Adobe Podcast vs Zencastr

Adobe Podcast9.2Visit Zencastr9.0Visit

Higher score Adobe Podcast #2 in Podcast Recording Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Adobe Podcast

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Zencastr #4 in Podcast Recording Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zencastr

• Adobe Podcast fits best

  Teams wanting free recording plus AI editing

• Zencastr fits best

  Free creators needing editing and publishing

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Side by side

Feature	Adobe Podcast 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Zencastr 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Podcast Recording Software	#4 in Podcast Recording Software
Best for	Teams wanting free recording plus AI editing	Free creators needing editing and publishing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19.99/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web, iOS
Features Adobe Podcast 4/4 · Zencastr 4/4
Separate participant tracks	✓	✓
Local recording	✓	✓
Video recording	✓	✓
Automatic transcription	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum participants	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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.	Free plan includes separate local audio and video recording Automatic transcription includes speaker labels and unlimited hours Supports hosting, publishing, clips, and major podcast platforms
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 supports up to six participants Enterprise pricing and capacity are custom Its broad feature set may exceed simple recording needs
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… Read the review →	Zencastr is a podcast creation platform for individual creators and podcast teams that need recording, editing, transcription, hosting, and publishing tools in one workflow. Sessions can run in a browser, on desktop, or through iOS. Each… Read the review →

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.

• Zencastr — where it wins

  • Free plan includes separate local audio and video recording
  • Automatic transcription includes speaker labels and unlimited hours
  • Supports hosting, publishing, clips, and major podcast platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan supports up to six participants
  • Enterprise pricing and capacity are custom
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simple recording needs

• Adobe Podcast9.2/10 · Free plan

  A capable browser studio for remote recording and AI-assisted podcast editing.

  Visit Adobe PodcastFull verdict →
• Zencastr9.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for creators who need recording, editing, and publishing tools.

  Visit ZencastrFull verdict →