Head-to-head · Virtual Recording Studio Software
Adobe Podcast vs SquadCast
Adobe Podcast leads on 1 check, SquadCast on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAdobe Podcast · 3 of 3
Adobe Podcast scores higher on our rubric for virtual recording studio software: 8.4 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Adobe Podcast offers video recording; SquadCast doesn't publish it.
Adobe Podcast is the better fit for podcasters who want recording and editing in one place. SquadCast is the better fit for teams recording remote interviews with isolated tracks.
- Adobe Podcast fits best
Podcasters who want recording and editing in one place
- SquadCast fits best
Teams recording remote interviews with isolated tracks
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Side by side
| Feature | Adobe Podcast 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | SquadCast 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Virtual Recording Studio Software | #5 in Virtual Recording Studio Software |
| Best for | Podcasters who want recording and editing in one place | Teams recording remote interviews with isolated tracks |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web |
| Features Adobe Podcast 3/3 · SquadCast 2/3 | ||
| Separate tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video recording | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Max participants | Not published | Not published |
| Max video resolution | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Adobe Podcast brings remote recording and spoken-word production tools together in a browser. It is aimed at podcasters, educators, and other creators working with audio or video who want to record solo or with guests, then edit and… Read the review → |
SquadCast is a browser-based remote recording studio for podcasters, video creators, producers, and guests. It records each participant locally in separate tracks while progressively uploading files for cloud backup. Sessions support… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Adobe Podcast — where it wins
- Records remote participants on separate tracks with local recording.
- Text-based editing, transcription, and speech enhancement support production.
- Free plan includes Studio downloads and podcast-branded audiograms.
Where it doesn't
- Free Studio project downloads are limited to 30 minutes.
- The free plan allows two Studio project downloads per day.
- Platforms are limited to the web and a Chrome extension.
SquadCast — where it wins
- Local ISO tracks with progressive uploads and cloud backups
- 4K watermark-free exports, video, and screen recording on Creator and Business
- Integrations span Descript, calendars, Dropbox, Zapier, and Captivate
Where it doesn't
- Web-only deployment limits native desktop recording options
- Plans cap recording hours per editor each month
- Standalone service is transitioning toward deeper Descript integration
- Adobe Podcast8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo
Remote recording and podcast editing in a browser, with a free plan and paid upgrades.
Visit Adobe PodcastFull verdict → - SquadCast6.7/10 · Free plan
A browser studio for isolated-track interviews, screen capture, and collaborative workflows.
Visit SquadCastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026