Elva
Elva: A focused browser recorder for polished remote podcasts, with a four-participant limit. Ranked #14 of 22 in Podcast Recording Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams recording polished video podcasts.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams recording polished video podcasts
- Free planYes
- Paid from$19/mo
- Separate participant tracksYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Elva
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 device and produces separate audio and video tracks, while also supporting 4K video, transcripts, screen sharing, and cloud or self-hosted recording. Its fit is strongest for small teams producing remote interviews, video podcasts, and content that moves into an editing workflow.
Pricing is structured around a useful free entry point and two monthly paid tiers. The Free plan costs $0 forever and includes 1080p recording, two participants, local recording, and recordings kept for three days, with no credit card required. Pro costs $19 per month and raises recording quality to 4K, supports four participants, keeps recordings forever, and adds separate tracks, social clips, and transcripts. Team costs $49 per month, includes everything in Pro plus two seats, a whitelabel recording booth, AI-powered clips, more AI tokens, and priority support. This makes Pro the practical choice for an individual or small production setup, while Team is aimed at collaborative branded recording.
Elva’s workflow fit is a clear strength for editors using Final Cut or Adobe Premiere: the service offers FCPXML and XML exports for those applications. Browser-based guest participation reduces friction for interview subjects, and local recording can support separate source files for post-production. The main boundary is capacity: the published plans support a maximum of four participants, so larger panels or group discussions will need a higher-capacity alternative. Teams that want focused remote recording and editing exports should consider Elva; buyers needing broader participant support should look elsewhere.
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Elva fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $19/mo |
| Separate participant tracks | Yes |
| Local recording | Yes |
| Maximum participants | 4 people |
| Audio export format | Not verified |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Automatic transcription | Yes |
| Recording platform | Browser |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | elva.fm |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Elva integrations
Elva lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Alternatives to Elva
- RiversideA full recording-to-publishing workspace for creators who want polished remote production.9.4
- Adobe PodcastA capable browser studio for remote recording and AI-assisted podcast editing.9.2
- AsyncA full podcast workflow with a free plan and scalable recording, editing, and AI tools.9.1
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