Head-to-head comparison
Boomcaster vs WaveLab Cast
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
Steinberg's podcast-focused audio editor with multitrack recording and direct upload to hosts.
Best for: Steinberg loyalists
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
WaveLab Cast
Pros
- Built on Steinberg's mature audio engine
- Direct upload to Spreaker, Podbean, SoundCloud
- 30-day free trial of the full app
Watch-outs
- Smaller community and fewer tutorials
- Less narrative-focused than Hindenburg
- Mac and Windows only
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 WaveLab Cast if
You’re building around steinberg loyalists. WaveLab Cast 2 is the underrated podcast tool from a serious audio company. Same engine as Steinberg's mastering flagship, with direct upload to Spreaker, Podbean, and SoundCloud.
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Frequently asked
What does Boomcaster do better than WaveLab Cast?
Boomcaster's standout is "Local recording with cloud backup safety net". WaveLab Cast doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Built on Steinberg's mature audio engine" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Boomcaster; if the second does, pick WaveLab Cast.
What are the trade-offs?
Boomcaster: guests can't join from mobile browsers. WaveLab Cast: smaller community and fewer tutorials. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Boomcaster works on Web where WaveLab Cast doesn't. WaveLab Cast works on macOS, Windows where Boomcaster doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Boomcaster and WaveLab Cast 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 WaveLab Cast for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.