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Adobe Podcast alternatives

The closest alternatives to Adobe Podcast are ElevenLabs, Descript and Otter.ai, which also cover transcribing audio and video. 14 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including ElevenLabs and Descript. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).

Alternatives
15
Free options
14
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Adobe Podcast's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo

    AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Web · API

  2. 2

    DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Web · Mac · Windows

  3. 3

    Otter.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  4. 4

    GranolaVerifiedFree tier · from $14/mo

    An AI notepad that captures meetings and turns them into notes and next steps for busy professionals.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  5. 5

    Fireflies.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for teams that want searchable notes and action items.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    iOS · Android · Browser extension · API

  6. 6

    LM StudioVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

  7. 7

    KrispVerifiedFree trial · from $8/mo

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Browser extension · API

  8. 8

    Sarvam AIVerifiedPay as you go

    Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Web · API

  9. 9

    VulavulaVerifiedPaid · from $9.99/mo

    Speech-to-text and translation for African languages, built for multilingual contact centres.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    API

  10. 10

    FathomVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo

    AI notetaker that records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    iOS

  11. 11

    Rask AIVerifiedFree trial · from $33/mo

    Dubs videos into other languages with cloned voices, for creators, course teams and media studios.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    API

  12. 12

    CleanvoiceVerifiedFree trial · from $11/mo

    Cleans podcast, voiceover and video recordings by cutting noise, filler words and dead air.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    API

  13. 13

    RiversideVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo

    Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Web

  14. 14

    LALAL.AIVerifiedFree tier · from $7.50/mo

    LALAL.AI separates vocals, instruments, and noise from audio and video for musicians, editors, and developers.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    Windows · Mac · Linux · iOS · Android · API

  15. 15

    tl;dvVerifiedFree tier

    An AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for sales, customer success, and internal teams.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and video

    iOS · Android

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
Adobe PodcastFree tierYesWebNo—
ElevenLabsFree tier · from $6/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
Otter.aiFree tier · from $16/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
GranolaFree tier · from $14/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
Fireflies.aiFree tier · from $10/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
LM StudioFree tier · from $20/moYes—NoNov 4, 2026
KrispFree trial · from $8/moYesBrowser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
Sarvam AIPay as you goYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
VulavulaPaid · from $9.99/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
FathomFree tier · from $15/moYesiOSYesNov 4, 2026
Rask AIFree trial · from $33/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
CleanvoiceFree trial · from $11/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
RiversideFree tier · from $24/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
LALAL.AIFree tier · from $7.50/moYesWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, APIYesNov 4, 2026
tl;dvFree tierYesiOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Adobe Podcast?
ElevenLabs is the closest match: it also covers transcribing audio and video. Descript and Otter.ai come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Adobe Podcast's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Adobe Podcast?
Yes. ElevenLabs, Descript and Otter.ai can be used for free. ElevenLabs has a free plan, and paid plans start at $6 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Adobe Podcast?
Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month.
Which Adobe Podcast alternatives have a mobile app?
Otter.ai, Granola and Fireflies.ai have an iPhone or Android app.