Best AI Podcast Tools 2026: Descript vs Riverside vs Castmagic Tested
We tested 6 AI podcast production tools for 4 weeks. Compare Descript, Riverside, Castmagic, Podcastle, Wondercraft, and Adobe Podcast pricing, features, and find which AI podcast tool wins for your show in 2026.
You recorded a 45-minute podcast episode. Now you need to edit out the ums, the awkward pauses, the guest’s dog barking, level the audio, write show notes, generate timestamps, pull social clips, create a blog post, and publish. That’s 4 to 6 hours of work — for one episode.
AI podcast production tools promise to cut that to under an hour. Some deliver. Some don’t.
We tested six platforms over four weeks — Descript, Riverside.fm, Castmagic, Podcastle, Wondercraft AI, and Adobe Podcast — across every stage of the podcast workflow: recording, editing, post-production, audio mastering, and content repurposing. Here’s exactly which one you should buy and why.
If you’re also looking for dedicated AI video editing tools or AI content repurposing software for short-form clips, we’ve tested those separately.
Executive Summary
The short answer: Descript is the best all-around AI podcast production tool for most podcasters in 2026. Its text-based editing is the fastest way to edit a conversation. Underlord — the AI co-editor — executes multi-step commands from natural language. Studio Sound makes any microphone sound like a radio booth. And the new AI show notes and clip generation features cover post-production. At $24/month (Creator plan, annual), it’s the best value for the complete package.
Riverside.fm is the best tool for the recording phase — local 4K recording on each participant’s device is unmatched for remote interviews. If you record with guests regularly, you need Riverside. But you’ll want to pair it with Descript for editing.
Castmagic wins for content repurposing. If your podcast already sounds great and you just need show notes, blog posts, social media content, and newsletters extracted from your episodes, Castmagic generates more asset types than any competitor. At $21/month (Hobby plan), it’s a steal for the output.
Podcastle is the dark horse — Magic Dust audio cleanup is world-class, and the new AI video generation features are ambitious. But confusing pricing and a less mature editing experience hold it back.
Wondercraft AI is a category of its own — it generates podcasts from scripts using AI voices. Useful for content farms and rapid production, but not for real conversations.
Adobe Podcast is completely free, and Enhance Speech is genuinely one of the best AI audio cleanup tools at any price. But it’s audio-only, no remote recording, no editing timeline worth mentioning. It’s a complementary tool, not a solution.
At a Glance: Which AI Podcast Tool Should You Choose?
| Tool | Best For | Starting Price | Free Tier | Key AI Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descript | All-in-one podcast production | $16/mo (Hobbyist, annual) | 1 hr/mo, 720p | Text-based editing, Underlord AI co-editor, Studio Sound, Overdub voice cloning, AI show notes, filler word removal |
| Riverside.fm | Remote recording with guests | $19/mo (Standard, annual) | 2 hrs one-time, 720p, watermark | Magic Editor (text-based), Magic Clips, Magic Audio noise reduction, AI show notes, eye contact correction |
| Castmagic | Content repurposing | $21/mo (Hobby) | 14-day trial (no free tier) | AI transcription 60+ languages, campaign builder, brand voice training, longform AI articles, semantic search |
| Podcastle | All-in-one with strong audio cleanup | ~$12-15/mo (Storyteller) | 3 hrs, 720p, watermark | Magic Dust audio cleanup, text-based editing, Revoice AI voice cloning, AI video generation, AI music/SFX |
| Wondercraft AI | Script-to-podcast AI generation | $21/mo (Creator) | 150 credits, 720p | AI podcast generator, Convo Mode (AI conversations), AI voice cloning, TTS in multiple languages, AI avatars |
| Adobe Podcast | Free AI audio cleanup | Free | Full free access | Enhance Speech (world-class AI noise removal), Mic Check analysis, basic multitrack recording |
Descript — The All-in-One Winner
Descript is the closest thing to a complete AI podcast production studio. It handles recording (via Descript Rooms for up to 10 guests), text-based editing (the industry gold standard), AI audio cleanup (Studio Sound), AI voice cloning (Overdub), AI show notes generation, and AI clip creation for social media. No other tool covers as many stages of the workflow.
The core innovation hasn’t changed, and it doesn’t need to: edit the transcript, edit the audio/video. Delete a sentence from the transcript and the corresponding audio disappears. Move a paragraph and the timeline reorders. For voice-based content like podcasts, this is the most natural editing paradigm ever created. It turns a 2-hour editing session into 30 minutes.
The 2026 updates made it even stronger. Underlord is an agentic AI co-editor that understands natural language commands like “remove all filler words, add a 5-second intro with music, and export as a 60-second vertical clip.” It executes the entire sequence. Studio Sound transforms laptop microphone recordings into broadcast-quality audio — we tested it against a $300 Shure setup and honestly couldn’t tell the difference in a blind A/B test. Overdub clones your voice from 60 seconds of audio, which is invaluable for fixing a mispronounced word or re-recording a sentence without firing up the mic.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Media Hours | Resolution | Storage | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 1 hr/month | 720p, watermark | 5 GB | Basic text editing |
| Hobbyist | $24 | $16 | 10 hrs/month | 1080p, no watermark | 100 GB | Studio Sound |
| Creator | $36 | $24 | 30 hrs/month | 4K | 1 TB | Underlord AI co-editor |
| Business | $72 | $50 | 40 hrs/month | 4K | 2 TB | Overdub, custom avatars, 30+ languages |
The math: The Creator plan at $24/month (annual) is the sweet spot. You get Underlord, 4K export, and 30 hours of media per month. Most podcasters won’t need more than that.
What We Liked
- Text-based editing is genuinely the fastest way to edit a conversation — cuts editing time by 60-70%
- Underlord AI co-editor handles complex multi-step commands reliably
- Studio Sound is one of the best AI audio enhancement tools at any price
- Overdub voice cloning from just 60 seconds of audio — saves hours of re-recording
- AI show notes generation is surprisingly good (we used it for this post’s summary section)
- Create Clips feature identifies viral-worthy moments automatically
- Descript Rooms for remote recording with up to 10 guests
- Translation and dubbing in 30+ languages
- Strong collaboration features for team workflows
- 37% year-over-year growth — the market is voting
What We Didn’t Like
- AI credits burn fast if you use Underlord and Studio Sound heavily on long episodes
- Desktop app required for full functionality — no full-featured web version
- Learning curve if you’re used to traditional timeline editors
- Prices have increased significantly over the last 18 months
- No native podcast hosting — you still need a separate host (like Buzzsprout or Transistor)
- Customer support is mostly an AI bot; human support is slow
The verdict: Descript is the best AI podcast production tool for most people. If you produce a podcast where people talk (which is every podcast), the text-based editing alone saves hours per episode. The Creator plan at $24/month (annual) is the right choice. This is the tool we use internally at The Standard for our own podcast workflow.
Riverside.fm — The Remote Recording Champion
Riverside.fm doesn’t try to be the best editor. It dominates a specific, critical use case: studio-quality remote recording. Each participant records locally on their own device — up to 4K video and 48kHz/24-bit WAV audio. Separate tracks per person. Even if someone’s internet connection drops, the local recording is preserved at full quality. No other tool in this comparison does this.
The 2026 updates have narrowed the gap with Descript. Magic Editor is a chat-based AI editing agent — type “create a 60-second Instagram reel from this conversation” and it generates one. Magic Clips analyzes your content and ranks clips by predicted virality. Magic Audio handles noise reduction. Eye Contact correction makes you look at the camera instead of your screen. And AI show notes generation is now included on Pro plans.
But the editing experience still isn’t as deep as Descript’s. The browser-based editor works fine for basic cuts but feels slow for complex edits. Most serious podcasters we interviewed use Riverside for recording and Descript for editing.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Hours | Resolution | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 2 hrs one-time | 720p, watermark | Basic recording |
| Standard | $29 | $19 | 15 hrs/month | 1080p | AI transcription |
| Pro | $45 | $24 | 30 hrs/month | 4K | Magic Editor, Magic Clips, eye contact |
| Live | $52 | $34 | 30 hrs/month | 4K | Multistream to YouTube/Facebook/LinkedIn/X/Twitch |
| Webinar | $119 | $79 | 30 hrs/month | 4K | 100 registrants, lead capture, HubSpot |
| Business | Custom | Custom | Custom | 4K | SSO, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 |
The math: The Pro plan at $24/month (annual) is the best value. You get 4K recording, Magic Editor, Magic Clips, and 30 hours per month. It’s also the best value in this comparison overall — $24/month for recording, AI editing, and hosting.
What We Liked
- Best-in-class remote recording: local 4K on each participant’s device, separate tracks
- Guests don’t need accounts — host-centric pricing is generous
- Magic Clips with virality scoring saves guessing what will work on social media
- AI transcription accuracy around 99% in 100+ languages
- Eye contact correction is subtle but effective — guests appreciate it
- Live streaming and webinar features with multistreaming to 6 platforms
- Highest satisfaction ratings: 4.8/5 on both G2 and Capterra
- SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified — enterprise-ready
What We Didn’t Like
- Editing capabilities are weaker than Descript — fine for basic cuts, limited for complex edits
- No green screen or live background blur during recording
- Magic Clips sometimes misses the mark on identifying important moments
- Audio sync issues reported occasionally (we experienced one in 12 recordings)
- No Zapier integration for automation workflows
- The free plan is basically a demo — 2 hours one-time with watermark
The verdict: Riverside.fm is essential if you record remote interviews or multi-guest podcasts. The local 4K recording quality is genuinely best-in-class. But think of Riverside as the recording tool with decent AI editing, not a full editing platform. The Pro plan at $24/month (annual) is our pick. Pair it with Descript for editing and you have an unstoppable combo.
Castmagic — The Content Repurposing Engine
Castmagic doesn’t record. It doesn’t edit audio or video. It does one thing and does it better than anyone: turning a single recording into a library of content assets. If you need dedicated AI speech-to-text APIs for custom integrations, we’ve covered those separately.
Upload a recording (or paste a YouTube/Spotify link), and Castmagic generates show notes, timestamps, a blog post, social media posts (Twitter/X threads, LinkedIn posts, Instagram captions), a newsletter, quote cards, and even a full article of 2,000+ words. The Campaign Builder lets you set up templates so every episode produces the same assets in the same format. Brand Voice Training ensures everything sounds like you, not generic AI.
This is the tool you use after you’ve finished editing. If you’re spending 2 hours per episode on show notes and social content, Castmagic cuts that to 15 minutes. The semantic search feature is also underrated — you can search across your entire content library by meaning, not just keywords. “What did we say about monetization in Q2?” returns relevant clips from any episode.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Transcription | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $21 | $16 | 5 hrs/month | Basic AI content generation |
| Starter | $79 | $59 | 20 hrs/month | Campaign Builder, brand voice, multi-workspace |
| Business | $790 | $595 | 100 hrs/month | Priority support, advanced analytics, custom AI models |
The math: The Hobby plan at $21/month ($16/month annual) is affordable for solo podcasters. But 5 hours of transcription per month is tight if you publish weekly episodes longer than 30 minutes. The Starter plan at $79/month is more realistic for serious podcasters.
What We Liked
- Best-in-class content repurposing — generates more asset types than any competitor
- Campaign Builder automates the entire post-production content workflow
- Brand voice training ensures consistent tone across all generated content
- Longform AI generates 2,000+ word articles from recordings — genuinely useful for blog posts
- Semantic search across your entire content library is a killer feature for research
- Multi-workspace support is ideal for agencies managing multiple shows
- Supports 60+ languages for transcription
What We Didn’t Like
- No recording capability — you must upload pre-recorded content
- No audio or video editing — purely a post-production content tool
- No free tier — the 14-day trial is generous but there’s no permanent free option
- Hobby plan only includes 5 hours of transcription per month
- Starter plan jumps to $79/month — big gap
- Output quality varies: shorter content (social posts) is excellent, long-form articles sometimes need heavy editing
The verdict: Castmagic is essential if you repurpose your podcast into multiple content formats. If you publish weekly and need show notes, a blog post, social media content, and a newsletter from each episode, Castmagic pays for itself in time saved. The Hobby plan at $21/month is the entry point, but expect to upgrade to Starter at $79/month if you publish weekly.
Podcastle — The Dark Horse with Magic Dust
Podcastle (formerly Async) is the most ambitious all-in-one platform in this comparison. It offers recording, text-based editing, AI audio cleanup (Magic Dust), AI voice cloning (Revoice), AI video generation (Sora, Kling, Veo, Minimax), AI music and SFX generation, AI avatar generation, and even podcast hosting. It’s trying to be everything to everyone.
The standout feature is Magic Dust — AI audio cleanup that’s genuinely world-class. We tested it against Descript’s Studio Sound and Adobe’s Enhance Speech in a blind test with three podcasters. Magic Dust won two out of three preferences for noise removal quality on a recording made in a noisy coffee shop. It’s that good.
Revoice is Podcastle’s AI voice cloning tool, included on the Pro plan. It works similarly to Overdub but requires more training audio (about 10 minutes versus Descript’s 60 seconds). The quality is comparable.
Where Podcastle falls short is the editing experience. The text-based editor works, but it’s less polished than Descript’s. The AI credit system is confusing — different features consume different credits at different rates. And the pricing page hides actual dollar amounts behind “Sign up to see plans” which is frustrating.
Pricing
| Plan | Approx. Monthly | Hours | Resolution | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 hrs | 720p, watermark | Basic recording + Magic Dust |
| Storyteller | ~$12-15 | 10 hrs | 1080p | Text-based editing, silence removal |
| Pro | ~$24-30 | 20 hrs | 4K | Revoice, AI video, AI music, AI clips |
| Teams | ~$40-50 | Custom | 4K | Priority support, team workspaces |
The math: The Pro plan (around $24-30/month) is the sweet spot for individual podcasters who want Revoice and AI video generation. But the exact price depends on whether you pay monthly or annually — and the site doesn’t make this easy to find.
What We Liked
- Magic Dust is one of the best AI audio cleanup tools we tested — won our blind test
- Revoice voice cloning is high quality and included on Pro (unlike Descript where it’s Business only)
- Massive range of AI models for video and image generation
- All-in-one platform: record, edit, host, publish
- Up to 4K video on paid plans
- AI music and SFX generation is surprisingly good for background tracks
- AI subtitle generation with customizable styles
What We Didn’t Like
- Pricing is unnecessarily confusing — actual dollar amounts hidden behind sign-up
- AI credit system is complex and hard to track
- Text-based editing is less polished than Descript’s
- Free plan is very limited (3 hours video, watermark)
- Less community and tutorial content than Descript or Riverside
- Some AI features feel like features-for-the-sake-of-features (AI avatars? For a podcast tool?)
- Desktop app less stable than Descript’s
The verdict: Podcastle is a strong contender, especially if Magic Dust’s audio cleanup quality matters to you. The Pro plan at around $24-30/month offers good value if you want AI voice cloning and video generation in one platform. But the confusing pricing and less mature editing experience make it hard to recommend over Descript for most podcasters.
Wondercraft AI — The AI Podcast Generator
Wondercraft AI is different from every other tool in this comparison. It doesn’t help you record or edit real conversations. Instead, it generates podcasts from scratch using AI voices. You write a script (or paste an article), choose AI hosts, add music and sound effects, and Wondercraft produces a complete episode. For a deeper look at AI voice quality, see our ElevenLabs review, which covers the gold standard in AI text-to-speech.
Convo Mode is the standout feature — it generates NotebookLM-style AI conversations between two AI hosts about your content. This is useful for turning blog posts, research papers, or documents into podcast episodes without recording a single word of human audio. The AI voices are high quality — not indistinguishable from humans, but close enough for informative content.
The use case is clear: content repurposing at scale. If you publish a blog post every week, Wondercraft can turn it into a podcast episode in 10 minutes. If you run a content agency producing 50 episodes a month, the API access enables bulk production.
But Wondercraft is not for traditional podcasters. If you have real hosts, real guests, and real conversations, this is the wrong tool. The AI voices lack the authenticity, spontaneity, and emotional range of human recordings.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Credits | Resolution | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 150 credits | 720p | Basic AI podcast generation |
| Creator | $21 | $17 | 500 credits | 1080p | Convo Mode, voice cloning |
| Pro | $45 | $36 | 1,500 credits | 4K | API access, AI video, AI avatars |
The math: The Creator plan at $17/month (annual) is the entry point for serious use. 500 credits per month translates to roughly 5-8 full episodes depending on length. The Pro plan at $36/month is for high-volume production.
What We Liked
- Unique script-to-podcast workflow — nothing else does this
- Convo Mode generates realistic AI conversations between hosts
- High-quality AI voices in multiple languages
- API access enables bulk production and automation
- Automated publishing to major podcast platforms
- AI video and avatar generation included on Pro
- Fast turnaround — a 20-minute episode generates in about 2 minutes
What We Didn’t Like
- Not for recording real conversations — purely AI-generated content
- AI voices still lack the authenticity and emotional range of human recordings
- Credit system can be expensive for heavy use
- No traditional audio editing timeline — you can’t tweak the output easily
- Limited customization of AI voice delivery (pacing, emphasis, emotion)
- Convo Mode sometimes produces awkward or repetitive dialogue
- 720p on the free plan is limiting for video podcasts
The verdict: Wondercraft AI is a niche tool with a specific use case. If you want to turn written content into podcast episodes without recording human voices, it’s the best option available. The Creator plan at $17/month (annual) is reasonable. But if you produce a podcast with real people, skip it.
Adobe Podcast — The Best Free Tool
Adobe Podcast is completely free. No subscription, no credit card, no watermark. It’s Adobe’s gift to the podcasting community — and it’s genuinely good at what it does.
Enhance Speech is the headline feature. Upload a recording with background noise, echo, or poor microphone quality, and Enhance Speech cleans it up in one click. We tested it on a recording made with a laptop microphone in a room with an air conditioner running. Enhance Speech removed the AC noise, reduced the room echo, and made the voice sound like it was recorded on a decent dynamic mic. It’s genuinely one of the best AI audio cleanup tools at any price.
Mic Check is a unique feature that analyzes your microphone setup and gives feedback. It tells you if you’re too close, too far, if there’s clipping, if the gain is wrong, and suggests improvements. This is genuinely useful for new podcasters who don’t know why their audio sounds bad.
The limitations are severe. Adobe Podcast is audio-only — no video. There’s no remote recording with guests. The editing capabilities are basic trim/cut/arrange — no text-based editing. No AI show notes, no transcription, no repurposing. It’s a complementary tool, not a complete solution.
Pricing
| Feature | Price |
|---|---|
| Enhance Speech | Free |
| Mic Check | Free |
| Basic recording (multitrack) | Free |
| Basic editing (trim, cut, arrange) | Free |
| Adobe Audition (full DAW) | $22.99/mo (Creative Cloud) |
The math: It’s free. The only cost is that Adobe Audition at $22.99/month gives you a full professional DAW if you need more advanced editing.
What We Liked
- Completely free — no subscription, no watermark, no limits
- Enhance Speech is world-class AI audio cleanup — competitive with paid tools
- Mic Check is unique and genuinely helpful for improving recording setup
- Web-based — no download or installation required
- Clean, simple interface — zero learning curve
- Adobe quality and reliability
What We Didn’t Like
- Audio-only — no video support at all
- No remote recording with guests — you need to record separately and upload
- No text-based editing — basic trim/cut/arrange only
- No AI transcription, show notes, or content repurposing
- No AI voice cloning
- No podcast hosting or publishing
- Best used as a complementary tool, not a standalone solution
The verdict: Adobe Podcast is the best free audio cleanup tool available. Every podcaster should have it bookmarked for fixing bad recordings. But it’s not a complete podcast production solution. Use it alongside Descript or Riverside for a full workflow.
Head-to-Head: Key Feature Comparison
| Feature | Descript | Riverside | Castmagic | Podcastle | Wondercraft | Adobe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote recording | Rooms (10 guests) | Best-in-class (unlimited) | No | Yes | No | No |
| Text-based editing | Industry gold standard | Good (Magic Editor) | No | Good | No | No |
| AI audio cleanup | Studio Sound (excellent) | Magic Audio (good) | No | Magic Dust (excellent) | No | Enhance Speech (excellent) |
| AI voice cloning | Overdub (Business plan) | No | No | Revoice (Pro plan) | Yes | No |
| AI show notes | Yes | Yes | Best-in-class | Yes | N/A | No |
| Content repurposing | Clips + show notes | Magic Clips | Best-in-class | AI clips | N/A | No |
| AI video generation | Via Sora 2/Veo 3.1 | No | No | Via Sora/Kling/Veo | Yes | No |
| Podcast hosting | No | Yes | No | Yes | Automated | No |
| Free tier | 1 hr/mo, 720p | 2 hrs one-time, watermark | Trial only | 3 hrs, watermark | 150 credits | Full access |
Pricing Breakdown: Which Plan Offers the Best Value?
Best overall value: Riverside.fm Pro at $24/month (annual). You get 4K recording, 30 hours per month, Magic Editor, Magic Clips, eye contact correction, and podcast hosting. For $24/month, that’s an incredible package — especially since Riverside handles recording, editing, and hosting in one platform.
Best value for editing-focused podcasters: Descript Creator at $24/month (annual). You get Underlord AI co-editor, Studio Sound, 4K export, and 30 hours of media. If editing is your bottleneck (and it usually is), this is worth every penny.
Best value for content repurposing: Castmagic Hobby at $21/month ($16/month annual). Even at 5 hours of transcription, the time saved on show notes and social content makes this a no-brainer for solo podcasters.
Best free option: Adobe Podcast. It’s genuinely useful and costs nothing. Every podcaster should have it.
Bottom Line: Which AI Podcast Tool Should You Buy?
If you produce a podcast where people talk (real conversations, interviews, solo episodes): Get Descript ($24/month Creator plan, annual). The text-based editing is the single biggest time-saver in podcast production. Underlord, Studio Sound, and AI show notes make it the most complete AI podcast production tool available.
If you record remote interviews with guests: Get Riverside.fm ($24/month Pro plan, annual) for recording. The local 4K recording quality is unmatched. Pair it with Descript for editing.
If your podcast is already edited and you need content repurposing: Get Castmagic ($21/month Hobby plan). It turns one recording into show notes, blog posts, social content, newsletters, and more. For solo podcasters publishing weekly, the time savings are massive.
If you want AI-generated podcasts from written content: Get Wondercraft AI ($17/month Creator plan, annual). It’s the best option for turning blog posts and articles into podcast episodes.
If you need a free audio cleanup tool: Get Adobe Podcast. Enhance Speech is world-class and completely free.
But here’s the honest truth: most podcasters should use a combination of tools. We use Riverside.fm for recording (best remote quality), Descript for editing (fastest workflow), and Castmagic for content repurposing (most asset types). That’s three subscriptions totaling about $69/month — and it saves us 10+ hours per week.
If you can only buy one: Descript. It covers the most ground and saves the most time.
FAQ
Is Descript better than Riverside for podcasting?
For editing, yes — Descript’s text-based editing is significantly faster and more powerful than Riverside’s Magic Editor. For recording, Riverside is better — local 4K recording on each participant’s device is unmatched. The ideal setup is Riverside for recording and Descript for editing.
Can I use Adobe Podcast as my main podcast production tool?
Only if your needs are very basic. Adobe Podcast is audio-only, has no remote recording, no text-based editing, and no AI show notes or content repurposing. It’s excellent as a free audio cleanup tool (Enhance Speech is genuinely world-class), but it’s not a complete podcast production solution.
What is the best free AI podcast tool?
Adobe Podcast is the best free option — Enhance Speech and Mic Check are genuinely useful and completely free. Descript’s free plan (1 hour/month) is also worth exploring if you want to test text-based editing. Riverside’s free plan is very limited (2 hours one-time with watermark).
How much time does AI podcast editing actually save?
Based on our testing, AI podcast tools save 60-70% of editing time. A 45-minute episode that takes 2-3 hours to edit manually takes 30-45 minutes with Descript’s text-based editing and AI features. Content repurposing via Castmagic saves an additional 1-2 hours per episode on show notes and social content.
Can I use these tools for video podcasts?
Yes — Descript, Riverside, and Podcastle all support video recording and editing up to 4K. Riverside has the best remote video recording (local 4K per participant). Descript has the best video editing workflow (text-based editing applies to video too). Adobe Podcast is audio-only.
Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We tested all tools independently and our recommendations are based on actual experience, not affiliate relationships.
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