Async (Podcastle) Pricing Plans: Find the Best Plan for Your Podcast

Podcastle has officially rebranded to Async to reflect its expansion beyond just podcasts into video and AI voice tools. Whether you know it as Podcastle or Async, the platform remains a go-to for creators who want broadcast-quality production. But with the name change comes questions: Did the pricing change? Is the “Free” plan still free? This guide breaks down the new Async tiers so you can choose the right fit.

⚠️ Important Update: Podcastle is now Async

As of late 2025, Podcastle has rebranded to Async. Your account, projects, and pricing remain the same, but you will see the new logo and “Async” branding on your dashboard. This change reflects the platform’s move into broader AI video and voice cloning tools. If you want to learn more about why they rebranded, we have a small post on it here.

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Detailed Breakdown: Async (Podcastle) Pricing Plans

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1. Basic Plan (The “Forever Free” Tier)

• Cost: $0 / Forever.
• The Reality:
  • Unlimited Audio: You can record as many multi-track audio sessions as you want (MP3 160kbps).
  • Video Limits: You get unlimited local video recording, but exports are watermarked and limited to 720p.
  • The “Gotcha”: Transcription is limited to 1 hour lifetime (total), not per month. Once you use it, it’s gone.
• Who It’s For: Perfect for hobbyists testing the waters. If you don’t need transcription or 4K video, this plan is genuinely usable for long-term recording.

2. Essentials Plan (Formerly Storyteller)

• Cost: $14.99/month or $11.99/month billed annually.
• Why Upgrade?
  • High-Fidelity: Unlocks uncompressed WAV audio (lossless) and 4K video downloads.
  • Magic Dust: You get unlimited use of the AI noise cancellation (Magic Dust) and Silence Remover.
  • Transcription: 10 hours per month (refreshes monthly).
  • AI Voices: Access to the digital voice skins (1M characters/mo).
• Who It’s For: Serious solo creators. If you are publishing weekly and care about sound quality (WAV) or hate editing out silence manually, this pays for itself immediately.

3. Pro Plan (The AI Powerhouse)

• Cost: $24.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually.
• The Big Differences:
  • Async Revoice (Voice Cloning): This is the killer feature. You can clone your own voice to fix mistakes in your recording just by typing text.
  • Heavy Usage: Transcription limits jump to 25 hours/month and video recording to 20 hours/month.
  • AI Video Tools: Includes “Eye Contact” fix and cinematic blur.
• Who It’s For: Professional editors and video-first podcasters. If you need to fix audio mistakes without re-recording (Revoice) or produce a lot of video clips for social media, you need this tier.

4. Teams / Business Plan

• Cost: Custom pricing (approx $39.99/mo).
• Key Features:
  • Includes all Pro features plus dedicated “Producer Mode” (manage recording without being in it).
  • Centralized billing and project permissions.
• Who It’s For: Production agencies managing multiple shows or networks.

Hidden Perks & Discounts

• The Trial Hack: All paid plans include a 7-day free trial. Use this to test the “Revoice” feature before committing to Pro.
• Student Discounts: Async (Podcastle) offers education pricing—you just need to contact support to unlock it.
• Annual Strategy: Paying yearly saves you ~20%, essentially giving you two months free.

Final Verdict: Essentials vs. Pro?

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Most users struggle to decide between these two. Here is the cheat sheet:

• Stay on Free if: You already have a good microphone and edit in GarageBand/Audacity. You just need a reliable way to record remote guests.
• Get Essentials (Storyteller) if: You want “Magic Dust” to fix bad audio automatically and need automatic transcripts. This is the best value for 90% of podcasters.
• Get Pro if: You make mistakes! The Revoice feature allows you to “type” audio fixes using your cloned voice, saving you from re-recording segments.

FAQ: Async (Podcastle) Questions

Before you swipe your card, check these common limitations:

• “Did Podcastle change its name?” Yes. As of 2026, Podcastle is now Async. The tools are the same, but the platform has expanded to include more video and developer API features.
• “Does the transcription limit rollover?” No. If you have the Essentials plan (10 hours), it resets every month. Unused hours do not stack.
• “Can I really clone my voice?” Yes, but only on the Pro plan. Essentials/Storyteller gives you generic AI voices, not your voice.

Still unsure? Grab the 7-day free trial and test the Magic Dust feature on an old recording to see the difference.