Zencastr was built for remote podcast interviews. Instead of recording a call, it captures each participant’s microphone on their own device and uploads the separate tracks, which produces cleaner audio than the compressed stream you hear during a call. Guests join through a link in their browser, with no account needed.
Beyond recording, it offers tools for finishing a show. Automatic post-production levels audio and removes silence, an editor allows basic cuts, and AI features generate transcripts, summaries, and show notes. Video recording and a hosting option cover more of the workflow, and exports go to editing programs.
Zencastr has a free plan with limits and paid tiers with more recording hours and features. As with any local recording, a guest with a poor connection or a laptop that is struggling can still cause problems, so a test run before an important interview helps. Alternatives include Riverside, Squadcast, Descript, Podcastle, and Adobe Podcast. Zencastr suits podcasters who record remote guests.