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Audo StudioMost similar to Adobe Podcast in what it does, its category and its price.
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KrispHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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CleanvoiceFrom $11/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AuphonicRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Adobe Podcast.
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At a glance
Green means better than Adobe Podcast, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adobe PodcastBaseline | 4.4 | Free | Yes | One free feature, Enhance Speech, made this genuinely famous | |
| Audo Studio | 4.1−0.3 | $12/mo | Yes | One-click cleanup, with a speed claim to back it up | vs Adobe Podcast |
 Audio Enhancer AI | 3.8−0.6 | Free | Yes | Noise reduction, vocal removal, echo removal and speech cleanup in one tool - 4.8/5 across review platforms, $50/year for 720 minutes of processing. | vs Adobe Podcast |
 Voice Cleaner | 3.8−0.6 | Free | Yes | One-click background noise, breath and echo removal across 20+ formats - two selectable AI models, auto-deleted within 24 hours. | vs Adobe Podcast |
| Krisp | 4.6+0.2 | $8/mo | Yes | Cancels background noise live, during the call itself | vs Adobe Podcast |
 AudioDenoise | 4.1−0.3 | $18/mo | Yes | AI audio noise-removal plugin from Boris FX, part of the CrumplePop suite, running locally on your computer with no cloud upload required. | vs Adobe Podcast |
 Descript | 4.4Same | $12/mo | Yes | Edit audio and video by editing a text transcript | vs Adobe Podcast |
| Cleanvoice | 4.3−0.1 | $11/mo | No | Removes filler words and mouth sounds, and nothing else | vs Adobe Podcast |
| Auphonic | 4.5+0.1 | $11/mo | Yes | Automated podcast mastering since 2013, before 'AI audio' was a category | vs Adobe Podcast |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Adobe Podcast.
Audo Studio
4.1$12/mo
vs Adobe Podcast−0.3
One-click cleanup, with a speed claim to back it up.
- One-click background noise and echo removal
- Automatic volume leveling
- Developer API for embedding cleanup elsewhere
Fast, automatic cleanup without manual audio engineering
Narrower feature set than full podcast production suites
Audio Enhancer AI
3.8Free
vs Adobe Podcast−0.6
Noise reduction, vocal removal, echo removal and speech cleanup in one tool - 4.8/5 across review platforms, $50/year for 720 minutes of processing.
- Noise reduction, vocal remover, echo remover
- Speech cleanup: mouth clicks, plosives, sibilance
- Stem splitter, BPM finder, voice changer
Combines cleanup and creative audio tools in one platform
Free tier's 150MB file limit hits real ceiling on longer content quickly
Voice Cleaner
3.8Free
vs Adobe Podcast−0.6
One-click background noise, breath and echo removal across 20+ formats - two selectable AI models, auto-deleted within 24 hours.
- One-click background noise, breath and echo removal
- Two selectable AI models (V1, V2 Alpha)
- Content-type presets: podcast, studio, voiceover, meeting
No manual audio-engineering knowledge required
Automatic cleanup can occasionally thin out natural vocal texture
Krisp
4.6$8/mo
vs Adobe Podcast+0.2
Cancels background noise live, during the call itself.
- Real-time noise and echo cancellation during live calls
- Works across any video conferencing app
- Cancels other participants' background noise too
Solves noise problems live, not just in post-production
Free tier's weekly minutes run out quickly with regular use
AudioDenoise
4.1$18/mo
vs Adobe Podcast−0.3
AI audio noise-removal plugin from Boris FX, part of the CrumplePop suite, running locally on your computer with no cloud upload required.
- AI removal of hiss, background noise and hum from audio
- Handles complex noise, like an air conditioner hum, other plugins struggle with
- Works inside Premiere Pro, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and more
Local processing keeps audio off third-party servers
Sold only as part of the CrumplePop bundle, not as a standalone purchase
Descript
4.4$12/mo
vs Adobe PodcastSame
Edit audio and video by editing a text transcript.
- Text-based editing that cuts audio and video together
- Overdub voice cloning for corrections
- Studio Sound noise removal
Transcript-based editing is dramatically faster for dialogue-heavy content
Less suited to music or non-dialogue audio editing
Cleanvoice
4.3$11/mo
vs Adobe Podcast−0.1
Removes filler words and mouth sounds, and nothing else.
- Automatic filler word removal (um, uh, etc.)
- Mouth click and stutter removal
- Long pause trimming
Does one specific, common annoyance very well
No free tier to test before paying
Auphonic
4.5$11/mo
vs Adobe Podcast+0.1
Automated podcast mastering since 2013, before 'AI audio' was a category.
- Automatic loudness normalization to broadcast standards (EBU R128)
- Multi-track mixing and leveling
- Noise and hum reduction
Long, proven track record in broadcast-standard audio automation
Less focused on creative generation than newer AI audio tools
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Adobe Podcast free?
Adobe Podcast has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Adobe Podcast?
Krisp is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Auphonic, Descript, Audo Studio.
What is the cheapest alternative to Adobe Podcast?
Among paid plans, Krisp has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with Krisp.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.