Squadcast

Professional remote recording for podcasters

As of 30 August 2026, Squadcast is free to use. Squadcast is a cloud-based recording studio designed specifically for podcasters. Softwr lists it under Video Production. Squadcast is made by Squadcast Inc, launched in 2017, available on Web, Windows, macOS.

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Overview

What Squadcast does

Squadcast is a cloud-based recording studio designed specifically for podcasters. It records each participant's audio and video locally for maximum quality, then automatically uploads to the cloud. Features progressive upload technology to prevent data loss and supports up to 9 participants with studio-quality output.

What people use it for

Podcast recording and editing
Audio production with AI transcription
Team interview and discussion recording

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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

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Pricing

What Squadcast costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Free

1 recording hour per editor per month
1 show
10 participants
1 integration
1 hour transcription per editor per month
720p export with watermarks

Hobbyist

$16 /mo

Annual $16/month or monthly $24
10 recording hours per editor per month
5 shows
10 participants
2 integrations
10 hours transcription per editor per month

Creator

$24 /mo

Annual $24/month or monthly $35
30 recording hours per editor per month
Unlimited shows
10 participants
Unlimited integrations
30 hours transcription per editor per month

Business

$50 /mo

Annual $50/month or monthly $65
40 recording hours per editor per month
Unlimited shows
10 mainstage plus backstage participants
Unlimited integrations
40 hours transcription per editor per month

Capabilities

Features

Local recording
Progressive upload
Video recording
Screen sharing
Dolby audio
Cloud storage
Descript
Integration with Descript
Dropbox
Integration with Dropbox
Google Drive
Integration with Google Drive
Zoom
Integration with Zoom
Slack
Integration with Slack
End-to-end encryption
End-to-end encryption security feature

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Questions people ask

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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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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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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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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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