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What it is

Zencastr is a creator platform for recording, editing, distributing and monetizing audio and video. It records participants on separate tracks, supports video up to 4K and 16-bit 48 kHz WAV audio, and allows sessions without a time limit. The free plan supports up to six participants. Guests can join through a link without registering or downloading software on a computer. Editing tools include AI filler-word removal, AI video layouts, soundboards, background-noise reduction and loudness adjustment. Zencastr automatically transcribes its recordings and can also transcribe audio or video recorded elsewhere. It offers free podcast hosting and unlimited distribution to major podcast platforms, with episode publishing to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and others. Recordings upload to the cloud during sessions, with local and cloud backups available if a computer crashes. Teams can collaborate in a shared workspace with role-based permissions. The free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited recording and downloads, unlimited track storage, and five podcast shows. The listed platforms are web and iOS.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Zencastr is a creator platform for recording, editing, distributing and monetizing audio and video content.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Integrations
Recordings can sync automatically to Dropbox and Google Drive.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Security
Zencastr says it uses industry-standard organizational, technical, administrative and technological measures to protect information.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Support
Zencastr provides a Help Center and lists [email protected] for support questions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.zencastr.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · zencastr.com
Founded
Zencastr founder Josh Nielsen describes the company as founded in 2015.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Company
Zencastr's terms identify the legal entity as Zencastr, Inc.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Backup
Files upload to the cloud while recording, with local and cloud backups available if a computer crashes.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Distribution
The platform provides free podcast hosting and unlimited distribution to major podcast platforms.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Editing
Editing includes AI filler-word removal, AI video layouts, soundboards, background-noise reduction and loudness adjustment.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Guest access
Guests can join from a link without registering for an account or downloading software on a computer.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Publishing
Zencastr publishes episodes to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and other listening platforms.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Recording limit
Recording sessions have no time limit and support up to six participants on the free plan.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Recording quality
The platform supports up to 4K video and 16-bit 48 kHz WAV audio recording.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Separate tracks
Each participant is recorded on a separate track.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Team collaboration
Teams can use role-based permissions and a shared workspace for recording and editing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Transcription
Zencastr automatically transcribes its recordings and can transcribe uploaded audio or video recorded elsewhere.Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com

Plans and prices

Vibecastr Free Free 6 participants · unlimited recording/download · up to 4K video · unlimited track storage · 5 podcast shows Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com
Enterprise Priced on request custom participants · custom recording, editing, hosting, streaming and support limits Read 1 Oct 2026 · zencastr.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Separate tracks for each participant
  • Free plan supports up to six participants
  • Automatic transcription and uploaded-media transcription
  • Cloud uploads with local and cloud backup

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to six participants
  • Free plan includes five podcast shows
  • Listed platforms are web and iOS

Who it suits

Zencastr suits creators and teams recording audio or video with remote guests. Podcast makers may value its transcription, editing, hosting and distribution tools.

Verdict

Zencastr combines recording, editing, transcription and podcast distribution, with separate tracks and no session time limit. Its free plan includes recording and storage allowances alongside a six-participant cap.

Where Specifiction places it

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