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Cleanfeed vs Zencastr

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Cleanfeed

Podcasting

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zencastr

Podcasting

Free podcast recording in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source; Zencastr the pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Local recording, Zencastr covers Automatic postproduction.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Zencastr actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Zencastr differ
AttributeCleanfeedZencastr

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting), founded (2015).

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

  • Local recording
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Email
  • Secure backup

Only in Zencastr

  • Automatic postproduction
  • Video recording
  • Lossless audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Editing software
  • Podcast hosts
  • Automatic backup
  • Privacy controls

Both cover

  • Browser-based recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • Encrypted recording
  • 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 Zencastr
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Zencastr
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Zencastr

Zencastr

  • Recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guestnot Cleanfeed
  • Recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installsnot Cleanfeed
  • Publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspacenot 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

Zencastr

  • The pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales
  • The free tier caps a session at 6 participants
  • The free tier caps video streaming quality at 1080p
  • The free tier is limited to 5 podcast shows and 4 seats

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

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

Zencastr

Free
  • HobbyistFree
    • 8 hours/month audio
    • MP3 quality
    • Up to 2 guests
  • Professional$20/month
    • Unlimited recording
    • WAV lossless quality
    • Video recording

Which should you pick?

Choose Cleanfeed if

  • You need local recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want lossless quality.
Cleanfeed review

Choose Zencastr if

  • You need automatic postproduction.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want video recording.
Zencastr review

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Zencastr better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Zencastr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Zencastr?
Cleanfeed starts at Free and Zencastr at Free.
Does Cleanfeed or Zencastr run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Zencastr is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Zencastr cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Local recording, Lossless quality, Cloud backup, Easy sharing. Zencastr covers Automatic postproduction, Video recording, Lossless audio, Cloud storage. Both handle Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Dropbox, Google Drive.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Zencastr: Is Zencastr free to use?

Zencastr offers a free plan called Vibecastr with the option to upgrade to Enterprise with custom pricing.

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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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Zencastr: What support level comes with Zencastr's free plan?

The free Vibecastr plan includes Producer-level support, while Enterprise plans offer custom support arrangements.

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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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