Adobe Podcast vs Iris.fm

Adobe Podcast8.9Visit Iris.fm8.8Visit

Higher score Adobe Podcast #6 in Video Podcast Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Adobe Podcast

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Iris.fm #7 in Video Podcast Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Iris.fm

• Adobe Podcast fits best

  Simple recording with strong AI audio cleanup

• Iris.fm fits best

  Affordable mobile-friendly multitrack recording

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Side by side

Feature	Adobe Podcast 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Iris.fm 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#6 in Video Podcast Software	#7 in Video Podcast Software
Best for	Simple recording with strong AI audio cleanup	Affordable mobile-friendly multitrack recording
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19.99/mo	$9/mo (best)
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Features Adobe Podcast 3/4 · Iris.fm 3/4
Local recording	✓	✓
Separate audio tracks	✓	✓
Live streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automatic transcription	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum guests	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum video quality	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Separate local tracks and progressive uploads for remote guests Enhance Speech reduces noise and echo, with video support on Firefly Pro Text-based editing, transcription, audiograms, music, and captions in one workspace	Local separate audio and video tracks for each participant Supports recording rooms with up to nine participants Includes captions, mastering, transcriptions, and progressive uploads
Cons	Free Enhance Speech supports audio only Free downloads are limited to 30 minutes and two projects per day Premium Podcast features require the $19.99-per-month Firefly Pro plan	Integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox Paid plan highlights are listed identically across tiers Advanced production and distribution tools are not part of its focus
Our verdict	Adobe Podcast is a browser-based production platform for creators, educators, and other users making spoken-audio or video podcasts. Adobe Podcast Studio supports solo recording and remote guests through shareable links or email… Read the review →	Iris.fm is a browser-based recording platform for podcasters, interviewers, co-hosts, and video creators. Participants join through a link without installing an app, while the service records each person locally and provides separate audio… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Adobe Podcast — where it wins

  • Separate local tracks and progressive uploads for remote guests
  • Enhance Speech reduces noise and echo, with video support on Firefly Pro
  • Text-based editing, transcription, audiograms, music, and captions in one workspace

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Enhance Speech supports audio only
  • Free downloads are limited to 30 minutes and two projects per day
  • Premium Podcast features require the $19.99-per-month Firefly Pro plan

• Iris.fm — where it wins

  • Local separate audio and video tracks for each participant
  • Supports recording rooms with up to nine participants
  • Includes captions, mastering, transcriptions, and progressive uploads

  Where it doesn't

  • Integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox
  • Paid plan highlights are listed identically across tiers
  • Advanced production and distribution tools are not part of its focus

• Adobe Podcast8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free recording and editing workspace with standout AI audio cleanup.

  Visit Adobe PodcastFull verdict →
• Iris.fm8.8/10 · Free plan

  Affordable multitrack recording for mobile-friendly remote podcasts and video interviews.

  Visit Iris.fmFull verdict →