Best Video Podcast Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Restream is ranked #1 of 40 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Descript and OBS Studio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Descript. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Meld Studio at $1.42/mo.
For an on-camera podcast, production needs can span recording, streaming and the way audio is captured for editing. Descript, Async and Zencastr appear among the first entries in the ranking. Compare local recording and live streaming, then consider maximum guest counts, video quality and whether separate audio tracks are available. Automatic transcription may also matter to your workflow. Check free-plan availability alongside the paid starting price to see how costs relate to the production features you need. The ranked order offers a starting point for comparing the listed options against your intended setup.
40 video podcast software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Restream Top pick · 7.7 Free plan · $19/mo
#2 Descript Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · $1,624/mo
#3 OBS Studio Also great · 7.1 Free plan · Free
- Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 19 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$19/mofirst paid tier About RestreamVisit site - Free plan macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1,624/mofirst paid tier About DescriptVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 12 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$17/mofirst paid tier About PodbeanVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 24 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24/mofirst paid tier About Riverside Magic AudioVisit site - Free plan AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$12/mofirst paid tier About VimeoVisit site - Free plan apiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 11.99 /mo
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 15 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$18/mofirst paid tier About BuzzsproutVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9 /mo
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$9/mofirst paid tier About Iris.fmVisit site - Free plan macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 20 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.42/mofirst paid tier About Meld StudioVisit site - Free plan AndroidapiiOSself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Maximum video quality
- 4k
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Maximum guests
- 9 guests
- Maximum video quality
- 4k
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$16/mofirst paid tier About SquadCastVisit site - Free planFree trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 79 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$79/mofirst paid tier About WistiaVisit site - Free planFree trial Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 19.99 /mo
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$19.99/mofirst paid tier About Adobe PodcastVisit site - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 20 /mo
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$20/mofirst paid tier About BoomcasterVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Local recording
- Yes
- Separate audio tracks
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$16/mofirst paid tier About DescriptVisit site - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 45 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$35/mofirst paid tier About Switcher StudioVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 19 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$19/mofirst paid tier About CastosVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 17 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.42/mofirst paid tier About CaptivateVisit site
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Questions about this list
Which video podcast software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Restream is ranked #1 of 40 with a score of 7.7. Descript is second and OBS Studio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Meld Studio has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.