SquadCast
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Features
52 features across 18 categories
AI(11)
Automatically create clips from longer recordings using AI
Generate draft social media posts from your content using AI
Use AI to subtly adjust gaze so it appears you are looking directly into the camera
Use AI to instantly highlight and remove 'um,' 'ah,' 'like', repeated words, and more from audio and video
Instantly remove the background from any video without the need for a physical green screen or chroma key editing
Re-record sections of your content with AI-powered overdub capabilities
Regenerate AI-generated content with different variations
Turn text into speech with ultra-realistic AI voice generation; create custom voices or choose from stock voices
Instantly improve audio quality of any recording with one click – remove background noise, enhance speech, and get studio-quality sound
Translate captions to multiple languages using AI
Transcribe your recordings with AI-powered transcription included in all plans
Accessibility(1)
Generate and edit captions for your recordings
Analytics(1)
View analytics on your recording sessions
Audio(4)
Audio sync problems are eliminated by recording separate audio and video files locally
Studio-quality audio recording for remote sessions with 48 kHz sample rate and 16-bit depth
Master audio with Dolby Voice technology for premium audio quality
Mix separate audio files from all participants into a single track
Branding(1)
Add a logo for your organization and organize team members by shows
Communication(1)
Chat with team members and guests as a group or one-on-one; messages remain in session but do not appear in final recording
Core Recording(3)
All audio and video is recorded locally on each participant's device and automatically uploaded to cloud
SquadCast's unique patented technology that captures files at the source and continuously auto-saves to cloud backup
Collaborate remotely in a cloud recording studio for multiple participants
Editing(1)
Each participant's audio and video is recorded in separate files for flexible post-production editing
Export(6)
Export video recordings in 4K resolution
Access timeline export and batch export capabilities
Download local audio recordings in WAV and MP3 formats
Download recordings in WAV, MP3, MP4, and WebM formats
Download VoIP MP3 backup audio recordings as additional backup
Export recordings without watermarks on video
Integration(3)
Sync recording sessions to Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars
Automate remote recording workflows with SquadCast integrations and APIs including Zapier
Zapier integration for automating workflows across tools
Media Library(1)
Access to built-in libraries of royalty-free videos, images, GIFs, music, and sound effects
Session Management(6)
Allows participants to join off-camera without being mic'ed up or taking an on-stage seat, useful for producers, show managers, and VIPs
See everyone's AV equipment details
Record any number of sessions for any number of shows simultaneously within plan limits
Add artwork and text description for each recording to make them easier to search and organize
Search previous sessions and favorite them to reuse details and guest invites as presets for future recordings
Create unlimited recording sessions across all plans
Storage & Backup(2)
Cloud backup support for recorded content in the event of a lost primary file
Store unlimited recordings in the cloud across all plans
Support(2)
Access to support center and email support available 24 hours
Priority support with Service Level Agreement for Business plan
Team Management(3)
Add free Basic tier seats for team collaboration on Business plan
Assign roles including Owner, Org Admin, Show Manager, Show Talent, and File Manager
Designate roles and account types within organization to control user access and permissions
Templates(1)
Pre-built templates for common recording scenarios
User Experience(2)
Pre-recording space where participants can adjust appearance, check equipment, and test audio and video before recording
Browser-based interface requiring no downloads or installations for guests
Video(3)
See everyone and record everyone in separate files in HD video quality
Record your screen along with audio and video
Studio-quality video recording for remote sessions up to 1080p at 30fps
Pricing
Free
- ✓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
- ✓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
- ✓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
- ✓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
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Integrations
5 known integrations