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Head-to-head · Podcast Recording Software

Adobe Podcast vs Async

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Adobe Podcast #2 in Podcast Recording Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Adobe Podcast
Async #3 in Podcast Recording Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Async

Adobe Podcast leads on 0 checks, Async on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdobe Podcast · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceAsync · $11.99/mo
  • Free planboth

Adobe Podcast scores higher on our rubric for podcast recording software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Async is cheaper to start at $11.99/user/mo against $19.99/user/mo. On audio export format, Async gives you Wav_and_mp3 where Adobe Podcast offers Wav.

Adobe Podcast is the better fit for teams wanting free recording plus AI editing. Async is the better fit for budget-conscious creators needing a full workflow.

  • Adobe Podcast fits best

    Teams wanting free recording plus AI editing

  • Async fits best

    Budget-conscious creators needing a full workflow

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Side by side

Feature Adobe Podcast 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Async 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Podcast Recording Software #3 in Podcast Recording Software
Best for Teams wanting free recording plus AI editing Budget-conscious creators needing a full workflow
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19.99/mo $11.99/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, iOS
Features Adobe Podcast 4/4 · Async 4/4
Separate participant tracks ✓ ✓
Local recording ✓ ✓
Video recording ✓ ✓
Automatic transcription ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum participants Not checked yet 10 people
Audio export format Wav Wav_and_mp3
Recording platform Browser Browser
Our review
Pros
  • Separate local participant tracks support remote guest recording.
  • Text-based editing, transcription, and speech enhancement streamline production.
  • Free plan includes recording, downloads, and podcast-branded audiograms.
  • Separate local participant tracks with automatic cloud backup
  • Recording, editing, transcription, hosting, and publishing in one workflow
  • Higher plans support up to 4K recording and extensive AI tools
Cons
  • Free downloads are limited to two project downloads per day.
  • The Free plan limits Studio project downloads to 30 minutes.
  • Video enhancement and unlimited downloads require Firefly Pro.
  • The Free plan limits remote recording to one lifetime hour
  • Storage, recording hours, and exports are limited on lower plans
  • Advanced security and compliance are reserved for Business
Our verdict

Adobe Podcast is a browser-based production platform for creators, educators, and teams producing spoken-audio or video podcasts. Its Studio supports solo recording and remote guests through shareable links or email invitations, with…

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Async is a browser-based audio and video creation platform for podcasters, creators, and teams. Its remote studio records separate participant tracks locally, backs them up to the cloud, and supports sessions with up to 10 participants.…

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  1. Adobe PodcastPodcast Recording Software 9.2Free plan
  2. AsyncPodcast Recording Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adobe Podcast — where it wins

    • Separate local participant tracks support remote guest recording.
    • Text-based editing, transcription, and speech enhancement streamline production.
    • Free plan includes recording, downloads, and podcast-branded audiograms.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free downloads are limited to two project downloads per day.
    • The Free plan limits Studio project downloads to 30 minutes.
    • Video enhancement and unlimited downloads require Firefly Pro.

  • Async — where it wins

    • Separate local participant tracks with automatic cloud backup
    • Recording, editing, transcription, hosting, and publishing in one workflow
    • Higher plans support up to 4K recording and extensive AI tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits remote recording to one lifetime hour
    • Storage, recording hours, and exports are limited on lower plans
    • Advanced security and compliance are reserved for Business

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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