Navigating the podcasting landscape: a guide to software tools in 2024

In the realm of digital storytelling, podcasting stands as a beacon of creativity and connection, captivating audiences with its intimate audio experiences. As we step into 2024, the podcasting landscape continues to evolve, propelled by artificial intelligence and the insatiable thirst for engaging content.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster seeking to refine your craft or an aspiring newcomer ready to embark on your creative journey, this guide is your compass in navigating the ever-expanding universe of podcast production.

Let's have a look to the tools to create, support, publish and grow your podcast.

Website

Free if you host it yourself :

• Wordpress

Paid :

• Wix
• Squarespace
• Ghost

Schedule interviews

Paid :

• Calendly
• Cal
• SimplyMeet
• Calendar
• SavvyCal

Recording

Free :

• Jitsi
• Framatalk

Paid :

• Zoom
• Streamyard
• Riverside also doing transcription
• Iris
• Zencastr also doing transcriptions, distribution and hosting

Editing

Free :

• Audacity

Paid :

• Clean Voice
• Descript
• Auphonic
• Podcastle

Transcription

Paid :

• Descript
• Sonix
• Rev
• MeetGeek
• Otter

Distributing to different platforms like Apple Podcasts

Free :

• Spotify for podcaster

Paid :

• Buzzsprout
• Transistor
• Pinecast
• Acast
• Ausha
• Podbean
• Audiomeans

Analytics and growth

• Megaphone