Head-to-head comparison
Cleanfeed vs Iris
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
Local-first multitrack browser studio focused on lossless audio and 4K video.
Best for: interview podcasters
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
Iris
Pros
- Per-session billing rewards group shows
- WAV and MP4 exports straight away
- Free hour with no credit card
Watch-outs
- Smaller integration ecosystem than Riverside
- Newer brand, thinner support docs
- No native editing — exports only
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 Iris if
You’re building around interview podcasters. Iris pitches itself as a quieter Riverside — same browser, same per-participant local recording, but billed by session hours instead of per-track hours. That math favors interview shows with multiple guests.
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Frequently asked
What does Cleanfeed do better than Iris?
Cleanfeed's standout is "True broadcast audio quality in-browser". Iris doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Per-session billing rewards group shows" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Cleanfeed; if the second does, pick Iris.
What are the trade-offs?
Cleanfeed: audio only, no video for most tiers. Iris: smaller integration ecosystem than riverside. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Cleanfeed and Iris 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 Iris for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.