Records podcasts and video interviews remotely in studio quality, with AI editing.
Video & Audio
Async
Record, edit and publish podcasts and videos, with AI that edits when you ask.
4.2our rating
FreemiumFrom $0
Quick take
- Podcastle is now called Async. It still records, edits, cleans up and publishes podcasts in one app.
- New chat-based video editing and AI generation (Kling, Veo, Seedance) run on monthly credits.
- Essentials at $11.99 a month billed yearly covers 4 hours of recording a month. Pro raises that to 20 hours.
- Riverside records better and Descript edits better, but Async does the whole job for less.
What is Async?
Async is the new name for Podcastle. It's still a full podcast studio: record remote guests in up to 4K, edit the audio by editing the transcript like a document, clean up sound with Magic Dust (its one-click enhancer), remove noise and silences, then publish to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube from the same app.
The rebrand came with a wider AI suite. You can now edit video by telling a chat assistant what to cut or tighten, turn episodes into clips, and generate video, images, music, voices and sound effects with models like Kling, Seedance, Veo and Nano Banana. Dubbing, lip sync and a brand kit come on the Teams plan.
Everything AI runs on monthly credits, and recording and text-to-speech have hour limits per plan. It overlaps a lot with Riverside for recording and Descript for editing.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- Podcasters
- Content creators
- Small teams
- Educators
Podcasters and small teams who want recording, editing, clips and hosting in one place.
Key features
Remote recording studio
Record remote guests in up to 4K, even when their internet is patchy.
Edit by transcript
Delete words in the transcript and the audio and video are cut to match.
Magic Dust
One click to make a rough recording sound like it was made in a studio.
Chat-based editing
Tell the assistant what to cut, tighten or polish and it edits the video.
Clips and publishing
Turn an episode into clips and publish to Spotify, Apple and YouTube in one go.
AI generation
Make video, images, music, voices and sound effects with models like Kling, Veo and Nano Banana.
How we rate it
4.2 / 5
Our rating
From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.
- Ease of use
- 4.5
- Features
- 4.5
- Output quality
- 4.0
- Value for money
- 4.0
- Speed & reliability
- 4.0
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Async pricing
Which plan should you pick?
Pro suits most weekly podcasts, because Essentials' 4 recording hours a month runs out fast with guests. Yearly billing saves about 40% on the monthly price.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 3 November 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Async can slot into your week.
- 1
Weekly interview show
Record a remote guest, clean the audio, cut it by transcript and publish to every platform.
- 2
Clips for social
Turn each episode into short clips for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
- 3
Video podcast polish
Fix eye contact, blur the background and add a branded layout.
How it fits your tech stack
Async can replace a separate recorder, editor and podcast host. If recording quality is the priority, use Riverside. For detailed editing, Descript. Castmagic writes the show notes and posts.
Connects to
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- YouTube
- Kling
- Veo
Pros and cons
Pros
- Records, edits, cleans and publishes in one app
- Transcript editing is easy for beginners
- Magic Dust audio clean-up works well
- Cheaper than Riverside plus Descript
Cons
- The rebrand and new AI features mean the app is still changing
- Recording hours are capped on every plan
- Overlaps Riverside and Descript, which each do their part better
- Credits for AI generation go quickly with video models
Async alternatives
The closest alternatives to Async in the library, best rated first.
ElevenLabs
4.6
Best for video voiceovers
Compare with AsyncBest for product demo videos for a website or launch
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TurboScribe
4.4
Best for interview and research transcripts
Compare with AsyncBest for rescuing poorly recorded interviews
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Why it made the list
It covers the whole podcast job from recording to publishing in one app, at a lower price than most rivals.
Async FAQ
How much does Async cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0. Prices checked 3 November 2026 against Async's pricing page.
Is Async free?
Yes, Async has a free option. Pro suits most weekly podcasts, because Essentials' 4 recording hours a month runs out fast with guests. Yearly billing saves about 40% on the monthly price.
What is Async best for?
Async is best for recording remote podcast interviews, editing episodes by editing the transcript and cleaning up audio in one click. Podcasters and small teams who want recording, editing, clips and hosting in one place.
What are the best Async alternatives?
The closest alternatives are ElevenLabs, Screen Studio, TurboScribe and Adobe Podcast. ElevenLabs is best for video voiceovers.
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