Iris.fm records remote podcast interviews in a browser, capturing each participant locally and providing separate audio and video files for editing. It also displays real-time captions during sessions and saves them with the recording for show notes and repurposing. Progressive uploads back up a session while it is underway. Guests join through a browser link without installing an app or creating an Iris account. Recording rooms support host, producer, and guest roles with device controls, and up to nine people can record at once. The service supports desktop and laptop browsers, iPhone, and Android, with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge listed. Users can create a studio with custom branding and a URL. Paid plans include Google Drive and Dropbox uploads, and recording hours are counted by overall session time rather than multiplied by the number of participants. The free plan is available; paid plans start at 9.00 USD per month. Iris operates its services in the United States, where information from users elsewhere is transferred, stored, and processed.
Who it is for
Iris.fm suits podcast hosts and producers who want separate participant recordings for editing and browser-based guest access. Its roles, captions, and custom studio options can support a managed interview workflow.
What is good
- Records each participant locally
- Provides separate audio and video files
- Guests can join without an app or account
- Supports up to nine recording participants
- Paid plans include Google Drive and Dropbox uploads
What to know first
- Recording rooms are limited to nine people
- User information is transferred to and processed in the United States
- Iris does not guarantee that data will not be lost or corrupted
Verdict
Iris.fm is built around locally recorded participant tracks, captions, and browser-based guest access. Consider its participant cap and stated data-backup limitation when planning sessions.
Iris.fm plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video podcast software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Separate participant tracks
- Yes
- Local recording
- Yes
- Maximum participants
- 9 people
- Video recording
- Yes
- Automatic transcription
- Yes
- Recording platform
- browser
