Iris.fm review
A mobile-friendly recording workspace with local tracks, producer roles, captions, and mastering.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 supports desktop and mobile browsers, including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, iPhone, and Android devices. Its host, producer, and guest roles make it suited to teams where one person manages the session while others record.
Pricing is structured around monthly recording limits. Starter costs $9 per month and includes 2 hours of recording, local HD recording files, unlimited audio mastering, unlimited transcriptions, role-based access, and Google Drive and Dropbox uploads. Pro costs $19 per month with 5 hours of recording and the same listed feature set. Studio costs $29 per month with 10 hours of recording and the same included capabilities. The main paid-tier difference is recording capacity, so frequent production teams should compare their expected monthly hours before choosing a plan.
The standout workflow combines local recording with progressive uploads, separate participant files, live captions saved with recordings, transcription, and audio mastering. Browser-based guest access reduces the need for participants to install software, while branded rooms and custom URLs support a more controlled recording experience. Iris.fm is a strong fit for mobile-friendly teams that want producer coordination and post-recording assets in one workflow. Teams recording beyond 10 hours per month should consider a different service or workflow with a higher stated recording allowance.
Iris.fm pros and cons
- 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
Iris.fm fact sheet, pricing and score →
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