Choose Alitu if you want to focus on creating a great podcast without getting lost in technical details. We handle everything automatically.
Choose Podcastle if you don't mind a more complex process if it means having more detailed control.
Let's talk about the elephant in the room: creating a podcast shouldn't require an audio engineering degree. But it also shouldn't limit your creative control. That's the balance both Alitu and Podcastle try to strike, just in very different ways.
Picture this: You've just recorded an interview for your podcast. Your guest shared amazing insights, but there's background noise from their office, a few awkward pauses, and you need to add your intro music.
With Podcastle, you're in the driver's seat. You'll see familiar audio editing tools - multiple tracks, detailed wave forms, and precise controls for every aspect of sound processing. Want to adjust the exact frequency of noise reduction? You can do that. Interested in cloning your voice for intros? That's possible too. It's like having a professional recording studio in your browser.
Alitu takes a different approach entirely. Drop in your recording, and it automatically handles noise reduction, sound enhancement, and leveling. Instead of tracks and waveforms, you'll see building blocks - your intro, your interview, your outro music. Move them around, trim what you don't need, and you're done. It's more like assembling a presentation than editing audio.
On paper, both tools look similar. They both record, edit, host, and publish podcasts. They both clean up audio and offer text-based editing. But using them feels completely different.
Take something simple like adding background music. In Podcastle, you'll place it on a separate track, adjust the volume curve, and fine-tune the fade-in timing. In Alitu, you'll click "Add Music," pick your track, and the system handles the rest. Neither approach is wrong - they just serve different needs.
Podcastle shines when you want that granular control. Maybe you're creating a highly produced show with multiple voice tracks and complex sound design. Or perhaps you're technically inclined and enjoy tweaking settings to get things exactly right. At $29.99/month, it's also slightly easier on the budget.
Alitu excels when you want to focus on content over technicalities. It's built for people who want to share their message without getting lost in audio terminology. While it's $38/month, it includes extras like a podcast website and live support sessions. Many users find they save hours per episode, making the price difference negligible.
Both tools can create professional-sounding podcasts. The question isn't which one is better, but which one matches your workflow. Do you want to be an audio producer who podcasts, or a podcaster who doesn't worry about audio production?
After helping thousands of podcasters launch their shows, we've learned something important: the best tool is the one that doesn't get in your way. Try both (they offer free trials) and pay attention to which one feels more natural. That's your answer.
Remember: perfect audio means nothing if you're too frustrated to publish consistently. Choose the tool that helps you get your voice out there, whether that's through precise control or helpful automation.
Like Podcastle, you just open your browser, invite your guests, and start recording. See them via video feed (helps with natural conversation), and don't worry about quality - we handle that automatically.
We use it for absolutely everything - recording audio, inviting guests, editing and publishing the finished product. It is so easy to use...
James, co-host of Dates, Weights and Protein Shakes
Pros use something called “EQ” to make their voices sound deep, vibrant and easy on the ear. We do this for you, using AI, so you don’t have to.
Take a listen for yourself!
I did a test recording close to a defective air conditioning unit that was incredibly loud. Alitu made that noise disappear without me having to do anything about it.
Elijah, Host of Innovation Metrics Podcast
Unlike Podcastle, Alitu doesn't rehash the tired old DAW timeline editor. It's great if you need lots of control, but not so great if you want to move fast and keep it simple.
With Alitu, you build your episode using our block editor and then re-use and customise it later. Your intro and outro will already be there, so just add your recordings, ads and you're done!
Easy to use, and it’s so quick. I can edit an episode with multiple music tracks, bed music and voice clips in around an hour.
Tom, co-host of Mid-life Punk Podcast
Your guest getting off-topic? Need to cut down the length of your episode? In either case with text-based editing it’s easier then ever to leave just the right parts of audio.
Alitu handles all your export settings, file types, ID3 tags, everything that you would usually need to do manually to then upload to a hosting provider.
Best part? Alitu includes hosting for free, and helps you submit your podcast to all popular directories. Once your show is out there, all it takes is one click to publish or schedule your future episodes.
I don't know how I would do my podcast without Alitu! After recording each episode, I am able to edit and upload it to my host in one sitting. It is a time and money saver.
Ruthenna Porterfield, Host of Meet My God
Any time you get stuck, whether it be using Alitu or just figuring out your podcast in general, we've got your back. Get in touch any time using live chat, or join us every week for video office hours.
