Side by side
NowMax vs WesterAudio
Both stand on podcast recording software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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NowMax is built around remote interviews, with local participant recordings and separate tracks for editing. Its pricing is available on request, and the privacy policy says recordings are kept for as long as the interviewer requires.
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WesterAudio covers recording through editing and audio export in a browser, with separate tools for solo and small-group work. Users who need built-in podcast distribution will need to upload exported files to a podcast host.
Visit WesterAudioThe facts
| NowMax | WesterAudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nowmax.app | westeraudio.com |
| On podcast recording software | #22 of 22 | #18 of 22 |
NowMax: what it does well
- Records audio and video locally on each device
- Advertises uncompressed 48 kHz WAV audio
- Video recording up to 4K
- Exports separate audio and video tracks
- Hosts can adjust guests’ settings remotely
What to know first
- Pricing is on request
- Recordings are stored as long as the interviewer requires
- Recording runs in a browser
WesterAudio: what it does well
- Free plan includes recording, collaboration, and mixing tools.
- Collab Crew supports up to three separate participant tracks.
- Exports finished audio as WAV or MP3.
- No account is required to start recording.
- Autosaves Mix Master work in the browser.
What to know first
- Full Mix Master editing requires a tablet or desktop.
- No built-in RSS distribution or podcast publishing.
- Video recording is not offered.
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