So, you want to start a podcast of your own. You've got the best equipment sorted, guests lined up for interviews, and recording is underway. But how do you edit your episode to make it sound top-quality and professional? This is where podcast editing services come in!
Finding the best podcast editing solution for you is essential in growing your podcast with the perfect audio-visual experience. There are hundreds of companies and freelancers out there offering a range of services for everyone, from start up podcasts to seasoned veterans in the industry.
Here is your in-depth guide to all the solutions out there for podcast editing services, in no particular order.
THE COMPANY / AGENCY WAY
CASTOS (19$ – 499$)
Castos, formerly known as Podcast Motor, is a veteran in the podcasting business. They offer a wide variety of services, from Podcast Editing Services to Hosting And Distribution. There’s literally not a thing they don’t offer, so they are probably a safe bet. They have a 14-day free trial.
WE EDIT PODCASTS (100$ – 120$)
We Edit Podcasts has a complicated pricing scheme. The calculator on their website allows you to calculate your price based on your needs. Based on our research, there are two options available: Subscription and Credits.
If you choose the Subscription route, you will pay $100 per month if you release one episode per month. If you choose credits, you will pay $120 per episode. The more episodes you order, the bigger the discount you get. It is worth mentioning that they also offer other related services, such as Video Production, Transcriptions, Shownotes, Audiograms, etc…
RESONATE RECORDINGS (59$ – 625$)
Resonate offers a wide range of services. The audio production is divided into 5 levels. We discussed this with Resonate, and each tier seems to take a different editing approach. I believe that for most people, the Standard or Premium Audio would be sufficient, but if you want that next-level sound, the following three tiers might suit you better. Resonate also offers other podcasting-related services such as Video Production, Audiograms, Hosting, etc…
59$ – Standard
129$ – Premium Audio
199$ – Enhanced Audio
349$ – Enterprise Audio
625$ – Custome Audio
PODIGY (315$ – 999$)
Podigy is advertising 315$/episode at the time of writing this article. More advanced options are available on the website, and by the looks of it, they offer complete packages as well. Turnarounds are within 2 days, and it feels like a solid option for a mid-budget podcaster.
PODCAST FASTTRACK (150$)
Podcast FastTrack offers a free demo episode, so you won't lose anything by trying their podcast editing services. Their lowest price is currently $150, and it includes full audio editing. They also offer services such as show notes writing, artwork design, video production, music production for podcasts, intro/outro voiceovers, and consultations. In terms of production, Podcast FastTrack seems to have it all.
SONICS (55£-150£)
Sonics offers custom packages, so there isn’t a standard pricing scheme to follow. However, the website gives an insight into what factors are used to customize an offer. They price the podcasts based on the length of the raw audio files.
£150 per episode between 60 and 90 minutes in length containing two speakers
£120 per episode up to 1 hour in length containing two speakers
£65 per episode up to 30 minutes containing two speakers
£55 per episode up to 20 minutes containing one speaker
Sonics is run by Alex Kontis, a professional audio producer based in Manchester, UK. Alex is a solo producer, and there are few slots available to work with him, so it’s pretty exclusive.
SASPOD (100£-385£)
Yes, I know... Now is the time to plug in our own service. But this blog post would not be complete without Saspod! Our podcast editing services offer a wide range of prices. We provide our service in 2 different tiers: Basic and Premium. The Basic package includes only an overall production of the podcast; we would not listen to the audio minute by minute. This package exists because some podcasts really don’t need any editing involved except for some touch-ups, such as adding the intro, outro, and any sponsors. Look at Joe Rogan’s Experience pod, for instance.
If you need more in-depth editing, the Premium package is the answer. The premium package will get your podcast sounding as good as it can possibly can. Our talented team will listen to your podcast and cut any mistakes, uhhms, pauses, noise and even your dog barking in the background.
We also offer complete and custom packages. So, if you need video editing, show notes, transcriptions, artwork design, uploading to host and social media, audiograms, and videograms, Saspod has got you covered.
Audio Basic (£100/episode)
Audio Basic including 1 reel and SEO-friendly show notes (£245/episode)
Audio + Video Premium (£385/episode)
Audio + Video Premium including 1 reel and SEO-friendly show notes (£530/episode)
We pride ourselves on your control and flexibility over pricing packages. Check out our quote builder for podcast editing services to see how we can increase the value of your package!
PRO PODCAST SOLUTIONS (97$ – 267$)
With a large team, Pro Podcast Solutions can manage all your podcasting assets. Their lowest tier for audio editing is $97/episode, and the highest is $267/episode. They also offer the White Label Service, which might be useful for agencies searching for collaborators.
The website is clean and easy to navigate, and Pro Podcast Solutions seems to have a good track record.
CASHFLOW PODCASTING (299$ – 1199$)
Cashflow Podcasting looks like a professional podcast service. Their prices aren’t cheap, but based on their website, they do promise results. They have a clear collaboration process, so Cashflow Podcasting can take care of all your podcasting needs.
Podcaster Pro Package: Includes Audio Production, Show Notes Writing, Featured Images and Scheduling
1 Episode Per Month = $299 / mo 2 Episodes Per Month = $599 / mo Weekly Episodes = $1199 / mo
FREEDOM PODCASTING (90$-300$)
Freedom Podcasting offers high-quality podcast editing services, but they do more than just edit the audio. They also offer a course so you can take the editing job into your own hands. When writing this article, they offer a 25% discount on their editing course.
In terms of editing, Freedom Podcasting has a wide range of services:
Podcast Editing
Podcast Art Design
Launch Planning
Episode Art
Meta-Tagging
SEO
Platform Submission
Show Ideation And Execution
Distribute System
Prices range somewhere between 90$-300$, depending on the length of your episode.
PODCAST MONSTER (N/A)
Ran by Nick Jaworski, Podcast Monster is the stop for your podcast production. If you want a more personalised approach to podcasting and you want to collaborate with one single person, Podcast Monster is the answer. We do not know the price per podcast at Podcast Monster, but Nick offers a Free 30-minute consultation.
SCRUBCAST (120$)
Scrubcast, run only by two editors, offers a straightforward service: high-quality audio editing services. They will design the artwork for you, but it doesn’t seem that they offer show notes writing, transcriptions, uploading, or all the other related services. The owner, Tim Poulton, has a background in music, so I am sure that he’s very knowledgeable in the audio engineering field.
BAREVALUE (0.89$ – 53$)
Barevalue is promoting a pay-as-you-go pricing scheme. You would expect to pay about $0.89 / minute. For a 30-minute podcast, that would be $26.7, and for an hour-long podcast, it would be $53.4. So far, Barevalue is the cheapest solution on our list, so I think it would be worth a try.
PODCAST ENGINEERS (305$-995$)
Podcast Engineers offers several well-priced packages. Depending on your podcast requirements, they can offer all the podcast-related services you might need. Operating since 2013, Podcast Engineers seems like a safe bet for your show.
Audio Package – 4 Podcasts / Month = 305$
Video Package – 4 Podcasts / Month = 650$
Full Package – 4 Podcasts / Month = 995$
THE FREELANCE WAY
FIVERR (10$ – 200$)
Fiverr is popular for its vast community of freelancers and affordability. On Fiverr, you can pretty much get anything done, including podcast editing. You can find freelancers from as little as 10$ / episode to 200$ / episode. Yes, the price range is enormous, and that’s because not every freelancer would produce the same quality edit you require.
We advise you to research and probably try a few different freelancers before you choose one. Some freelancers offer complete packages, while others offer only audio editing. It really depends on your needs and standards.
UPWORK (50$ – 200$)
This site is similar to Fiverr, but you tend to find better freelancers on this platform. Upwork has a screening process and a very tough review rating system. So, if you hire a 5-star freelancer from here, you’re most likely in safe hands. Another thing that sets Upwork apart from Fiver is how the billing works.
On Upwork, you can hire hourly, and the freelancer can track the time while working on your project using the Upwork track app. As you may already know, it takes approx. 3 times the length of your podcast to get a perfect edit, so if your podcast is 30 minutes long, a good freelancer would take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get the job done. If working on a fixed-price project, you can expect to pay around 50$-200$ / episode. If you decide to work hourly, freelancers charge as low as 10$/h to as high as 70$/h.
PODCAST EDITORS FACEBOOK GROUP (FREE – 150$)
Another way to get your podcast edited is to find someone willing to learn this skill. Many people can cut uhhms, mistakes, and pauses from a recording, but not many can engineer a podcast properly. A VA could do a basic job of cutting out mistakes, but it really takes time to learn the insights of EQ, Compression, Spectrum Editing, and the millions of other tools out there.
If you need a really basic edit, you should probably search for someone on Facebook or Reddit. Here is a popular Podcast Editing Facebook group
THE AUTOMATED WAY
DESCRIPT (0$ – 24$)
Descript is a well-known tool that can enhance your podcast editing process. AI powers it, and it can pick up uhhms, pauses and, with a few clicks, you can remove them all. The software is amazing and it can do a wide variety of things. Descript will enhance your editing experience, but you'll be on your own at the end of the day. You still need some audio knowledge to pull it off, but it is a solution after all, and if you know what you’re doing, go for it.
DO IT YOURSELF (YOUR TIME)
There is no better way to take control of your podcast than doing it yourself. A DIY approach would work best for people who do podcasting as a hobby and have the time to spend on editing. It takes about 3 hours for an experienced producer to edit an hour-long episode, so if you want to do this yourself, you’ll need a lot of patience.
We have plenty of articles that will teach you what tools to use and how to use them to get the best sound possible. The best way to explore them would be to visit our blog and start your learning journey today!
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