Head-to-head comparison
Cleanfeed vs Ringr
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
Veteran remote-interview app with unlimited recording, split tracks, and a mobile-first approach.
Best for: phone-based 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
Ringr
Pros
- Unlimited recording time and cloud storage
- iOS, Android, desktop, and browser apps
- Premium at $18.99/mo gives split tracks and more participants
Watch-outs
- Audio-only, no video recording
- Interface is dated
- Split tracks gated to the Premium tier
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 Ringr if
You’re building around phone-based interviews. Ringr has been around since before Riverside existed and still does one thing well — record clean two-to-four-person remote interviews with split tracks. Audio-only, no video, no transcripts.
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Frequently asked
What does Cleanfeed do better than Ringr?
Cleanfeed's standout is "True broadcast audio quality in-browser". Ringr doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Unlimited recording time and cloud storage" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Cleanfeed; if the second does, pick Ringr.
What are the trade-offs?
Cleanfeed: audio only, no video for most tiers. Ringr: audio-only, no video recording. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Ringr works on iOS, Android where Cleanfeed doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Cleanfeed and Ringr 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 Ringr for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.