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SquadCast vs Waveroom
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 SquadCast for browser-based remote recording with local capture, progressive cloud uploads, and support for up to nine guests. Free may suit limited recording needs, while Creator offers the listed 4K exports; look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond the web app.
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Choose Waveroom for remote group recording when separate participant tracks, 2K video and WAV audio matter. The Free plan covers sessions of up to five participants; groups needing 10 or more can consider Enterprise. Look elsewhere if mobile support or simplified editing is essential now, since both are listed as upcoming features.
Visit WaveroomThe facts
| SquadCast | Waveroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobbyist: $16 per person a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | squadcast.fm | waveroom.com |
| On video podcast software | #23 of 39 | #27 of 39 |
SquadCast: what it does well
- Records audio and video locally while uploading files to the cloud.
- Guests can join without accounts or program downloads.
- Supports sessions with one host and up to nine guests.
- Includes team workspaces, backstage participation, roles, and permissions.
- Creator plan lists exports up to 4K.
What to know first
- Free includes one recording hour per editor each month.
- Free exports are limited to 720p and include watermarks.
- Hobbyist costs $16.00 per month; paid plans are billed per person.
Waveroom: what it does well
- Separate audio and video tracks are available for each participant.
- Free plan includes unlimited recordings and up to 2K video.
- Advertises uncompressed 48 kHz WAV audio.
- Local recording is described as maintaining quality despite unstable internet.
- Sessions can be extended by another 120 minutes without interruption.
What to know first
- Free sessions are limited to five participants.
- Recordings stay on Waveroom’s servers for 90 days.
- Enterprise sessions for 10 or more participants are on a plan with no listed price.
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