Best Video Podcast Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Riverside Magic Audio is ranked #1 of 40 as of 9 October 2026, ahead of Restream and Adobe Podcast. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Restream. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Iris.fm at $9/mo.
Choosing video podcast software means weighing how you record, manage guests, and prepare audio and video for a show. Compare local recording with live streaming, then check maximum guests and maximum video quality against your production needs. Automatic transcription and separate audio tracks can also shape how you handle conversations and recordings. Review free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside those capabilities. Riverside Magic Audio, Restream, and Adobe Podcast are among the options to consider when matching the listed features to your podcast setup.
40 video podcast software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Video Podcast Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 24 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Riverside Magic AudioPaid from $24/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 RestreamPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 Adobe PodcastPaid from $19.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 ElvaPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 SquadCastPaid from $16/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 WistiaPaid from $79/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 BuzzsproutPaid from $18/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 PodbeanPaid from $17/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 VimeoPaid from $12/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 AsyncFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 DescriptPaid from $1,624/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 Iris.fmPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 Meld StudioPaid from $16.67/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 OBS StudioFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 ZencastrFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 BoomcasterPaid from $20/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 OpencastFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 StreamStudio.aiPaid from $9/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Switcher StudioPaid from $35/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 WaveroomFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 OpenStudioFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 TributaryFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 VDO.NinjaFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 Zoom Scheduler
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 StreamYard On-AirFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Maximum guests | Maximum video quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Magic Audio | 7.7 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | 24 /mo | — | — |
| 2 | Restream | 7.6 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | — | — |
| 3 | Adobe Podcast | 7.5 | Free plan | $19.99/mo | Yes | 19.99 /mo | — | — |
| 4 | Elva | 7.5 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | — | — |
| 5 | SquadCast | 7.5 | Free plan | $16/mo | Yes | — | 9 guests | 4k |
| 6 | Wistia | 7.5 | Free plan | $79/mo | Yes | 79 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | Buzzsprout | 7.2 | Free plan | $18/mo | Yes | 15 /mo | — | — |
| 8 | Podbean | 7.2 | Free plan | $17/mo | Yes | 12 /mo | — | — |
| 9 | Vimeo | 7.2 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | Async | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 11.99 /mo | — | — |
| 11 | Descript | 7.1 | Free plan | $1,624/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | Iris.fm | 7.1 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | 9 /mo | — | — |
| 13 | Meld Studio | 7.0 | Free plan | $16.67/mo | Yes | 20 /mo | — | — |
| 14 | OBS Studio | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | Zencastr | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Boomcaster | 6.9 | Free plan | $20/mo | Yes | 20 /mo | — | — |
| 17 | Opencast | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 18 | StreamStudio.ai | 6.9 | Free plan | $9/mo | Yes | 9 /mo | — | — |
| 19 | Switcher Studio | 6.9 | No | $35/mo | No | 45 /mo | — | — |
| 20 | Waveroom | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | OpenStudio | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | Tributary | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | VDO.Ninja | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | 4k |
| 24 | Zoom Scheduler | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 25 | StreamYard On-Air | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which video podcast software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Riverside Magic Audio is ranked #1 of 40 with a score of 7.7. Restream is second and Adobe Podcast third.
How many of these have a free plan?
23 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Iris.fm has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.