Zencastr is an easy way to record podcast interviews. Simply invite people, hit record, and download high quality sound files. I discovered Zencastr during lock down, and it allowed our team to keep going with podcasts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing. It really does work perfectly for my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The quality of the audio and ease of use when recording a podcast with guests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Editing is not easy using the app and it sounds choppy when you edit out words so for editing I would recommend finding a different software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zencastr records on your computer's microphone, so your sound quality is not impacted by poor network connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, the software gets disrupted by external hardware like Airpods. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Provides studio-quality recordings with each speaker on a separate track. As this was for a podcast, having separate tracks for all guests is very important. It was recommended to me by a fellow podcaster. It is a very easy to use interface and you are able to start recording without many instructions. It keeps the tracks in your dashboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very unreliable. Invited guests were not able to log on multiple times making for a very mortifying situation. Once, the platform was down for a 9am call but no support was available until 11am. Only available on Chrome or Firefox and not Safari. There are many technical requirements, including some I don't understand and these should be made clearer before you invite guests to join the call. Unfortunately, until they join, it is impossible to know if their computers and headphones actually pass the test for requirements. The system runs a quick test and lets you know if it is able to record. The worst thing about it is that it will not record if the speaker's computer system or headphones don't pass all the checks. I don't understand why it doesn't record anyway, even if it deems the quality not to be excellent. For podcasting, even a less than perfect recording is better than NO recording. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simple to set up and run if you use Chrome. Supports multiple file formats for recording and offers seamless Dropbox integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1) The user interface is complex and confusing for the guest.

2) There is consistent audio drift, which makes post-production expensive.

3) Despite regularly emailing support over 12 months about audio drifting and promised updates that never happened on the promised date or month.

4) Providing a Zencastr credit because of the issue doesn't acknowledge the cost of post-production when audio drift occurs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zencastr is an extremely easy to use tool for podcasters. Have been using Skype for years, guests struggle with it. With Zencastr, all you do is share a unique link with the guest. I use their name. Easy peasey. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing so far, been concerned it might crash, but nothing so far. Been using it a couple weeks on 4-5 interviews. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's super user friendly and pretty easy to navigate. You can add in intro and sponsored ads right into the software so you can play them in real time. It gives comprehensive diagnostics so you can be aware of any potential problems that might arise during your recording session. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a pretty significant audio lag between the files. So it takes a bit of editing skill to cut and move the audio files into place. Also some of the diagnostics don't provide beginner friendly descriptions so you have to search for answers elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that this software includes the option to save local copies of each person's recorded audio that can then be compiled together to prevent audio interference from possible internet connectivity issues. It is simple to start a recording by sending a simple link to another person and starting the recording. I like the ability to add sound effects while recording instead of having to wait until post-production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike that both parties cannot hear the audio effects that can be triggered by the host. I wish the automatic upload to a cloud source once the session ended was easier to locate and determine if created. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If you're looking for a platform to use for recording podcast interviews that is easy to use and reasonably priced then Zencastr is a great option. It's not only easy to use as a podcast host, but I never have any issues with any of my guests being able to use it without any guidance. This makes the interview process so much easier and allows me to focus on the conversation rather than worrying about the technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't had this happen to me, but it does make me nervous that your recording doesn't technically make it to the cloud until you've actually stopped recording and it's uploaded. While this has typically only taken a few seconds for me, I do worry about what happens if I lose my internet connection after completing an interview or if my interviewee jumps off the platform before it's upload. I would hate to lose everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At first I liked this software because many people in podcasting were recommending it and talking it up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Now that I have used it a few times I dislike the technology for its unreliability. On at least two occasions, the software failed to record properly. I contacted customer support and they had some workarounds but it meant I had to re-record, which was inconvenient as a podcast host trying to get guests from around the world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.