SquadCast
SquadCast is an in-browser cloud recording studio for creating audio and video content.
What SquadCast is
SquadCast is an in-browser cloud recording studio for creating audio and video content. It records locally and progressively uploads recordings to the cloud, where account holders can access them. The maker says uploads continuously save recordings and that cloud backups are available if a primary file is lost. The FAQ lists audio at 48 kHz and 16-bit depth, and video up to 1080p at 30 fps; the product information also lists maximum video quality of 4K. A session can include a host and up to nine guests, who can join without an account or software download. Supported browsers include current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, and Edge. Plans include Free, Hobbyist at $16.00 per month, Creator at $35.00 per month, and Business at $50.00 per month. Free includes one recording hour per editor each month, one show, one integration, and exports up to 720p with watermarks. Paid plans provide more recording time and other listed allowances; Creator lists exports up to 4K. Team workspaces, backstage participation, roles, and permissions support collaborative production. Integrations include the SquadCast API, Zapier, Descript, SavvyCal, Captivate, Camo, Dolby.io, Dropbox, and calendar tools. Unused recording hours roll over up to twice the plan’s included monthly hours; extra recording time costs $5 per hour.
Good
- Guests need no account or software download.
- Supports sessions with up to nine guests.
- Recordings progressively upload to cloud.
- Free plan includes one monthly recording hour per editor.
- Unused time rolls over up to twice included hours.
Watch out
- Free exports have watermarks and are limited to 720p.
- Extra recording time costs $5 per hour.
- Free plan includes one show and one integration.
Who it suits
SquadCast suits people creating audio or video content who want browser-based recording with local capture and cloud uploads. Its guest access and team features also suit collaborative sessions.
Verdict
SquadCast combines browser-based recording, guest participation, and cloud uploads, with plans ranging from Free to Business. Review the plan allowances and export limits to see whether they fit your recording needs.
Plans and prices
From SquadCast's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1 recording hr/editor/month · 1 show · 10 participants · 1 integration · exports up to 720p with watermarks · $0 |
| Hobbyist | $16 a month | 10 recording hrs/editor/month · 5 shows · 10 participants · 2 integrations · watermark-free exports up to 1080p · $16 per person / month; 1 person included |
| Creator | $35 a month | 30 recording hrs/editor/month · unlimited shows · 10 participants · unlimited integrations · exports up to 4k · $35 per person / month; scale to a team of 3 (billed separately) |
| Business | $50 a month | 40 recording hrs/editor/month · unlimited shows · 10 Mainstage participants · unlimited integrations · priority support with SLA · $50 per person / month; for larger teams |
The facts
Each one read from SquadCast's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backups
- The maker says Progressive Uploads continuously auto-save recordings and that cloud backup files are available if a primary file is lost.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Extra recording time
- The FAQ says additional recording time costs $5 per hour, and an active session is not interrupted when its allotted time runs out.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Guest access
- Guests can join a session without an account or downloading a program.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists the SquadCast API, Zapier, Descript, SavvyCal, Captivate, Camo, Dolby.io, Dropbox, and calendar integrations.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Launched
- The About page says SquadCast launched in 2017.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Local recording and uploads
- Audio and video are recorded locally and progressively uploaded to the cloud, where files can be accessed by logging into the account.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- SquadCast is an in-browser cloud recording studio for creating audio and video content.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Recording quality
- The FAQ states that audio is recorded at 48 kHz and 16-bit depth, and video at up to 1080p at 30 fps.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Recording-time rollover
- Unused recording time rolls over automatically up to twice the plan’s included monthly recording hours.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Session capacity
- The FAQ says a session can have up to 10 people total: one host and up to nine guests.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page lists access to a 24-hour Support Center and email, with priority support and an SLA included on Business.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browsers
- The FAQ lists the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, and Edge as supported browsers.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2017checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker and headquarters
- The About page identifies SquadCast as an independently funded company headquartered in Oakland, California.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Team features
- The product includes team workspaces, backstage participation, user roles, and access permissions.checked 3 Oct 2026
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