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Audo StudioMost similar to Auphonic in what it does, its category and its price.
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Adobe PodcastHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
Visit (opens Adobe Podcast in a new tab)Want to pay less than Auphonic?
Mix Check StudioFrom GBP 9.99/mo, against from $11/mo for Auphonic.
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CleanvoiceRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for Auphonic.
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At a glance
Green means better than Auphonic, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AuphonicBaseline | 4.5 | $11/mo | Yes | Automated podcast mastering since 2013, before 'AI audio' was a category | |
| Audo Studio | 4.1−0.4 | $12/mo$1 more | Yes | One-click cleanup, with a speed claim to back it up | vs Auphonic |
 Audio Enhancer AI | 3.8−0.7 | 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 Auphonic |
| Cleanvoice | 4.3−0.2 | $11/moSame price | No | Removes filler words and mouth sounds, and nothing else | vs Auphonic |
 Wondercraft | 4.3−0.2 | $25/mo$14 more | Yes | Launches a branded company podcast without a studio | vs Auphonic |
| Mix Check Studio | 3.6−0.9 | $9.99/mo$1.01 less | Yes | Free AI mix analyzer and mastering checker from RoEx that scores EQ, dynamics, loudness and stereo width, with unlimited AI mastering from about £9.99 a month. | vs Auphonic |
 Castos | 3.8−0.7 | Not listed | No | Podcast hosting with transcripts generated for every episode and an AI Assistant that turns each one into the marketing assets around it. | vs Auphonic |
| Adobe Podcast | 4.4−0.1 | Free | Yes | One free feature, Enhance Speech, made this genuinely famous | vs Auphonic |
 Zencastr | 4.1−0.4 | Free | Yes | Podcast and video recording platform with a chat-based AI Producer for editing, automatic transcripts, AI cover art and show notes, plus 4K video recording and a free plan with unlimited recording. | vs Auphonic |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Auphonic.
Audo Studio
4.1$12/mo
vs Auphonic$1 more−0.4
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 Auphonic−0.7
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
Cleanvoice
4.3$11/mo
vs AuphonicSame price−0.2
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
Wondercraft
4.3$25/mo
vs Auphonic$14 more−0.2
Launches a branded company podcast without a studio.
- Script generation combined with AI voice hosting
- Background music and sound design included
- Consistent 'AI co-host' voice across episodes
Removes traditional studio and hosting requirements entirely
Less suited to personal or independent podcasters
Mix Check Studio
3.6$9.99/mo
vs Auphonic$1.01 less−0.9
Free AI mix analyzer and mastering checker from RoEx that scores EQ, dynamics, loudness and stereo width, with unlimited AI mastering from about £9.99 a month.
- Free AI analysis of EQ, dynamics, loudness, stereo width and tonal profile
- Genre-aware feedback across electronic, hip-hop, rock, jazz and orchestral
- AI-powered Mastering+ processing for clarity, loudness and stereo image
The mix-check report is free with no account needed
Automated mastering does not fix a poorly recorded or mixed track
Castos
3.8Not listed
vs Auphonic−0.7
Podcast hosting with transcripts generated for every episode and an AI Assistant that turns each one into the marketing assets around it.
- Automatic transcripts generated for every episode
- AI Assistant producing show notes, titles and promotional copy
- Podcast hosting with unlimited distribution
Transcripts make otherwise unsearchable audio indexable
Transcript accuracy varies with audio quality and accents
Adobe Podcast
4.4Free
vs Auphonic−0.1
One free feature, Enhance Speech, made this genuinely famous.
- Enhance Speech noise and echo removal
- Browser-based multi-track recording
- Automatic audio cleanup applied during recording
Enhance Speech alone solves a common, specific recording problem
Full recording and editing suite still shows signs of being in beta
Zencastr
4.1Free
vs Auphonic−0.4
Podcast and video recording platform with a chat-based AI Producer for editing, automatic transcripts, AI cover art and show notes, plus 4K video recording and a free plan with unlimited recording.
- Chat-based AI Producer for audio and video editing
- Automatic transcripts in 10 languages
- AI cover art, chapters, titles and show notes
Free plan with unlimited recording and transcription
No dollar prices shown for anything above the free plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Auphonic free?
Auphonic has a free plan, and paid plans start from $11/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Auphonic?
Adobe Podcast is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Wondercraft, Audo Studio, Zencastr.
What is the cheapest alternative to Auphonic?
Among paid plans, Mix Check Studio has the lowest starting price (from gbp 9.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Adobe Podcast.
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.