Recording Software
Updated 2026-04-01SquadCast Review 2026
Browser-based remote recording studio with local capture and progressive uploads. Included with Descript subscriptions; plans, limits, and pricing follow Descript (media hours, recording hours per drive, AI credits). Features backstage for managing guests and AI-powered post-production tools.
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Free tier: Descript Free: limited media minutes, 720p watermarked export, 2 hrs recording per drive
Free
$0
- 60 media minutes/month (per editor)
- 2 hrs recording sessions per drive
- 720p export, watermarked
- Up to 10 participants per room
Hobbyist
$24/mo
- 10 media hours/month
- 5 hrs recording per drive
- 1080p watermark-free export
- Basic AI suite (400 AI credits/mo)
Creator
$35/mo
- 30 media hours/month
- 15 hrs recording per drive
- 4K watermark-free export
- 800 AI credits/mo, full AI tools
Business
$65/mo
- 40 media hours/month
- 25 hrs recording per drive
- 1500 AI credits/mo
- Priority support (SLA), team scaling
Pros
- Tight Descript integration
- Progressive upload prevents data loss
- Backstage for guest management
- No software installation required
- AI-powered editing tools
Cons
- Limits tied to Descript media and recording hours
- Limited free tier
- Less established than Riverside
- Descript account required for some features
Best For
- Descript users wanting recording solution
- Interview podcasts
- Browser-based workflow preference
- Teams using Descript for editing
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does SquadCast cost?
- SquadCast has four plans: Free ($0), Hobbyist at $24/month, Creator at $35/month, and Business at $65/month.
- Is SquadCast free?
- Yes, up to a point. SquadCast has a free plan, which covers Descript Free: limited media minutes, 720p watermarked export, 2 hrs recording per drive. Paid plans start at $24/month with Hobbyist, which includes 10 media hours/month and 5 hrs recording per drive.
- What is SquadCast?
- SquadCast is a browser-based remote recording studio that captures each participant locally and uploads progressively during the session, so a dropped connection does not cost you the recording. It includes a backstage area for managing guests and requires no software installation, and it is included with Descript subscriptions.
- Does SquadCast record separate tracks?
- Yes. Each participant is recorded locally on their own track, with video, for up to 10 participants per room. Progressive upload sends the files as the session runs rather than at the end.
- Do you need a Descript subscription to use SquadCast?
- SquadCast is included with Descript subscriptions, and its limits follow Descript's plans for media hours, recording hours per drive, and credits. The free tier gives 60 media minutes a month and 2-hour recording sessions per drive with watermarked 720p export; Hobbyist is $24/mo, Creator $35/mo, and Business $65/mo, rising to 40 media hours and 25 recording hours per drive.
- What are the best SquadCast alternatives?
- Riverside is the closest match, recording locally in up to 4K with separate tracks per guest. Zencastr also captures lossless separate tracks and allows unlimited recording on its free plan with 90-day storage. Cleanfeed is the audio-only option, with a free Lite tier and up to 32 multitrack guests on Pro.
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