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Boomcaster vs Elva
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.
Choose Boomcaster if you need browser-based podcast or video recording with separate participant tracks, livestreaming, and post-production tools. Starter is $20 a month for five hours; teams needing API access must look at Enterprise, whose price is custom.
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Choose Elva if you create podcasts or other content with guests and want local recording, separate participant tracks and browser-based access. The Free plan offers 1080p recording for two participants, while Pro raises the limit to four and includes 4K recording. Look elsewhere if your sessions need more than four participants, the listed maximum.
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| Boomcaster | Elva | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $20 a month | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | boomcaster.com | elva.fm |
| On video podcast software | #6 of 39 | #10 of 39 |
Boomcaster: what it does well
- Records separate local audio and video tracks for each participant.
- Lists 48 kHz lossless audio and video up to 4K.
- Guests join through a browser link without registration or downloads.
- Supports livestreaming to five named services and custom RTMP endpoints.
- Offers transcript-based editing and automated post-production.
What to know first
- Starter includes five recording and livestreaming hours per month.
- Starter additional hours cost $4.20 each.
- API access is reserved for Enterprise.
- Maximum participant count is six people.
Elva: what it does well
- Records locally on each participant’s device.
- Provides separate audio and video tracks for participants.
- Guests can join by link without an account or download.
- Supports FCPXML export for Final Cut and XML for Premiere.
- Offers cloud or self-hosted recording workflows.
What to know first
- The Free plan keeps recordings for three days.
- The Free plan supports two participants and 1080p recording.
- Team includes two seats; additional members cost $20 per seat.
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