Airtape Studio vs Async

Airtape Studio is a browser-based remote recording studio for podcasts, interviews, testimonials, and solo screen recordings. Hosts and guests are recorded locally, and the host can download separate participant tracks after a session. Guests join from a browser link without installing software or creating an account. Airtape Solo records a microphone, camera, screen, or combination directly in the browser for export without a desktop app. Video recording and automatic transcription are supported. An agent can create or reschedule sessions, add invitees, and retrieve join links using scoped personal access tokens. Recordings are stored on servers in the European Union for a defined retention window and can be deleted when no longer needed; the recording page has no third-party trackers. The free plan costs nothing, with 2 recording hours/month, 2 participants total, and 7 days of storage. Airtape supplies recording files, so an RSS feed requires separate podcast hosting.

Async is an online AI video editor where users create and edit videos through chat. It can remove filler, pauses, repetitions, bad takes, and awkward moments. Magic Dust reduces background noise and clarifies voices, while chat can generate B-roll, visuals, scenes, or music within an edit. Users can add subtitles and turn moments from longer videos into short-form clips. Async presents the workflow for ads, vlogs, explainers, podcasts, and other formats, and says it is built for creators and teams. Its browser-based remote interview feature supports up to 10 participants with separate tracks; local recording and automatic transcription are also listed. The Voice API supports text-to-speech and speech-to-text, including streaming over WebSockets. Async is available on the web and iOS, with no Android version listed. The Free plan is free and includes 10 lifetime AI credits, one hour of media upload to AI chat, exports up to 720p, and 2 GB storage. Paid pricing starts at $11.99/mo (annual).