Cleanfeed
UK browser audio studio with a free Lite plan, isolated guest tracks on Pro and no media stored on its servers
Summary table
| Company | Cleanfeed LLP |
|---|---|
| Category | Remote Podcast Recording Tools |
| Headquarters | not shown on the pages we read, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (UK LLP) |
| Data Location | No media kept at rest on its servers (per its privacy page); server location not stated |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Browser audio studio, free Lite plan, multitrack recording on Pro, audio repair modes, buffer control, markers and notes, auxiliary outputs |
| Pricing | Lite: free, commercial use included, 2 guests. Pro: listed from $12 monthly (higher business rate; GBP and EUR prices also listed). Cinema: $2500 yearly for the first seat. Prices exclude VAT. |
| Best For | Audio-only podcasters who want a free start and separate tracks per guest |
| Replaces | Riverside |
Review in detail
Cleanfeed is a browser studio for real-time audio with remote guests, operated by Cleanfeed LLP. Its privacy page describes the company as a UK company that follows GDPR standards. The service is audio first: guests join through a link and the host records the session.
The comparison with Riverside is mostly about price and privacy. Cleanfeed Lite costs nothing and allows commercial use, while Riverside's free plan adds a watermark and caps video at 720p. Cleanfeed does not offer video on Lite or Pro, so it fits shows that are audio only.
What the free and paid plans include
The pricing page lists three tiers. Lite is free and allows 2 guests with unlimited recording time. Pro raises the guest count to 32 and adds multitrack recording, described as an isolated audio track for each guest, plus markers, notes, audio repair modes and buffer control.
Cinema is the video tier. It lists 16 guests and centre-stage video at DCI 2K, 60fps, and costs $2500 yearly for the first seat. The price list on the page we read is partly garbled, so confirm the exact Pro figure in your currency before buying.
Privacy and where media lives
The privacy page says Cleanfeed does not hear audio or view video, and that no part of the service includes data at rest, so it keeps no copies of media on its servers. Audio is sent with end-to-end encryption, and some Cinema video features use point-to-point encryption.
The pages we read do not state server locations or a registered address. The jurisdiction is the UK, which is a European country but outside the EU.
Compared with Riverside
Riverside bundles a video editor, AI tools, hosting and webinars. Cleanfeed does none of that: it records and routes audio, and you edit elsewhere.
That narrow scope is the trade. For a two-person show the free Lite plan covers the call, and Pro is the step up once a third voice or separate tracks are needed.
Where it falls short
Lite and Pro are audio only, and video arrives only on the Cinema tier. Lite has no multitrack recording, so separate guest tracks need Pro. There is no editor, hosting or AI tooling. Prices are listed in US dollars first, and the company city is not shown on the pages we read.
Best suited to users of Cleanfeed
Audio podcasters, voice actors and radio producers who need a free or low-cost remote studio. Teams who also want video should look at StreamYard or Podigee.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Free Lite plan that allows commercial use
- Isolated track for each guest on Pro
- Up to 32 guests on Pro
- No media retained on its servers per the privacy page
- Prices listed in dollars, pounds and euros
Cons
- Audio only below the Cinema tier
- No multitrack recording on the free plan
- No built-in editor or hosting
- Company city and server location not stated
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lite plan costs nothing and permits commercial use
- Pro records one isolated track for every guest
- Pro accepts up to 32 guests in one session
- Privacy page says no media stays on its servers
- Prices appear in dollars, pounds and euros
Cons
- Video exists only on the Cinema tier
- Lite cannot record multitrack
- No editor or hosting inside the product
- Company city and server location are not shown
Alternatives to Cleanfeed
Alternatives from Europe in the remote podcast recording tools group:
See all European remote podcast recording tools or compare them directly against Riverside on our alternatives page.
Common questions
Cleanfeed Lite is free, includes commercial use and allows 2 guests with unlimited recording time. Multitrack recording needs Pro.
Not on Lite or Pro. The Cinema tier lists centre-stage video at DCI 2K, 60fps. For browser video with guests, see StreamYard.
The privacy page says it keeps no copies of media on its servers because the service has no data at rest. Recordings are therefore saved on your side. Server locations are not stated.