Head-to-head · AI Podcast Editing Software
Zencastr vs Cleanvoice AI
Zencastr leads on 1 check, Cleanvoice AI on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZencastr · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Zencastr
Zencastr scores higher on our rubric for ai podcast editing software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Zencastr offers free plan; Cleanvoice AI doesn't.
Zencastr is the better fit for free remote recording and podcast editing. Cleanvoice AI is the better fit for pay-as-you-go podcast cleanup.
- Zencastr fits best
Free remote recording and podcast editing
- Cleanvoice AI fits best
Pay-as-you-go podcast cleanup
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Side by side
| Feature | Zencastr 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Cleanvoice AI 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in AI Podcast Editing Software | #8 in AI Podcast Editing Software |
| Best for | Free remote recording and podcast editing | Pay-as-you-go podcast cleanup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $11/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR, ISO 27001 |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Zencastr 0/5 · Cleanvoice AI 0/5 | ||
| Transcript editing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Filler-word removal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Noise reduction | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Loudness leveling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Speaker labels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum upload length | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zencastr is a podcast creation platform for creators and podcast teams that need remote audio and video recording alongside editing and publishing tools. Sessions run on the web, desktop, or iOS, with local recording on each participant’s… Read the review → |
Cleanvoice AI is a web-based and API-accessible tool for podcasters, media agencies, businesses, audio engineers, and video editors working with recorded media. It processes audio and video to remove filler words, background noise, long… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zencastr — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 6 participants and unlimited transcription hours
- Local recording, separate tracks, and automatic cloud backups
- Includes transcription, text editing, hosting, publishing, and social clips
Where it doesn't
- Broader cleanup features are not its main strength
- Enterprise pricing and capacity are custom
- Some editing and production features may suit focused workflows better
Cleanvoice AI — where it wins
- Removes filler, noise, silence, breaths, mouth sounds, and stutters
- Supports audio and video editing with multitrack and timeline export
- Includes transcription, summaries, shownotes, APIs, and production integrations
Where it doesn't
- Processing is batch-based rather than real-time
- Pay-as-you-go credits are purchased in fixed hour bundles
- Advanced custom plans require custom pricing and billing
- Zencastr8.8/10 · Free plan
A generous free plan for remote recording, transcription, editing, hosting, and publishing.
Visit ZencastrFull verdict → - Cleanvoice AI8.1/10 · Paid
A broad batch editor with flexible credits for occasional and recurring podcast work.
Visit Cleanvoice AIFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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