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Cleanfeed vs Podomatic

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Cleanfeed

Podcasting

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Podomatic

Podcasting

Simple podcast creation and hosting

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; Podomatic free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • They diverge on capability: Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Podomatic covers Podcast hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cleanfeed and Podomatic actually diverge.

Attributes where Cleanfeed and Podomatic differ
AttributeCleanfeedPodomatic
Founded20152005

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

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 Podomatic

  • Podcast hosting
  • Distribution
  • Built-in recording
  • Audio editing
  • Podcast website
  • RSS feed
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

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

Podomatic

  • Hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener pagenot Cleanfeed
  • Starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidthnot Cleanfeed
  • Serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth 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

Podomatic

  • Free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • Pro Plus at $9.99 per month caps storage at 3GB and bandwidth at 200GB per month
  • Pro Platinum at $24.99 per month still caps bandwidth at 500GB per month
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth require the $49.99 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Billing is metered on listener bandwidth, so a popular episode consumes the monthly allowance regardless of how few files are stored

Pricing, plan by plan

Cleanfeed

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

Podomatic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Audio player

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 Podomatic if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want distribution.
Podomatic review

Questions people ask

Is Cleanfeed or Podomatic better?
Neither clearly leads. Cleanfeed starts at Free and Podomatic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cleanfeed or Podomatic?
Cleanfeed starts at Free and Podomatic at Free.
Does Cleanfeed or Podomatic 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 Podomatic is typically brought in for.
What can Cleanfeed do that Podomatic cannot?
Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Distribution, Built-in recording, Audio editing. Both handle Web support.

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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Podomatic: What does Podomatic's free plan include?

The free plan includes 500 MB storage (up to 6 hours of recording), first 20 episodes, and 15 GB bandwidth per month. Source: https://www.podomatic.com

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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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Podomatic: How much do Podomatic's PRO plans cost?

Podomatic mentions PRO plans starting at $9.99 but does not publish specific pricing tiers or features for paid plans on their main website. Source: https://www.podomatic.com

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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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Podomatic: Can I use Podomatic free forever?

Yes, Podomatic emphasizes free podcast hosting forever, though paid premium options exist for expanded capacity at undisclosed rates. Source: https://www.podomatic.com

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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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