Studio Link
German open-source audio-over-IP for podcast guests, with free desktop clients and a Reaper and Ultraschall plug-in
Summary table
| Company | IT-Service Sebastian Reimers |
|---|---|
| Category | Remote Podcast Recording Tools |
| Headquarters | Rahden, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (sole trader, VAT ID DE239109607) |
| Data Location | Hetzner Online GmbH named as hosting provider in the privacy policy |
| Open Source | true |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Desktop clients run locally; self-hosting of the service not described on the pages we read |
| Main Features | Standalone app for Windows, macOS and Linux, VST/AU/LV2 plug-in, multitrack recording, QuickWeb guest link, local backup recording, OnAir streams |
| Pricing | Freemium open-source desktop clients free; paid plans Basic, Standard, Pro priced per month in euros including VAT by number of registered clients (1-4, 5-9, 10) |
| Best For | Technical podcasters who record in a DAW such as Reaper or Ultraschall |
| Replaces | Riverside |
Full review
Studio Link is published by IT-Service Sebastian Reimers, Am Blanken Boom 14, 32369 Rahden, Germany, with VAT ID DE239109607. The imprint shows a sole trader, not a company, and the page footer reads 2013-2022.
It connects podcast hosts and guests over the internet with audio-over-IP. The home page offers a standalone app, a plug-in for Reaper and Ultraschall, and a hardware box listed as coming soon.
Freemium clients and paid plans
The Freemium tier is described as open-source desktop clients with no registration and multitrack recording. Paid Basic, Standard and Pro plans add custom names such as podcast@studio.link, OnAir streams and QuickWeb, and are priced in euros per month including VAT.
QuickWeb is the route for guests without software: a generated invitation link opens in any browser, and a local backup recording can be made on request. QuickWeb is not part of the Basic plan.
Entity and data
The privacy policy, dated 30 March 2021, names Hetzner Online GmbH as a hosting provider and also lists app stores, Google and social-media services for the wider offer.
As a sole trader the vendor offers no company register entry in the imprint we read.
Against Riverside
Studio Link records audio and routes it into a DAW. There is no video, hosted editor or AI layer.
That suits experienced users who edit locally and want open-source software; newcomers will find Riverside's browser studio simpler.
Known limits
Audio only, aimed at users who already run a DAW. The vendor is a sole trader, and the site and privacy policy carry dates of 2021 to 2022. Several features need a paid plan and there is no video, editor or hosting.
Best suited to users of Studio Link
Podcasters on Reaper or Ultraschall who prefer open-source tools. Beginners may start with Cleanfeed instead.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Free open-source desktop clients
- Multitrack recording in the free tier
- Plug-in for Reaper and Ultraschall
- Browser guest link with local backup
- German vendor with named address and VAT ID
Cons
- Audio only
- Sole-trader vendor
- Site and policy dated 2021 to 2022
- QuickWeb needs a paid plan
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Desktop clients are open source and cost nothing
- Multitrack recording works without any paid plan
- Plug-in sits inside Reaper and Ultraschall
- QuickWeb link serves guests without software
- German vendor with address and VAT ID in the imprint
Cons
- Audio only, with no video
- One sole trader stands behind the product
- Site and privacy policy date from 2021 to 2022
- QuickWeb is locked behind a paid plan
Alternatives to Studio Link
Further European remote podcast recording tools to compare:
See all European remote podcast recording tools or compare them directly against Riverside on our alternatives page.
Questions buyers ask
The Freemium open-source desktop clients are free and list multitrack recording. Custom names, QuickWeb and OnAir streams need a paid plan.
Not with QuickWeb: a generated link opens in any browser, though it is only on the Standard and Pro plans.
Yes, the home page lists a VST/AU/LV2 plug-in for Reaper and Ultraschall.