Is EasyCast a better recorder than SquadCast?

No honest comparison should claim that. SquadCast is stronger for high-fidelity remote recording, large guest sessions, separate WAV tracks, progressive uploads, and Descript-based editing. EasyCast is stronger when recording needs to flow directly into AI assets and RSS hosting.

Does SquadCast include podcast hosting?

SquadCast is focused on cloud recording and Descript editing. You still need a podcast host for RSS distribution. EasyCast includes hosting and public listener pages.

Can I keep SquadCast and use EasyCast too?

Yes. Record in SquadCast, edit in Descript if needed, then upload the final file to EasyCast for transcription, show notes, clips, listener pages, and RSS hosting.

Why compare EasyCast against SquadCast if Descript is involved?

Because SquadCast is being folded into Descript and many users are looking for what comes next. The path today is SquadCast plus Descript for recording and editing, then a separate host for distribution. EasyCast covers a different end-to-end path.

Which one is better for agencies?

Agencies that need producer roles, multiple editors, high-fidelity guest recording, and Descript collaboration may prefer SquadCast. Agencies that want a simpler client show workflow with hosting, transcripts, notes, clips, and public pages in one place may prefer EasyCast.

EasyCast Studio

SquadCast alternative

EasyCast Studio vs SquadCast

Descript acquired SquadCast on 14 August 2023 and has said it will fold SquadCast’s recording into Descript. If you are weighing a move, here is how EasyCast compares. SquadCast is still the stronger pure remote recorder.

Last verified: 30 Sept 2026

TL;DR — which one fits you

Pick EasyCast Studio

You want to record, clean up, generate notes and clips, and publish to an RSS feed without adding a separate podcast host.

Pick SquadCast

You care most about high-fidelity remote guest recording, progressive uploads, separate WAV files, and Descript editing, and you are comfortable with SquadCast’s move into Descript.

You already record in person and only need final mastering - neither remote recording workflow is the main bottleneck.

Feature comparison

Each row is intentionally honest — we’ve marked our own gaps as partial or no, not glossed over them. Cross-check with the latest on squadcast.fm before deciding.

Remote recording

Browser-based guest recording

EasyCast Studio

No install

SquadCast

No install for guests

Separate locally recorded tracks

EasyCast Studio

Multi-track in beta

SquadCast

Iso + mix tracks

Progressive upload / cloud backup

EasyCast Studio

Browser recording backup flow

SquadCast

Signature strength

10 participants

EasyCast Studio

1-on-1 stable; multi in beta

SquadCast

Listed on plans

48 kHz / 16-bit WAV

EasyCast Studio

Depends on browser/device path

SquadCast

Officially listed

Editing and AI

Transcript-based editing

EasyCast Studio

Transcript edits only

SquadCast

Via Descript

Filler-word removal

EasyCast Studio

Reversible FFmpeg cleanup

SquadCast

Descript AI suite

Studio Sound-style cleanup

EasyCast Studio

Audio cleanup tools

SquadCast

Not confirmed

AI show notes and clips

EasyCast Studio

Built into publish flow

SquadCast

Descript AI suite

Hosting and distribution

Built-in RSS hosting

SquadCast is a recording and editing workflow; publishing still needs a host.

EasyCast Studio

Podcast 2.0 feed

SquadCast

Use a separate host

Public listener page

EasyCast Studio

/p/[slug]

SquadCast

Podcast 2.0 transcript links

EasyCast Studio

SquadCast

Depends on host

Team workflow

Shows per account

EasyCast Studio

Plan-based

SquadCast

No hosting; use a separate host

Descript project workflow

EasyCast Studio

SquadCast

Developer API / webhooks

EasyCast Studio

Recordings, clips, transcripts

SquadCast

Public API listed

Where each one wins

SquadCast wins the pure remote recording comparison

SquadCast lists separate iso and mix tracks, video and screen recording, 10 participants, cloud backups, progressive uploads, local WAV and MP3 downloads, and 48 kHz / 16-bit WAV recording. That is exactly the use case it was built for. EasyCast should not claim stronger recording quality. EasyCast wins when the buyer also needs AI publishing assets and RSS hosting in the same workflow.

SquadCast is being folded into Descript

Descript announced the SquadCast acquisition on 14 August 2023 and said SquadCast’s recording technology would be integrated into Descript, with SquadCast discontinued as a separate product. We found no announced end date, so check squadcast.fm and Descript’s announcements for current status before you plan around either product. If your team already edits in Descript, staying with Descript’s recorder may be the natural path. EasyCast is more compelling when you want a browser-first flow that ends with a published feed instead of an exported file.

Hosting is the biggest EasyCast difference

SquadCast gets the recording into a clean file and Descript project. It does not replace the podcast host that serves Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the public RSS feed. EasyCast generates the show feed, listener pages, transcripts, chapter exports, and publishing metadata after production, so a smaller creator can avoid stitching recorder + editor + host together.

Pricing now follows Descript

We do not list a separate SquadCast price. Recording is being folded into Descript, whose plans are priced per person and meter media hours, Rooms hours and AI credits; see our Descript comparison for those figures. EasyCast pricing is flat per plan with no AI credits, which can be easier to reason about for a podcast owner who mainly needs one place to record, clean up, publish, and manage the show.

Pricing snapshot

SquadCast is being folded into Descript, so we do not quote SquadCast prices of its own and do not present Descript’s prices as SquadCast’s. Check squadcast.fm and descript.com/pricing for what applies to you.

Tier

EasyCast Studio

SquadCast

Free

Free plan: 30 min/mo

No standalone SquadCast price; see Descript’s plans

Paid

Starter $9.99/mo, Pro $29/mo, Business $99/mo

Sold through Descript plans (per person, metered); see our Descript comparison

Sources · last verified 30 Sept 2026

How to move from SquadCast to EasyCast

Most SquadCast users should test EasyCast first as the publishing layer. Move recording only after you know EasyCast covers the guests and quality bar your show needs.

01
Export a finished file from SquadCast or Descript
Download the final WAV or MP3 after your normal edit. If you depend on Descript transcript edits, keep that editing workflow and move only hosting first.
02
Upload to EasyCast
Use the upload flow to transcribe, generate show notes, create clips, and publish the episode into the EasyCast RSS feed.
03
Move RSS hosting
If your current host is Buzzsprout, Transistor, Spotify for Podcasters, or another host, export the feed and set the 301 redirect after verifying the EasyCast feed.
04
Run one live guest test
Before replacing SquadCast, run a real guest through EasyCast. Check audio quality, guest friction, upload reliability, and post-production output.
05
Decide what stays external
If SquadCast remains the best recorder for your show, keep it. EasyCast can still be the AI and hosting layer after the recording is finished.

Frequently asked

Is EasyCast a better recorder than SquadCast?: No honest comparison should claim that. SquadCast is stronger for high-fidelity remote recording, large guest sessions, separate WAV tracks, progressive uploads, and Descript-based editing. EasyCast is stronger when recording needs to flow directly into AI assets and RSS hosting.
Does SquadCast include podcast hosting?: SquadCast is focused on cloud recording and Descript editing. You still need a podcast host for RSS distribution. EasyCast includes hosting and public listener pages.
Can I keep SquadCast and use EasyCast too?: Yes. Record in SquadCast, edit in Descript if needed, then upload the final file to EasyCast for transcription, show notes, clips, listener pages, and RSS hosting.
Why compare EasyCast against SquadCast if Descript is involved?: Because SquadCast is being folded into Descript and many users are looking for what comes next. The path today is SquadCast plus Descript for recording and editing, then a separate host for distribution. EasyCast covers a different end-to-end path.
Which one is better for agencies?: Agencies that need producer roles, multiple editors, high-fidelity guest recording, and Descript collaboration may prefer SquadCast. Agencies that want a simpler client show workflow with hosting, transcripts, notes, clips, and public pages in one place may prefer EasyCast.

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