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Cleanfeed vs Transistor.fm

Cleanfeed logo

Cleanfeed

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Transistor.fm logo

Transistor.fm

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Transistor.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Transistor.fm differ
AttributeCleanfeedTransistor.fm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20152016

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 Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • 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 Transistor.fm
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Transistor.fm
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Transistor.fm

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Cleanfeed
  • Video podcast publishingnot Cleanfeed
  • AI transcriptionnot Cleanfeed
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Cleanfeed
  • Private podcast networksnot 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

Transistor.fm

  • Monthly download caps vary by tier
  • Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

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

Transistor.fm

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cleanfeed if

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

Choose Transistor.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Transistor.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Transistor.fm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Transistor.fm?
Cleanfeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cleanfeed and On request for Transistor.fm.
Does Cleanfeed or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
Cleanfeed runs on Web. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Yes. Cleanfeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transistor.fm starts at On request.
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 Transistor.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Transistor.fm cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Both handle Web support.

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