Head-to-head · Podcast Recording Software
Cleanfeed vs Iris.fm
Cleanfeed leads on 1 check, Iris.fm on 1, and 4 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 scoreCleanfeed · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresIris.fm · 4 of 4
Cleanfeed scores higher on our rubric for podcast recording software: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #13.
Iris.fm offers local recording; Cleanfeed doesn't. Cleanfeed leads on maximum participants: 32 people versus 9 people.
Cleanfeed is the better fit for audio-first remote interviews and large rooms. Iris.fm is the better fit for mobile-friendly teams with producer workflows.
- Cleanfeed fits best
Audio-first remote interviews and large rooms
- Iris.fm fits best
Mobile-friendly teams with producer workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Cleanfeed 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Iris.fm 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #9 in Podcast Recording Software | #13 in Podcast Recording Software |
| Best for | Audio-first remote interviews and large rooms | Mobile-friendly teams with producer workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $9/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Cleanfeed 2/4 · Iris.fm 4/4 | ||
| Separate participant tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local recording | — | ✓ (best) |
| Video recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic transcription | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum participants | 32 people (best) | 9 people |
| Audio export format | Wav | Not checked yet |
| Recording platform | Browser | Browser |
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| Our verdict | Cleanfeed is a browser-based remote recording studio for podcasters, broadcasters, voice actors, and audio-production teams. It handles real-time audio sessions with remote guests and includes recording, multitrack exports, markers, clips,… Read the review → |
Iris.fm is a browser-based recording platform for podcasters, interviewers, and video creators. Participants join through a link without installing software, while each device records separate local audio and video tracks. The service… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cleanfeed — where it wins
- Multitrack recording gives each guest a separate track.
- Pro supports up to 32 guests with mixing and auxiliary outputs.
- Integrates with Zoom, Audacity, Hindenburg, Adobe Audition, and Reaper.
Where it doesn't
- Cleanfeed runs through compatible web browsers only.
- Cinema supports up to 16 guests, fewer than Pro's 32.
- Video is limited to the Cleanfeed Cinema plan.
Iris.fm — where it wins
- Separate local audio and video tracks for each participant
- Browser guest joining, producer roles, and branded recording rooms
- Live captions, transcription, mastering, and progressive uploads
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits recording to 2 hours per month
- Studio limits recording to 10 hours per month
- Listed cloud-storage integrations are Google Drive and Dropbox
- Cleanfeed8.5/10 · Free plan
A focused browser studio for multitrack remote audio, with video in Cinema.
Visit CleanfeedFull verdict → - Iris.fm8.1/10 · Free plan
A mobile-friendly recording workspace with local tracks, producer roles, captions, and mastering.
Visit Iris.fmFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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