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8 best Podcastle alternatives in 2026

Podcastle is a voice & audio tool that aI podcast recording studio. It starts at Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller). Below are the 8 closest alternatives we track, 8 of which have a free tier. Each entry explains the one thing that actually differs — not a rephrased feature list.

We label every tool with how far we have verified it. Where we have not run a tool ourselves, we say so rather than inventing a score.

Podcastle compared with 8 alternatives
ToolFromModelOur scoreVerification
Podcastle (current)Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller)Freemium—Price checked
Riverside$15/moFreemium—Price checked
ElevenLabs$5/moFreemium—Price checked
Murf.ai$19/moFreemium—Price checked
Descript Overdub$12/moFreemium—Price checked
AuphonicFree (2h/mo free)Freemium—Price checked
Krisp$8/moFreemium—Price checked
Speechify$11.58/moFreemium—Price checked
Voicemod$45/yrFreemium—Price checked

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

  1. 1.Riverside

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    4K remote recording with local tracks, AI transcription in 100+ languages, Magic Clips, and text-based editing.

    vs Podcastle: Adds 4K and Magic Clips, which Podcastle does not cover.

    $15/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →

  2. 2.ElevenLabs

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    The industry standard for AI voiceovers, voice cloning, and dubbing in 29+ languages. Perfect for faceless YouTube channels and documentaries.

    vs Podcastle: About 58% cheaper at the entry tier ($5/mo vs Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller)).

    $5/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →

  3. 3.Murf.ai

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    Versatile AI voice generator offering over 120+ realistic voices in 20 languages. Includes pitch control, emphasis editing, and background music syncing.

    vs Podcastle: Adds AI Voiceover and Explainer Videos, which Podcastle does not cover.

    $19/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →

  4. 4.Descript Overdub

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    Create a text-to-speech model of your own voice. Edit audio by editing text. Fix mistakes in recordings without re-recording.

    vs Podcastle: Adds Voice Cloning and Overdub, which Podcastle does not cover.

    $12/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →

  5. 5.Auphonic

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    Automatic audio post-production web service for podcasts, broadcasters, and video creators. Leveler, noise reduction, and loudness normalization.

    vs Podcastle: About 83% cheaper at the entry tier (Free (2h/mo free) vs Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller)).

    Free (2h/mo free)·Voice & AudioFull details →

  6. 6.Krisp

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    AI-powered noise cancellation for calls and recordings. Removes background voices, barking dogs, and keyboard clicks in real-time.

    vs Podcastle: About 33% cheaper at the entry tier ($8/mo vs Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller)).

    $8/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →

  7. 7.Speechify

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    Listen to any text — docs, PDFs, web pages — with celebrity AI voices across mobile, desktop, and browser.

    vs Podcastle: About 3% cheaper at the entry tier ($11.58/mo vs Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller)).

    $11.58/mo·Voice & AudioFull details →

  8. 8.Voicemod

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    Live voice changing and soundboard for streamers and gamers with AI voices and custom voice creation.

    vs Podcastle: Adds Voice Changer and Real-time, which Podcastle does not cover.

    $45/yr·Voice & AudioFull details →

Podcastle alternatives — common questions

What is the best free Podcastle alternative?
Riverside is the strongest free option we list — studio-quality remote recording. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Podcastle?
Yes — 4 of the tools on this page start below Podcastle's Free ($11.99/mo Storyteller). The cheapest is Speechify at $11.58/mo.
Why should I switch from Podcastle?
Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

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