Head-to-head · Podcast Recording Software
Iris.fm vs Elva
Iris.fm leads on 2 checks, Elva on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIris.fm · 8.1/10
- Lowest starting priceIris.fm · $9/mo
- Free planboth
Iris.fm scores higher on our rubric for podcast recording software: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #14.
Iris.fm is cheaper to start at $9/user/mo against $19/user/mo. Iris.fm leads on maximum participants: 9 people versus 4 people.
Iris.fm is the better fit for mobile-friendly teams with producer workflows. Elva is the better fit for small teams recording polished video podcasts.
- Iris.fm fits best
Mobile-friendly teams with producer workflows
- Elva fits best
Small teams recording polished video podcasts
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Side by side
| Feature | Iris.fm 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Elva 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #13 in Podcast Recording Software | #14 in Podcast Recording Software |
| Best for | Mobile-friendly teams with producer workflows | Small teams recording polished video podcasts |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9/mo (best) | $19/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | ||
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Iris.fm 4/4 · Elva 4/4 | ||
| Separate participant tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic transcription | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum participants | 9 people (best) | 4 people |
| Audio export format | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recording platform | Browser | Browser |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Elva is browser-based audio and video recording software for podcasters, interviewers, and content creators. Guests join through a link without downloading software or creating an account. The service records locally on each participant’s… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Elva — where it wins
- Local separate audio and video tracks per participant
- 4K recording, transcripts, screen sharing, and guest links
- Exports for Final Cut and Adobe Premiere workflows
Where it doesn't
- Maximum of four participants
- Free recordings are kept for only three days
- Team features require the $49 monthly plan
- Iris.fm8.1/10 · Free plan
A mobile-friendly recording workspace with local tracks, producer roles, captions, and mastering.
Visit Iris.fmFull verdict → - Elva8.0/10 · Free plan
A focused browser recorder for polished remote podcasts, with a four-participant limit.
Visit ElvaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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