Head-to-head comparison
Cleanfeed vs Hindenburg Field Recorder
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.
Broadcast-grade browser audio loved by BBC and NPR producers.
Best for: Live radio and broadcast
Hindenburg's iOS field recorder for journalists and storytellers capturing interviews on iPhone.
Best for: journalist interviews
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Cleanfeed
Pros
- True broadcast audio quality in-browser
- Generous free tier with multitrack
- No install or signup for guests
Watch-outs
- Audio only, no video for most tiers
- Interface and docs are aggressively dated
- Echo cancellation can be inconsistent
Hindenburg Field Recorder
Pros
- Built by Hindenburg specifically for journalism
- Fast to launch and hit record
- $4.99 for the full app, no subscription
Watch-outs
- iPhone only
- Designed for field capture, not full editing
- Lite version caps recordings at 60 seconds
Which one should you pick?
Pick Cleanfeed if
You’re building around live radio and broadcast. Cleanfeed is the quiet pro choice — 320 kbit/s stereo over a browser link with zero fluff. There's no fancy editor, no AI cleanup, just exceptional audio for live remote sessions.
Pick Hindenburg Field Recorder if
You’re building around journalist interviews. Hindenburg Field Recorder is the iPhone app built by the company behind Hindenburg Pro. Designed for journalism — quick interview capture, markers, clean upload to the desktop.
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Frequently asked
What does Cleanfeed do better than Hindenburg Field Recorder?
Cleanfeed's standout is "True broadcast audio quality in-browser". Hindenburg Field Recorder doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Built by Hindenburg specifically for journalism" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Cleanfeed; if the second does, pick Hindenburg Field Recorder.
What are the trade-offs?
Cleanfeed: audio only, no video for most tiers. Hindenburg Field Recorder: iphone only. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Cleanfeed works on Web where Hindenburg Field Recorder doesn't. Hindenburg Field Recorder works on iOS where Cleanfeed doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Cleanfeed and Hindenburg Field Recorder together?
Both are recording tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Cleanfeed for one show or episode type and Hindenburg Field Recorder for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.