Head-to-head comparison
Boomcaster vs Craig
Two of the recording tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
4K browser recording that hands every guest a clean WAV.
Best for: Budget remote interviews
Discord voice-channel recording bot with multi-track output for podcasts run on Discord.
Best for: Discord-based shows
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Boomcaster
Pros
- Local recording with cloud backup safety net
- Up to 4K video, 48kHz audio
- Cheaper monthly than Riverside or SquadCast
Watch-outs
- Guests can't join from mobile browsers
- Editing and AI features feel thin
- Smaller user community than competitors
Craig
Pros
- Free with multi-track output for post-production
- Up to 6 hours continuous recording
- Recordings downloadable for 7 days
Watch-outs
- Audio quality limited by Discord's codec
- Requires server admin to add the bot
- No editing — just raw files
Which one should you pick?
Pick Boomcaster if
You’re building around budget remote interviews. A reasonable Riverside clone at a fairer price — local recording fallback, clean WAVs per guest, cloud backup running in parallel. The gap shows up in polish: thinner AI tooling, smaller ecosystem, and guests can't join from mobile browsers.
Pick Craig if
You’re building around discord-based shows. Craig is the Discord bot that records voice channels with each speaker on a separate track. Free, runs on any server you can add it to, exports FLAC and AAC.
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Frequently asked
What does Boomcaster do better than Craig?
Boomcaster's standout is "Local recording with cloud backup safety net". Craig doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Free with multi-track output for post-production" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Boomcaster; if the second does, pick Craig.
What are the trade-offs?
Boomcaster: guests can't join from mobile browsers. Craig: audio quality limited by discord's codec. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Boomcaster and Craig together?
Both are recording tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Boomcaster for one show or episode type and Craig for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.