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Async vs Iris.fm
Both stand on video podcast software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIiPhoneWeb
Async combines chat-based video editing with audio cleanup, clip creation and remote recording. The free plan has defined credit, upload and export limits, and mobile availability is listed for iOS only.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
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.
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| Async | Iris.fm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | async.com | iris.fm |
| On video podcast software | #2 of 39 | #6 of 39 |
Async: what it does well
- Edits video through chat
- Magic Dust reduces background noise
- Remote interviews support up to 10 participants
- Free plan includes 2 GB storage
What to know first
- No Android version is listed
- Free plan exports up to 720p
- AI credits reset each billing cycle
Iris.fm: what it does well
- 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
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