Podcastle (now Async) Review 2026: Pros & Cons

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What it is: Browser podcast and video recording and editing with AI tools
Best for: Podcasters who want to record and edit in the browser
Price: Free; Pro $23.99/mo billed yearly, checked October 30, 2026
Prices checked: October 30, 2026

We researched Podcastle (now Async)'s official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Podcastle (now Async) ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

Podcasters recording remote guests.
Creators who want AI voices and cleanup.
Small teams making video podcasts.

Who should skip it

Probably not the best fit if you need hosting and distribution.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Podcastle (now Async)’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Podcastle (now Async) ourselves.

Invite guests to a browser studio, record, then edit by text and clean audio with AI.

Key features in use

Remote recording
Text-based editing
AI voices
Noise removal
Video podcasts

Setup and learning curve

Minutes.

Integrations

Exports to hosting platforms and YouTube.

Support

Help center and email.

Real-world use cases

Interview podcasts
Video podcasts
Voiceovers
Audiograms

What it costs

Prices checked October 30, 2026, from Podcastle (now Async)’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

Free plan with limited lifetime AI credits and recording time.
Pro $39.99/mo, or $23.99/mo billed yearly; Business by quote (per its help center, checked October 30, 2026).

What we like

Free plan.
Remote recording and editing in one.
AI audio cleanup and voices.
Annual discount.

What to watch for

Podcastle has rebranded as Async, which can confuse buyers.
Free credits are lifetime, not monthly.
Trustpilot showed 3.5 out of 5 as of October 30, 2026, listed under async.com.
Used AI credits may not be refundable.

The fine print

Check credit limits for your plan.
Check refund terms for credits.

The main alternative: Transistor Vetteroo Our Pick

What it costs: $19/mo, checked October 30, 2026

Read our full Transistor review

Pick Podcastle (now Async)Checked by Vetteroo if you…

need to record and edit.
want AI voices.
want a free plan.

Pick TransistorVetteroo Our Pick if you…

need hosting and distribution.
run several shows.
want private podcasts.

Our take

Podcastle, now Async, is a handy browser studio with a free plan, but note the rebrand and limited lifetime free credits.

Side by side

Company	Best for	Starting price	Trial / refund
Podcastle (now Async) Checked by Vetteroo	Podcasters who want to record and edit in the browser	Free; Pro $23.99/mo billed yearly, checked October 30, 2026	Free plan
Transistor Vetteroo Our Pick	Podcasters who want unlimited shows on one plan	$19/mo, checked October 30, 2026	Free trial

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

Podcastle (now Async)'s pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
Podcastle (now Async)'s Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
Transistor's details: from our published review and its official pages, October 30, 2026
The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)

Sources

Visit Podcastle (now Async)’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.