Auphonic
Automated audio post-production for podcasters and broadcasters
Best for: Podcasters and broadcasters who want professional-grade audio mastering without manually touching levels, EQ, or noise gates
Free tier Visit AuphonicAuphonic is an AI audio post-production service that automatically levels, cleans, and masters audio files. It handles noise reduction, loudness normalization (to broadcast standards like -16 LUFS), speech-to-text chapter generation, and direct publishing to hosting platforms. Used by solo podcasters up to BBC Radio and iHeartRadio.
Key features
- Intelligent loudness normalization to -16 LUFS (podcast standard) and -23 LUFS (broadcast)
- Noise and reverb reduction via AI
- Multitrack leveling for interview audio
- Automatic filler word and silence removal
- Speech-to-text with auto-generated chapter markers
- Direct publishing to podcast hosts, Dropbox, S3, and more
Our take
Auphonic does one thing and does it better than almost anything else at the price point: it makes your audio sound broadcast-ready with minimal effort. The multitrack leveling is particularly strong for interview shows where guest mic levels are always uneven. The limitation is scope - it is a processing service, not an editor. You still need a separate recording and editing workflow; Auphonic is the last step before publish. The euro-denominated pricing also means your effective cost fluctuates slightly with exchange rates.
Pros
- Best-in-class automated audio mastering for the price
- 2 hours/month free with no credit card required
- Integrates with nearly every podcast host and cloud storage service
Cons
- Processing-only - not an editor or recorder, requires a separate workflow step
- Pricing is in euros, which adds minor exchange-rate unpredictability for USD users
- Free tier adds a jingle/watermark to processed audio
Auphonic pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0.00 | - | 2 hours of processed audio per month, included free forever. Free-tier productions include an Auphonic jingle. |
| S (9h/mo) | - | - | Recurring EUR credit plan; 9 hours per month. Exact EUR monthly amount not extractable via static scraper - verify at auphonic.com/pricing. 20% discount available on yearly plans. |
| M (21h/mo) | - | - | Recurring EUR credit plan; 21 hours per month. |
| L (45h/mo) | - | - | Recurring EUR credit plan; 45 hours per month. |
| XL (100h/mo) | - | - | Recurring EUR credit plan; 100 hours per month. |
| XXL (250h/mo) | - | - | Recurring EUR credit plan; 250 hours per month. |
| One-Time Credits | - | - | Pay-as-you-go in EUR; blocks of 5h, 10h, 25h, 50h, 100h, 250h. Used after recurring credits and before free credits. Not a monthly subscription. |
