Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

Iris.fm

iris.fm

From $9/mo Free plan WebiOSAndroid
Visit iris.fm
Spec score 8.9 #1 of 22 in Podcast Recording Software

What it is

Iris.fm records remote podcast interviews in a browser, capturing each participant locally and delivering separate audio and video files for editing. Live captions appear during a session and are saved with the recording, while progressive uploads back up the session as it proceeds. Guests join through a browser link without installing an app or creating an Iris account. Rooms support host, producer, and guest roles with device controls and up to nine people recording at once. The service supports desktop and laptop browsers as well as iPhone and Android, with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge listed. Users can create a branded studio with a custom URL. Paid plans include Google Drive and Dropbox uploads, and recording hours are counted by total session time rather than multiplied by participant count. Starter costs $9 a month and includes two recording hours; Pro costs $19 a month and includes five, while Studio costs $29 a month and includes ten. Iris operates its services in the United States, where information from users elsewhere is transferred, stored, and processed.

Spec sheet

What it does
Iris.fm records remote podcast interviews locally for each participant and supplies separate audio and video files for editing.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Purpose
Iris records remote podcast interviews with each participant recorded locally and separate audio and video files delivered for editing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Integrations
Paid plans include Google Drive and Dropbox upload.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Support
Iris says its support team usually replies within a few hours at [email protected].Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Headquarters
Colorado, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · iris.fm
Annual billing
Yearly subscriptions are offered with a stated 10% discount.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
API and SDK availability
The public maker pages reviewed describe a browser application and Google Drive/Dropbox uploads but do not document a public API, SDK or self-hosted deployment.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Backup
Progressive uploads back up the session while recording.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Backup liability
The terms say backups are performed but Iris does not guarantee that data will avoid loss or corruption, and users should keep independent copies.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Backup limitation
The terms say regular content backups are performed but Iris does not guarantee that data will not be lost or corrupted.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Billing metric
Recording hours are charged by total session length rather than multiplied by the number of participants.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Browser guests
Guests can enter through a shared browser link without installing software or remembering a meeting ID.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Cloud integrations
Paid plans list upload connections for Google Drive and Dropbox.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Custom rooms
Hosts can create branded recording studios with custom URLs and schedule sessions in advance.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Customization
Users can create a custom studio with their branding and URL.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Data location
The privacy policy says services operate in the United States and information from other jurisdictions is transferred there for storage and processing.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Guest access
Guests join from a browser link without apps, installs, or an Iris account.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Independent ranking
The Podcast Host placed Iris fourth in its eight-tool remote podcast recording roundup.Read 19 Oct 2026 · thepodcasthost.com
Licence
The terms identify Iris and its licensors as exclusive owners of the service software, content, features and functionality, indicating proprietary software.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Limit: hosting
The Podcast Host lists Iris as offering video recording but no podcast hosting.Read 19 Oct 2026 · thepodcasthost.com
Limit: price
A Slashdot reviewer considered Iris expensive compared with services offering more features and stability for less money.Read 19 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Limit: recording caps
The Podcast Host lists paid tiers capped at 2, 5 or 10 recording hours per month.Read 19 Oct 2026 · thepodcasthost.com
Limit: reliability
Slashdot reviews report recordings sometimes becoming stuck in processing or failing to produce usable footage, audio or images.Read 19 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Limit: support
Independent reviewers complain that support can be slow and that failed recordings did not lead to refunds or discounts.Read 19 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Live captions
Real-time captions are displayed during recording and saved with the session.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Local recording
Each participant is recorded on their own device, helping preserve quality when the live call has connection problems.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Participant limit
A recording room can contain up to nine people recording at the same time.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Praise: guest access
Independent coverage repeatedly highlights the ease of joining through a browser without installs or meeting IDs.Read 19 Oct 2026 · podwires.com
Praise: interface
A Slashdot reviewer described the interface as easy to use and the recording quality as good.Read 19 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Praise: multi-channel workflow
The Podcast Host describes Iris as a multi-channel audio and video recorder that works across browsers.Read 19 Oct 2026 · thepodcasthost.com
Praise: recording quality
Independent listings report that reviewers praise the clean audio and video quality when the service works.Read 19 Oct 2026 · podwires.com
Privacy legal entity
The privacy policy names Iris Software, LLC as data controller at 6933 Starlight Drive, Morrison, Colorado 80465.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Privacy policy age
The privacy page states it was updated and effective December 20, 2020.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Product start year
The homepage says Iris has been helping podcasters since 2019.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Progressive backup
The service uploads recordings progressively during a session to protect against loss.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Rating on Podwires
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · podwires.com
Rating on Slashdot
1.0 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 19 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Recording roles
Rooms support host, producer and guest roles, with controls intended for podcast production.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Refund policy
Paid subscription fees are generally non-refundable except where required by law, with discretionary case-by-case refunds possible.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Roles
Recording rooms support host, producer, and guest roles with device controls.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Security statement
The product description on Slashdot says recordings are encrypted and initially backed up in the local browser cache before cloud transfer.Read 19 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Separate tracks
Every speaker receives individual audio and video files for post-production.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Support response
The homepage says support usually replies within a few hours by email.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Supported browsers and devices
The maker lists desktop and laptop browsers plus iPhone, Android, Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge support.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Supported devices
The service supports desktop and laptop browsers plus iPhone, Android, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Terms age
The terms page states it was last updated on November 1, 2020.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Terms currency
The terms define the company as Iris Software, Inc. at 6933 Starlight Drive in Colorado, United States.Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Usage billing
Recording hours are based on overall session time rather than being multiplied by the number of participants.Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm

Plans and prices

Free Free Free plan included Guests join in their browser · No credit card required Read 1 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Free Free up to 2 hours · separate audio and video · watermark on exports · up to 720p Read 19 Oct 2026 · podwires.com
Starter $9 a month $9 /mo 2 hours recording · local HD files · host, producer and guest roles · unlimited audio mastering · unlimited transcriptions · Google Drive and Dropbox upload Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Pro $19 a month $19 /mo 5 hours recording · local HD files · host, producer and guest roles · unlimited audio mastering · unlimited transcriptions · Google Drive and Dropbox upload Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm
Studio $29 a month $29 /mo 10 hours recording · local HD files · host, producer and guest roles · unlimited audio mastering · unlimited transcriptions · Google Drive and Dropbox upload Read 19 Oct 2026 · iris.fm

Every Iris.fm plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Participants are recorded locally in separate tracks.
  • Live captions are saved with recordings.
  • Guests join by browser link without an account.
  • Recording rooms support up to nine people.
  • Paid plans include Google Drive and Dropbox uploads.

Limits

  • Starter includes two recording hours.
  • Rooms are limited to nine people recording.
  • User information from elsewhere is processed in the United States.
  • Iris does not guarantee content will avoid loss or corruption.

Who it suits

Iris.fm suits podcast hosts and producers who need locally recorded participant tracks for post-production. Browser-link guest access may also suit interview guests who do not want to install an app or create an account.

Verdict

Iris.fm centers its workflow on local participant recordings, separate tracks, and browser-based guest access. Its paid plans start at $9 a month, and the stated terms do not guarantee against data loss or corruption.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to Iris.fmAll alternatives →