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Spec score 8.2 #8 of 22 in Podcast Recording Software

What it is

Elva provides browser-based video and audio recording for podcasters and content creators. It records locally on each participant’s device, so a connection problem need not interrupt the local recording. Participants receive separate audio and video tracks, and guests can join through a link without installing software or creating an account. Elva also lists screen sharing, automatic transcription, and exports for editing in Final Cut via FCPXML or Premiere via XML. Recording workflows can use cloud hosting or self-hosting. The Free plan costs nothing, supports two participants and 1080p recording, and keeps recordings for three days. Pro costs $19 a month, billed monthly, and includes 4K recording, four participants, separate tracks, social clips and transcripts; recordings stay forever. Team costs $49 a month, billed monthly, includes two seats and adds a whitelabel recording booth, AI-powered clips, more AI tokens and priority support. Additional Team members cost $20 per seat. Elva says cloud recordings are encrypted, and recordings are not accessed unless a user asks for debugging help.

Spec sheet

Product
Elva provides video and audio recording software for podcasters and content creators.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Audience
Elva describes the service as built for podcasters and content creators.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Security
Elva says it encrypts data in transit and at rest and does not store passwords in plain text.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Privacy
Elva says recordings are encrypted in cloud storage and are not accessed unless the user asks for debugging help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Support
Elva offers support by email and says it has no ticket system or chatbot.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Headquarters
Oslo, NorwayRead 28 Sep 2026 · elva.fm
Data retention
Free-tier recordings are deleted automatically after 3 days, and account data is deleted within 30 days after account closure.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Editing exports
Elva supports FCPXML export for Final Cut and XML export for Premiere.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Guest access
Guests can join from a link without downloading software or creating an account.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Hosting
Elva offers cloud or self-hosted recording workflows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Local recording
Elva records locally on each participant’s device, so recording can continue despite connection problems.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Screen sharing
Elva lists screen sharing as a feature.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Separate tracks
Elva provides separate audio and video tracks for participants.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Video quality
The product advertises 4K video recording on paid plans.Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm

Plans and prices

Free Free $0 forever 1080p recording · 2 participants · recordings kept 3 days · local recording · no credit card Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Pro $19 a month $19/mo, billed monthly 4K recording · 4 participants · recordings stay forever · separate tracks · social clips · transcripts Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm
Team $49 a month $49/mo, billed monthly; +$20/seat for additional members Everything in Pro · 2 seats included · whitelabel recording booth · AI-powered clips · more AI tokens · priority support Read 8 Oct 2026 · elva.fm

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Guests join by link without an account or download
  • Records locally on each participant’s device
  • Provides separate audio and video tracks
  • Exports FCPXML and Premiere XML
  • Free plan includes 1080p recording

Limits

  • Free plan supports two participants
  • Free recordings are deleted after three days
  • Maximum participant count is four people
  • 4K recording is on paid plans

Who it suits

Elva suits podcasters and content creators recording conversations with guests who need separate participant tracks or browser-based joining. The Free plan’s two-person limit and three-day retention may shape whether it fits a given workflow.

Verdict

Elva offers local recording, separate participant tracks and editing exports, with a free tier and paid plans from $19 a month. Check participant limits and recording retention against the length and size of your projects.

Where Specifiction places it

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