SquadCast

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The Remote Recording Studio That Your Audience Will Love

How to Replace SquadCast

Overview

SquadCast is a cloud-based recording studio for creating high-quality audio and video content remotely. It enables remote collaboration with studio-quality recordings that are automatically saved and backed up to the cloud. The platform features patented Progressive Upload technology, separate participant tracks, and requires no downloads or installations for guests.

Features

52 features across 18 categories

AI(11)

AI Create ClipsAIPremium

Automatically create clips from longer recordings using AI

AI Draft Social PostsAIPremium

Generate draft social media posts from your content using AI

AI Eye ContactAIPremium

Use AI to subtly adjust gaze so it appears you are looking directly into the camera

AI Filler Word RemovalAIPremium

Use AI to instantly highlight and remove 'um,' 'ah,' 'like', repeated words, and more from audio and video

AI Green ScreenAIPremium

Instantly remove the background from any video without the need for a physical green screen or chroma key editing

AI OverdubAIPremium

Re-record sections of your content with AI-powered overdub capabilities

AI RegenerateAIPremium

Regenerate AI-generated content with different variations

AI Speech GenerationAIPremium

Turn text into speech with ultra-realistic AI voice generation; create custom voices or choose from stock voices

AI Studio SoundAIPremium

Instantly improve audio quality of any recording with one click – remove background noise, enhance speech, and get studio-quality sound

AI Translate CaptionsAIPremium

Translate captions to multiple languages using AI

TranscriptionAI

Transcribe your recordings with AI-powered transcription included in all plans

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(1)

Captions

Generate and edit captions for your recordings

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Analytics(1)

Recording Analytics

View analytics on your recording sessions

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Audio(4)

Audio Drift Elimination

Audio sync problems are eliminated by recording separate audio and video files locally

Audio Recording

Studio-quality audio recording for remote sessions with 48 kHz sample rate and 16-bit depth

Dolby Voice Audio MasteringPremium

Master audio with Dolby Voice technology for premium audio quality

Mix Audio Tracks

Mix separate audio files from all participants into a single track

Branding(1)

Organization Branding

Add a logo for your organization and organize team members by shows

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Communication(1)

In-App Messaging

Chat with team members and guests as a group or one-on-one; messages remain in session but do not appear in final recording

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Core Recording(3)

Local Recording

All audio and video is recorded locally on each participant's device and automatically uploaded to cloud

Progressive Upload

SquadCast's unique patented technology that captures files at the source and continuously auto-saves to cloud backup

Remote Recording

Collaborate remotely in a cloud recording studio for multiple participants

Editing(1)

Separate Participant Tracks

Each participant's audio and video is recorded in separate files for flexible post-production editing

Also in: Juro, Nuclino, Loom

Export(6)

4K Video ExportPremium

Export video recordings in 4K resolution

Advanced Export OptionsPremium

Access timeline export and batch export capabilities

Local WAV & MP3 Export

Download local audio recordings in WAV and MP3 formats

Multiple File Format Export

Download recordings in WAV, MP3, MP4, and WebM formats

VoIP Backup Audio

Download VoIP MP3 backup audio recordings as additional backup

Watermark-Free ExportsPremium

Export recordings without watermarks on video

Integration(3)

Calendar Sync

Sync recording sessions to Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars

Integrations & API

Automate remote recording workflows with SquadCast integrations and APIs including Zapier

Zapier Integration

Zapier integration for automating workflows across tools

Media Library(1)

Stock Media

Access to built-in libraries of royalty-free videos, images, GIFs, music, and sound effects

Session Management(6)

Backstage Feature

Allows participants to join off-camera without being mic'ed up or taking an on-stage seat, useful for producers, show managers, and VIPs

Equipment Detection

See everyone's AV equipment details

Multi-Show Recording

Record any number of sessions for any number of shows simultaneously within plan limits

Recording Session Customization

Add artwork and text description for each recording to make them easier to search and organize

Search & Favorite Sessions

Search previous sessions and favorite them to reuse details and guest invites as presets for future recordings

Unlimited Recording Sessions

Create unlimited recording sessions across all plans

Storage & Backup(2)

Cloud Backup

Cloud backup support for recorded content in the event of a lost primary file

Unlimited Recordings Storage

Store unlimited recordings in the cloud across all plans

Support(2)

24-Hour Support Center & Email

Access to support center and email support available 24 hours

Priority Support with SLAPremium

Priority support with Service Level Agreement for Business plan

Team Management(3)

Free Basic Seats for CollaborationPremium

Add free Basic tier seats for team collaboration on Business plan

Role-Based Access Control

Assign roles including Owner, Org Admin, Show Manager, Show Talent, and File Manager

Team Workspaces

Designate roles and account types within organization to control user access and permissions

Templates(1)

Templates

Pre-built templates for common recording scenarios

User Experience(2)

Green Room

Pre-recording space where participants can adjust appearance, check equipment, and test audio and video before recording

No-Download Interface

Browser-based interface requiring no downloads or installations for guests

Video(3)

HD Video Recording

See everyone and record everyone in separate files in HD video quality

Screen Recording

Record your screen along with audio and video

Video Recording

Studio-quality video recording for remote sessions up to 1080p at 30fps

Pricing

Free

$0
  • 1 Recording Hr /editor/Month
  • 1 Show
  • 10 Participants
  • 1 Integration
  • Iso & Mix Audio Tracks
  • Video + Screen Recording
  • 1 hr/editor/month transcription
  • Export up to 720p, with watermarks
  • Limited trial of AI features
  • Limited trial of AI Speech including Regenerate
  • Cloud Backup Recordings
  • API/Zapier Integration
  • Create Unlimited Recording Sessions
  • Store Unlimited Recordings
  • Recording Time Analytics
  • See Everyone in HD Video
  • Record Everyone in Separate Files
  • Download Local WAV & MP3 Audio Recordings
  • Download VoIP MP3 Backup Audio Recordings
  • Sync to Google, Apple, Outlook Calendars
  • Mix Separate Files into One
  • See Everyone's AV Equipment
  • Chat with Team & Guests
  • Access 24-Hour Support Center & Email

Hobbyist

$16/mo or $24/mo
  • 1 person included
  • 10 Recording Hrs /Editor/Month
  • 5 Shows
  • 10 Participants
  • 2 Integrations
  • Iso & Mix Audio Tracks
  • Video + Screen Recording
  • 10 hrs/editor/month transcription
  • Unlimited watermark-free exports up to 1080p
  • Basic AI Suite - 20 uses / month
  • Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Green Screen, Create Clips, Draft Social Posts
  • AI Speech - 30 minutes / month
  • Stock library - limited results per search
  • All Free plan features included

Creator

$24/mo or $35/mo
  • Scale to a team of 3 (billed separately)
  • 30 Recording Hrs /Editor/Month
  • Unlimited Shows
  • 10 Participants
  • Unlimited Integrations
  • Iso & Mix Audio Tracks
  • Video + Screen Recording
  • Master Audio w/Dolby Voice
  • 30 hrs/editor/month transcription
  • Unlimited watermark-free exports up to 4k
  • Basic & Advanced AI Suite - Unlimited use
  • Eye Contact, Translate Captions, and 20+ more AI features
  • AI Speech - 120 minutes / month
  • Stock library - unlimited access to royalty-free assets
  • Advanced export options - timeline export, batch export
  • All Hobbyist plan features included

Business

$50/mo or $65/mo
  • For larger teams (billed separately)
  • 40 Recording Hrs /Editor/Month
  • Unlimited Shows
  • 10 Mainstage Participants
  • Unlimited Integrations
  • Iso & Mix Audio Tracks
  • Video + Screen Recording
  • Master Audio w/Dolby Voice
  • 40 hrs/editor/month transcription
  • Unlimited watermark-free exports up to 4k
  • Full Professional AI Suite - Unlimited access to AI features
  • Translate Captions with correction
  • AI Speech - 300 minutes / month
  • Regenerate & Overdub - unlimited uses
  • Add free Basic seats for collaboration
  • Priority support (with SLA)
  • All Creator plan features included

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying SquadCast

Monthly$16/mo
Yearly$192/yr
5-Year Total$960

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$192
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$576
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$960
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 52 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SquadCast alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 52 features.

Buy SquadCast

Better Value
Monthly cost$160/mo
3-year total$5,760
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying SquadCast saves ~$49,680 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 52 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

Apple CalendarDescriptGoogle CalendarOutlook CalendarZapier