Zencastr
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Zencastr vs Async (formerly Podcastle)
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Zencastr
34%
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Async (formerly Podcastle)
73%
match · $144/yr
Async (formerly Podcastle) is the better fit.
Users rate it 4.7 out of 5 on G2.
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Async (formerly Podcastle)
Essentials
Flat price, whole team$11.99
× 12 months$143.88
Per year
$1.20 per person / mo
$144
Zencastr
From FreeFree plan
G2 3.7 · 30 reviewsBudget interview podcasts that still want separate tracks and video quality.
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Async (formerly Podcastle)
From $11.99Free plan
G2 4.7 · 186 reviewsSolo creators and small teams who want recording, AI cleanup and short-form content tools in one subscription.
Side by side
| Zencastr | Async (formerly Podcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Enterprise custom | Free; Essentials from $11.99/month (billed yearly) |
| G2 Rating | 3.7 (30 reviews) | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
| Best For | Budget interview podcasts that still want separate tracks and video quality. | Solo creators and small teams who want recording, AI cleanup and short-form content tools in one subscription. |
Pros and cons
Zencastr
Pros
- Very generous free plan on paper
- Local recording with cloud backups
- Recording, editing and hosting in one product
Cons
- 6-participant limit on the free plan
- Plan lineup has changed often
- Small G2 review base
Async (formerly Podcastle)
Pros
- Recording, cleanup and AI video tools together
- 4K and 48 kHz on Pro
- 10 participants on every plan
- About 40% off with yearly billing
Cons
- Free and Essentials record at only 720p
- Focus has shifted toward AI video generation
- Credit-based limits are hard to compare
Emily Rodriguez