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Best Software for Podcast Recording

You don't need an expensive DAW for podcasting. Free options handle recording and basic editing. Paid tools add features like multitrack, noise reduction, and publishing.

Our Picks

Audacity (Free)

$0

Free, cross-platform, and fully capable for podcast recording and editing. Huge community with tutorials.

Completely freeCross-platformSimple to learn

GarageBand (Mac, Free)

$0

Built into every Mac. Surprisingly powerful with multitrack, effects, and easy export.

Pre-installed on MacIntuitive interfaceGreat plugins included

iZotope Ozone

$200

Not just for music — the EQ, compression, and loudness tools create broadcast-quality podcast audio.

Professional masteringLoudness standardsAI-assisted processing
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Pro Tips

  • 1.Record each speaker on a separate track — this makes editing infinitely easier.
  • 2.Apply noise reduction before EQ and compression in your processing chain.
  • 3.Target -16 LUFS for stereo podcasts and -19 LUFS for mono (Apple/Spotify standards).
  • 4.Export final files as 128kbps MP3 for distribution — higher bitrates waste bandwidth with no audible benefit on speech.