Boomcaster vs Iris.fm

Boomcaster9.2Visit Iris.fm8.8Visit

Higher score Boomcaster #3 in Video Podcast Software 9.2/10 14-day free trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Boomcaster

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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

• Boomcaster fits best

  Pro-quality recording and livestream workflows

• Iris.fm fits best

  Affordable mobile-friendly multitrack recording

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Side by side

Feature	Boomcaster 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Iris.fm 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Video Podcast Software	#7 in Video Podcast Software
Best for	Pro-quality recording and livestream workflows	Affordable mobile-friendly multitrack recording
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$29/mo	$9/mo (best)
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email
Integrations	13 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Boomcaster 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	Local ISO recording with separate WAV audio and video tracks Up to 4K video, 48 kHz lossless audio, and automatic backup Livestreaming, transcription, editing, and producer controls in one browser app	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	Paid plans limit included studio recording and livestreaming hours There is no free plan; every plan starts with a 14-day free trial Advanced enterprise capabilities require a custom 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	Boomcaster is a browser-based recording platform for podcasters, video creators, livestreamers, agencies, and businesses. Its workflow centers on recording each participant locally, then creating separate audio and video tracks for… 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

• Boomcaster — where it wins

  • Local ISO recording with separate WAV audio and video tracks
  • Up to 4K video, 48 kHz lossless audio, and automatic backup
  • Livestreaming, transcription, editing, and producer controls in one browser app

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans limit included studio recording and livestreaming hours
  • There is no free plan; every plan starts with a 14-day free trial
  • Advanced enterprise capabilities require a custom 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

• Boomcaster9.2/10 · 14-day free trial

  A production-focused browser studio for recording, editing, and livestreaming.

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

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

  Visit Iris.fmFull verdict →