Recording Software
Updated 2026-04-01
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SquadCast Review 2026

Browser-based remote recording studio with local capture and progressive uploads. Included with Descript subscriptions; plans, limits, and pricing follow Descript (media hours, recording hours per drive, AI credits). Features backstage for managing guests and AI-powered post-production tools.

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Pricing

Free tier: Descript Free: limited media minutes, 720p watermarked export, 2 hrs recording per drive

Free

$0

  • 60 media minutes/month (per editor)
  • 2 hrs recording sessions per drive
  • 720p export, watermarked
  • Up to 10 participants per room

Hobbyist

$24/mo

  • 10 media hours/month
  • 5 hrs recording per drive
  • 1080p watermark-free export
  • Basic AI suite (400 AI credits/mo)

Creator

$35/mo

  • 30 media hours/month
  • 15 hrs recording per drive
  • 4K watermark-free export
  • 800 AI credits/mo, full AI tools

Business

$65/mo

  • 40 media hours/month
  • 25 hrs recording per drive
  • 1500 AI credits/mo
  • Priority support (SLA), team scaling

Pros

  • Tight Descript integration
  • Progressive upload prevents data loss
  • Backstage for guest management
  • No software installation required
  • AI-powered editing tools

Cons

  • Limits tied to Descript media and recording hours
  • Limited free tier
  • Less established than Riverside
  • Descript account required for some features

Best For

  • Descript users wanting recording solution
  • Interview podcasts
  • Browser-based workflow preference
  • Teams using Descript for editing

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