Compare Podcastle and Sound Forge 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Podcastle
Star Rating
(169)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSound Forge
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sound ForgeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Sound Forge excels in audio editing capabilities, particularly with its "Voice Cloning" feature, which received a high score of 9.4, making it a favorite for those needing realistic voice synthesis.
- Reviewers mention that Podcastle shines in ease of use, with a score of 9.3 for "Ease of Use," making it particularly appealing for beginners or those who want a straightforward podcasting experience.
- G2 users highlight that Sound Forge's "Audio Optimization" feature, rated at 9.6, provides superior sound quality, which is crucial for professional audio production, while Podcastle's audio features are more geared towards casual users.
- Users on G2 report that Podcastle's "Closed Captioning" feature, rated at 9.4, is a standout for accessibility, making it easier to reach a wider audience, whereas Sound Forge lacks this specific functionality.
- Reviewers say that Sound Forge's "Text Editing" capabilities, scoring 9.2, are robust for those who need to integrate text with audio, while Podcastle's text features are less comprehensive, focusing more on audio content.
- Users report that Podcastle's "Collaboration" feature, rated at 9.1, allows for seamless teamwork on projects, which is a significant advantage for teams, while Sound Forge does not emphasize collaborative tools as much.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Podcastle
Basic
Free
Best for getting started on your podcasting journey.
- 3 hours of video recording, up to 720p quality downloads with Podcastle watermark
- Unlimited audio recording, with up to 160kbps MP3 downloads
- Limited access to a royalty-free music & sound effects library
Sound Forge
No pricing availableFree Trial
Podcastle
Free Trial is available
Sound Forge
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
135
8.7
37
Ease of Use
9.3
146
8.3
37
Ease of Setup
9.1
80
9.0
7
Ease of Admin
9.4
11
9.2
6
Quality of Support
9.3
113
7.9
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
10
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
136
6.6
38
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.0
39
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
35
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Voice
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
Transcription
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Speech Output
9.7
21
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
Audio Format
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Features
8.6
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
Customization
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Podcastle and Sound Forge are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Podcastle is categorized as Video Communications, Text to Speech, Transcription, and Screen and Video Capture
Sound Forge has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Podcastle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sound Forge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Entertainment
13.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.7%
Consulting
6.5%
Broadcast Media
6.5%
Online Media
4.1%
Other
61.5%
Broadcast Media
20.0%
Entertainment
12.0%
Music
10.0%
Online Media
6.0%
Media Production
6.0%
Other
46.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Podcastle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Benjamin R.
Verified User in Sports
I have mostly utilized Podcastle to record for my main podcast. It has been easy for guests and my cohosts to gather to record. Something we needed when we were using other podcast recording platforms. I use Podcastle to record every time I need to record...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Paul A.
Verified User in Computer Software
Their business ethics, misleading marketing and unwderwhelming platform do not deliver.
Sound Forge
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Melanie M.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
I develop modules for people who are learning English and use Sound Forge to add the audio for Storyline 2 presentations. I've found that once you learn the basics it's easy to record the audio and import the finished product to Storyline 2. Since I'm a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Deepak M.
Verified User in Education Management
It doesn't have many features to reduce noise or echo. Its sound gate feature is inadequate in my opinion.
Benjamin R.
Verified User in Sports
I have mostly utilized Podcastle to record for my main podcast. It has been easy for guests and my cohosts to gather to record. Something we needed when we were using other podcast recording platforms. I use Podcastle to record every time I need to record...
Melanie M.
Verified User in Professional Training & Coaching
I develop modules for people who are learning English and use Sound Forge to add the audio for Storyline 2 presentations. I've found that once you learn the basics it's easy to record the audio and import the finished product to Storyline 2. Since I'm a...
Paul A.
Verified User in Computer Software
Their business ethics, misleading marketing and unwderwhelming platform do not deliver.
Deepak M.
Verified User in Education Management
It doesn't have many features to reduce noise or echo. Its sound gate feature is inadequate in my opinion.
Discussions
What is Podcastle?
1 comment
SL
It is voice recording and processing toolRead more
Podcastle has no more discussions with answers
Is Sound Forge Free?
2 comments
RE
No, it's not free, but they do have a free trial. Also, they put out new versions constantly, (which is the only complaint I have) and there's always a...Read more
What is Sound Forge used for?
2 comments
DM
SoundForge is a recording and audio management software. You can use it to record sound via microphone, manipulate the sound (add effects, etc.) and export...Read more
Is sound forge better than audacity?
1 comment
DM
It's difficult to state which software is better, because it's all subjective. Some people think that Audacity is better because it's free and does a lot of...Read more
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