Head-to-head comparison
Cleanfeed vs Vocaster Hub
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
Focusrite's companion app for the Vocaster interface line, tuned for podcast voice work.
Best for: Vocaster owners
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
Vocaster Hub
Pros
- Auto Gain handles input levels for beginners
- Free with any Vocaster purchase
- Clean routing for mic, computer, phone, camera
Watch-outs
- Requires Vocaster hardware
- Less flexible than Wave Link or MOTIV Mix
- Built around two-mic workflows
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 Vocaster Hub if
You’re building around vocaster owners. Vocaster Hub is Focusrite's free control app for the Vocaster One and Two interfaces. Auto Gain, voice presets, and clean input metering make it useful for newer podcasters.
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Frequently asked
What does Cleanfeed do better than Vocaster Hub?
Cleanfeed's standout is "True broadcast audio quality in-browser". Vocaster Hub doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Auto Gain handles input levels for beginners" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Cleanfeed; if the second does, pick Vocaster Hub.
What are the trade-offs?
Cleanfeed: audio only, no video for most tiers. Vocaster Hub: requires vocaster hardware. 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 Vocaster Hub doesn't. Vocaster Hub works on macOS, Windows where Cleanfeed doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Cleanfeed and Vocaster Hub 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 Vocaster Hub for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.