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, Cleanfeed or Squadcast?
Cleanfeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cleanfeed and $12/month for Squadcast.
Does Cleanfeed or Squadcast run on more platforms?
Cleanfeed runs on Web. Squadcast runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Yes. Cleanfeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Squadcast 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 Squadcast is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Squadcast cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality, Cloud backup. Squadcast covers Progressive upload, Video recording, Screen sharing, Dolby audio. Both handle Local recording, Dropbox, Google Drive, Web support.
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