EchoWave Podcast Editor

Overview

EchoWave Podcast Editor is a podcast editing tool for creators who want to shape speech and supporting video in one workflow. It is best suited to solo podcasters and production teams that value transcript-led cuts and flexible captions. Its editing range is useful, but it is not a recording or audio-restoration solution for every podcast workflow.

Key features

Transcript-led cleanup

EchoWave assigns word-level timestamps to its transcript, so deleting text removes the corresponding audio. It can also find filler words, repeated words and long pauses and cut them in one pass. That gives speech editors a direct route from spotting verbal clutter to removing it, though it does not address background noise or improve a recording to studio sound.

Tracks, recording and media

Separate tracks for voice, music and sponsor reads, with magnetic clip snapping, give editors room to organize a finished episode rather than make only linear cuts. The browser recorder can capture a solo microphone, webcam or screen, but not remote multi-guest sessions. Interview hosts recording guests remotely will need a separate recording setup.

Projects can import audio, video and image files, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI and MKV. The mix of formats supports both audio-first editing and video clip production.

Captions and exports

EchoWave offers 93 visualizer styles and 176 caption presets, including karaoke styles, and can translate subtitles into 86 languages. That is a broad set of presentation options for creators repurposing episodes for video. Free exports are MP4 with a small badge and capped at 720p; audio-only export requires a paid plan. Pro adds WAV and FLAC exports and video output up to 4K at 60 fps.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing, billed Free forever. It allows 720p exports with a small badge, limits each video to 60 minutes and keeps video for 24 hours. It is a practical way to try transcript-based editing, but the short storage window and lack of audio-only exports make it a poor fit for a lasting audio workflow.

Basic costs $9/month, billed annually, or $19/month, billed monthly. It removes the watermark, raises video output to 1080p, removes upload size limits and extends video storage to 30 days. This is the sensible paid step for creators who need clean, standard-resolution video exports and more time to retrieve them.

Pro costs $17/month, billed annually, or $39/month, billed monthly. It adds output up to 4K and 60 fps, AI subtitles in 86 languages, AI voiceovers and voice cloning, and extended video storage. It is aimed at creators with higher-resolution delivery or voice tools in their workflow; Basic is cheaper if those additions are unnecessary.

Business costs $69/month, billed annually, or $99/month, billed monthly. It adds team seats and collaboration, output up to 8K and 120 fps, unlimited renders, storage and exports, dedicated support and white-label options. Those allowances suit teams with heavier production needs; the higher price is difficult to justify for an individual creator who does not need collaboration or unlimited capacity.

Platforms

EchoWave runs in modern browsers and offers desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux, plus installable full-screen apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. That range accommodates users who want to work across desktop and mobile, rather than requiring a single operating system.

Who it's for

Solo creators can use transcript cuts and filler removal to streamline spoken-word edits, while production teams can make use of multitrack organization and, on Business, collaboration. It is less suitable for workflows that depend on remote guest recording or noise reduction, since neither is provided.

EchoWave says connections use TLS, passwords are hashed with scrypt, and two-factor authentication is supported. It also says it handles data in line with GDPR and CCPA; users can view, export and delete their data from the app account page. Support inquiries typically receive a reply within 24 business hours.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Word-level transcript edits and one-pass detection of fillers, repeated words and pauses make dialogue cleanup direct.
• Pros: Separate voice, music and sponsor-read tracks pair with a substantial range of visualizer and caption styles.
• Pros: Desktop and mobile apps extend access beyond the browser.
• Cons: No remote multi-guest recording, so interview production needs another recording tool.
• Cons: No noise removal or studio-sound enhancement, leaving audio restoration outside its scope.
• Cons: Free video carries a badge, is limited to 60 minutes per file and is stored for only 24 hours; audio-only exports also require payment.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, browse AI Podcast Editing Software or AI Audiogram Makers; Video Intro Maker Software and Video Collage Maker Software cover adjacent video needs.

• Auphonic is worth considering when audio processing is the priority: its free plan includes two hours per month and AI-based audio algorithms, though free productions include a jingle and credits do not stack.
• Descript is another freemium option with text-based editing; choose it if that approach is the main draw and its listed platform support of macOS, web and Windows fits your setup.
• Riverside Magic Audio is the better fit when multitrack recording matters: its free plan includes two hours of multitrack recordings as a one-off, with 720p video, a watermark and 44.1 kHz audio.
• Gling has a free plan with one hour of AI-edited media per month and watermarked exports; consider it if that allowance suits your editing volume.
• Henshu offers five hours of audio storage and transcription with unlimited exports on its free plan, making it an option for users focused on those allowances.
• Kapwing has a free plan limited to 10 credits, four-minute exports and 720p; consider it for short, low-resolution projects.
• VEED has a free plan with 720p exports and a watermark; its Creator plan removes the watermark and supports up to 1080p.
• Async offers a free plan with 10 lifetime AI credits, one hour of media upload to AI chat, 720p export and 2 GB storage; it may suit users whose needs fit those caps.

Verdict

EchoWave is a strong fit for solo podcasters and production teams who want transcript-based dialogue cuts, multitrack editing and captioned video in a cross-platform tool. Its paid plans are the practical choice for clean exports and longer storage, while free is tightly capped and watermarked. Look elsewhere if remote guest recording or noise cleanup is central to your workflow.