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RedCircle vs Zencastr

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RedCircle

Podcasting

Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zencastr logo

Zencastr

Podcasting

Free podcast recording in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: RedCircle the free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month; 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: RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Zencastr covers Browser-based recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RedCircle and Zencastr actually diverge.

Attributes where RedCircle and Zencastr differ
AttributeRedCircleZencastr
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 RedCircle

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Sponsorship marketplace
  • Analytics
  • Podcast website
  • Monetization
  • All podcast platforms
  • Social media

Only in Zencastr

  • Browser-based recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Automatic postproduction
  • Video recording
  • Lossless audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

RedCircle

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloadsnot Zencastr
  • Monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplacesnot Zencastr
  • Selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodesnot Zencastr

Zencastr

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

RedCircle

  • The free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • The free Core plan caps AI transcripts at 5 per month
  • The Core plan podcast webpage carries a Related Shows section that cannot be removed
  • Support on the Core plan is standard with a 72 hour response; 48 hour Advanced support starts on Growth
  • Team seats are not available on Core or Growth; Pro at $29.99 per month includes 5 seats and unlimited seats require Enterprise at $99.99 per month
  • Video file upload to episodes and one-click YouTube distribution require the Pro plan
  • Running your own ads and tracking URLs require the Pro plan
  • A dedicated account manager is Enterprise only
  • The trial is 7 days

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

RedCircle

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Automatic distribution
    • Sponsorship opportunities

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 RedCircle if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
RedCircle review

Choose Zencastr if

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

Questions people ask

Is RedCircle or Zencastr better?
Neither clearly leads. RedCircle 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, RedCircle or Zencastr?
RedCircle starts at Free and Zencastr at Free.
Does RedCircle or Zencastr run on more platforms?
RedCircle runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zencastr runs on Web.
Can I use RedCircle for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is RedCircle best used for?
RedCircle is most often used for hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads, monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces, selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodes. Of those, hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads and monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces are not what Zencastr is typically brought in for.
What can RedCircle do that Zencastr cannot?
RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Sponsorship marketplace, Analytics. Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Automatic postproduction, Video recording. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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