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Squadcast vs Uscreen

Squadcast logo

Squadcast

Video Production

Professional remote recording for podcasters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Uscreen logo

Uscreen

Video Production

Membership video platform with branded mobile and TV apps for independent creators

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Squadcast has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Squadcast free plan limited to 1 recording hour per editor per month and exports capped at 720p with watermarks; Uscreen the per-subscriber fee means the bill grows with the audience, so a creator with several thousand members pays far more in subscriber charges than in plan fees, and the published plan price badly understates the real monthly cost.
  • They diverge on capability: Squadcast covers Local recording, Uscreen covers Branded apps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Squadcast and Uscreen actually diverge.

Attributes where Squadcast and Uscreen differ
AttributeSquadcastUscreen
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer month plus a per-subscriber fee
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

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 Squadcast

  • Local recording
  • Progressive upload
  • Video recording
  • Screen sharing
  • Dolby audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Descript
  • Dropbox

Only in Uscreen

  • Branded apps
  • Membership paywall
  • Live streaming
  • Community
  • Marketing site
  • Email and automation
  • Analytics
  • App store submission

What people use each for

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

Squadcast

  • Podcast recording and editingnot Uscreen
  • Audio production with AI transcriptionnot Uscreen
  • Team interview and discussion recordingnot Uscreen

Uscreen

  • A fitness or yoga instructor with a paying membership who needs an Apple TV and Roku app because members watch on a television, not a laptop.not Squadcast
  • A niche documentary or enthusiast channel moving off advertising revenue to a direct subscription because the platform algorithm stopped delivering.not Squadcast
  • A dance or martial arts studio selling on-demand classes plus scheduled live sessions to the same members under one login.not Squadcast
  • A faith organisation or membership body distributing recorded talks to a paying congregation with its own branded app rather than a public video channel.not Squadcast

Where each one falls short

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

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

Uscreen

  • The per-subscriber fee means the bill grows with the audience, so a creator with several thousand members pays far more in subscriber charges than in plan fees, and the published plan price badly understates the real monthly cost.
  • Video storage is capped in hours, 20 on Starter and 100 above it, which a creator with a large back catalogue exhausts quickly and then pays to extend.
  • Branded apps only appear on the 449 dollar plan and above, so the tier that makes the product distinct from a generic video host is out of reach for a small membership.
  • One-off sales carry a transaction fee of 10 per cent on Starter and 5 per cent on higher plans, on top of payment processing, which materially changes the maths for creators selling courses rather than subscriptions.
  • PSG Equity took a majority investment in 2025, so the platform whose revenue already scales with your subscriber count is now controlled by an investor with a return horizon, and pricing structure changes should be planned for rather than assumed away.

Pricing, plan by plan

Squadcast

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 recording hour per editor per month
    • 1 show
    • 10 participants
  • Hobbyist$16/month
    • Annual $16/month or monthly $24
    • 10 recording hours per editor per month
    • 5 shows
  • Creator$24/month
    • Annual $24/month or monthly $35
    • 30 recording hours per editor per month
    • Unlimited shows
  • Business$50/month
    • Annual $50/month or monthly $65
    • 40 recording hours per editor per month
    • Unlimited shows

Uscreen

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Up to 100 subscribers
    • 20 hours of video storage
    • 1 admin seat
  • Growth$149/month
    • Unlimited subscribers
    • 1.99 USD per subscriber per month
    • 100 hours of video storage
  • App Essentials$449/month
    • Unlimited subscribers
    • 0.99 USD per subscriber per month
    • Two branded mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • 0.99 USD per subscriber per month
    • Five TV apps
    • Community features

Which should you pick?

Choose Squadcast if

  • You need local recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want progressive upload.
Squadcast review

Choose Uscreen if

  • You need branded apps.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV.
  • You also want membership paywall.
Uscreen review

Questions people ask

Is Squadcast or Uscreen better?
Neither clearly leads. Squadcast starts at Free and Uscreen at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Squadcast or Uscreen?
Squadcast has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Squadcast and $49/month for Uscreen.
Does Squadcast or Uscreen run on more platforms?
Squadcast runs on Web, Desktop. Uscreen runs on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV.
Can I use Squadcast for free?
Yes. Squadcast has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Uscreen starts at $49/month.
What is Squadcast best used for?
Squadcast is most often used for podcast recording and editing, audio production with ai transcription, team interview and discussion recording. Of those, podcast recording and editing and audio production with ai transcription are not what Uscreen is typically brought in for.
What can Squadcast do that Uscreen cannot?
Squadcast covers Local recording, Progressive upload, Video recording, Screen sharing. Uscreen covers Branded apps, Membership paywall, Live streaming, Community.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Squadcast: What is the cheapest paid plan on Squadcast?

The Hobbyist plan costs $16 per person per month when billed annually or $24 per month when billed monthly. It includes 10 recording hours per editor, 5 shows, and unlimited watermark-free 1080p exports. Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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Uscreen: What does Uscreen actually cost per month?

The plan price plus a per-subscriber fee: 1.99 US dollars per subscriber on Growth, 0.99 on App Essentials and Custom. Budget on your member count, not the tier.

Squadcast: Does Squadcast offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, Squadcast offers up to 35% savings over monthly billing when paying annually. For example, the Hobbyist plan costs $16/month annually ($192/year) compared to $24/month for monthly billing ($288/year). Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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Uscreen: Do I get real apps in the app stores?

Yes, branded apps published under your own name, with Uscreen handling submission. They start on the App Essentials plan at 449 US dollars per month.

Squadcast: What are Squadcast recording hour limits by tier?

The Free plan allows 1 hour per editor per month. Hobbyist includes 10 hours, Creator includes 30 hours, and Business includes 40 hours per editor per month. Unused time rolls over with a limit of twice the monthly allocation. Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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Uscreen: Is there a storage limit?

Yes, 20 hours on Starter and 100 hours on Growth and App Essentials, with more available on request.

Squadcast: How much does Squadcast charge for overage recording hours?

Squadcast charges $5 per additional recording hour when time depletes mid-session. The overage rate applies across all paid plans and is assessed when recording exceeds the monthly allocation. Source: https://squadcast.fm/pricing

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Uscreen: Is there a transaction fee?

Yes on one-off sales: 10 per cent on Starter, 5 per cent on higher plans, separate from payment processing charges.

Uscreen: Who owns Uscreen?

PSG Equity took a 150 million dollar majority investment in 2025, so it is private-equity controlled.

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