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Zencastr vs Audioboom

Zencastr logo

Zencastr

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Free podcast recording in your browser

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Free
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Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Audio hosting and distribution platform

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Free
Rated
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The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zencastr and Audioboom actually diverge.

Attributes where Zencastr and Audioboom differ
AttributeZencastrAudioboom
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Zencastr

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

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Zencastr

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

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Zencastr
  • Podcast distributionnot Zencastr
  • Monetizationnot Zencastr

Where each one falls short

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

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

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Zencastr

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

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Zencastr if

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

Choose Audioboom if

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

Questions people ask

Is Zencastr or Audioboom better?
Neither clearly leads. Zencastr starts at Free and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zencastr or Audioboom?
Zencastr starts at Free and Audioboom at Free.
Does Zencastr or Audioboom run on more platforms?
Zencastr runs on Web. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Zencastr for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Zencastr best used for?
Zencastr is most often used for recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guest, recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installs, publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspace. Of those, recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guest and recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installs are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
What can Zencastr do that Audioboom cannot?
Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Automatic postproduction, Video recording. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.

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