Cleanfeed

Cleanfeed is a browser studio for live, long-distance audio recording, aimed at podcasters, broadcasters, voice artists and production teams. Its strongest case is straightforward: recording runs live for as long as a session needs, with isolated guest tracks and production tools on Pro. It is less suitable when local recording is essential or when hosts need to run sessions from a phone or tablet.

Overview

Cleanfeed handles interviews and recording sessions in the browser, with support for up to 32 people and WAV audio export. The browser-based workflow is a practical fit for distributed audio work; Chrome on Mac and Windows and Chromium on Linux are the preferred studio platforms. Firefox and Safari are guest-only, with studio support on a best-efforts basis, so they are not dependable hosting choices.

All versions record during the session rather than syncing recordings afterward, and all include unlimited recording time. That suits long interviews and production sessions, subject to a fair-use policy against disproportionate bandwidth or resource consumption, including large numbers of streams or constant long-term use. Cleanfeed does not offer local recording, a meaningful drawback for anyone whose workflow depends on a local backup or capture.

Key features

Pro records each guest on an isolated track, with a limit of 32 tracks or 16 stereo tracks. Stereo remote audio and up to four local audio sources make it more capable for multitrack work than Lite, which is limited to mono remote audio and one local source. Pro also adds privacy controls, markers and notes, studio playback tools, live audio repair and auxiliary outputs. Those outputs can route guest audio to another application; Cleanfeed provides guides for Adobe Audition and virtual audio devices on Windows and macOS.

Cleanfeed says it retains no media copies on its servers and uses end-to-end encryption to send and receive audio. Some Cinema video features use point-to-point encryption. The company identifies itself as UK-based, follows GDPR standards and says personal data is exchanged using TLS encryption.

Cleanfeed supports video recording, while Cinema adds DCI 2K 60fps centre-stage video and Gallery. Safari on iPhone and iPad is in beta for guests only; hosting from those devices is not supported. Paid Pro and Cinema plans include email support. For technical requests, Cleanfeed asks users to provide account details, with examples or screenshots as helpful context.

Pricing

Cleanfeed is freemium, with plans for solo or small sessions, regular production and larger organizations:

• Cleanfeed Lite: free. It includes two guests, unlimited recording time, one local audio source, mono remote audio and basic features. It is a sensible starting point for occasional, small audio sessions, but not for multitrack production.
• Cleanfeed Pro: $12 a month, billed $12 monthly; businesses pay $36 monthly. Yearly renewal gives an additional 20% discount. It supports 32 guests, multitrack recording, stereo remote audio, four local audio sources and email support. This is the plan for regular production where separate guest tracks and the added studio tools justify paying; it still does not provide local recording.
• Cleanfeed Cinema: $2,500 a year, billed $2,500 yearly for the first seat. It supports 16 guests and includes DCI 2K 60fps centre-stage video, Gallery and dedicated server capacity tailored to you. It is aimed at productions that need those video capabilities and tailored capacity, rather than ordinary audio-only sessions.
• Cleanfeed Pro Enterprise: custom pricing. It is for organizations requiring five or more seats over the year and includes custom branding and payment options.

Platforms

Cleanfeed lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. In practice, studio hosting is browser-based and the maker prefers Chrome on Mac and Windows or Chromium on Linux. Firefox and Safari are guest-only, and iPhone and iPad Safari access remains guest-only beta, so the platform list should not be read as equal hosting support across devices.

Who it's for

Cleanfeed is best suited to audio-first interviews, podcasting, radio and broadcast, voice work, and commercial or film and television production where guests need to connect remotely. Lite suits small, basic sessions; Pro is the more appropriate choice for editors and teams that need isolated guest tracks and live production controls. Look elsewhere if local recording is a requirement, or if mobile hosting is central to the workflow.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited live recording time across plans suits long sessions without a fixed recording-duration cap, although fair-use limits still apply.
• Pro: Pro's isolated guest tracks, up to 32 tracks, and auxiliary routing serve multitrack editing and audio production workflows.
• Pro: Cleanfeed says it does not retain media copies on its servers and uses end-to-end encryption for audio transfer.
• Con: There is no local recording, so Cleanfeed is a poor fit for workflows that require a local capture.
• Con: Hosting support is narrower than the platform list suggests: Firefox and Safari are guest-only, and iPhone and iPad hosting is not supported.
• Con: Lite's two-guest cap, mono remote audio and single local source make it a limited option for more involved production.

Alternatives

For a broader set of podcast recording options, browse Podcast Recording Software. Riverside is worth comparing if video matters alongside multitrack recording: its free plan includes two hours of multitrack recordings, video up to 720p and 44.1 kHz audio, while Cleanfeed's strongest distinctions are unlimited recording time and Pro's audio production tools.

Spreaker is a more relevant alternative for publishing podcasts: its free plan includes one podcast, unlimited episodes, six months of statistics and a Supporters Club with a 20% fee. Iris.fm offers browser-based guest joining on its free plan and a $9 per month Starter plan with two hours of recording, making it a lower-priced option for shorter sessions.

Async is an alternative for AI-assisted media workflows, with its free plan including 10 lifetime AI credits, one hour of media upload to AI chat, exports up to 720p and 2 GB storage. Zencastr may suit video-led podcasting: its free plan supports six participants, unlimited recording and downloads, video up to 4K, unlimited track storage and five podcast shows.

Adobe Podcast is a web-based option for speech enhancement and studio downloads, with its free plan limiting Enhance Speech to audio files up to 30 minutes and 500 MB, one hour per day. Alitu is a paid alternative with a free trial; its monthly plan costs $38 a month and includes 10 recording hours per month under its fair-use policy.

Verdict

Choose Cleanfeed if you need a browser-based audio studio for long remote sessions and Pro's separate guest tracks and production controls fit your workflow. Its live recording and audio-focused tools are the main reasons to choose it; the lack of local recording and restricted mobile hosting are the clearest reasons to look elsewhere.