Orcast → Podcast editing cost
Compare the full cost of editing a podcast
A subscription price is only one part of an editing budget. Include the time spent preparing files, reviewing the cut, fixing mistakes and finishing the episode. Compare the same episode and delivery requirements; a short automatic processing time alone does not show what the job will cost.
Give each task
the right tool.
The three ways to pay
Ask for a quote based on episode length, camera count, audio work, revisions and deliverables. Editing rates and turnaround vary; this page does not provide a measured market average.
Processing time depends on the recording, your computer and the chosen options. Orcast automates sync and camera switching; allow time to review the edit and export it.
Orcast computes the sync and the multicam cut for you. Free to start, and the first 5 minutes export too; full-length episodes are on the Pro plan.
The weekly-show math
For your own budget, multiply the quoted price per episode by your publishing schedule. For DIY editing, measure the time spent on one representative episode. Include review, creative work and export when comparing software with a service.
Orcast can automate camera sync and switching. Review the result yourself or hand the exported timeline to an editor for sound, story and visual finishing. The amount of work saved depends on your recording and requirements.
When a human editor is still worth every dollar
Review the result yourself or hand the exported timeline to an editor for sound, story and visual finishing.
Comparing the tool options themselves? Start with podcast editing software — or see what the automatic approach does for a multi-camera video podcast.
Podcast editing cost FAQ
How much does it cost to have a podcast edited?
Ask for a quote based on episode length, camera count, audio work, revisions and deliverables.
How long does it take to edit a podcast yourself?
Measure one representative episode, including sync, camera choices, audio work, revisions and export. The time varies with the footage, your experience and the finish you want.
Is podcast editing software cheaper than a service?
It can be, but software still needs your time for review and finishing. Compare the subscription plus that time with a quote for the same deliverables.
Can software fully replace a human editor?
For the mechanical layer — sync, camera switching, staying on the speaker — yes, that's exactly what Orcast automates. For sound design, story editing and heavy polish, a human editor still earns their fee. Many shows combine both: Orcast builds the cut, the editor refines it from an exported timeline.
What does Orcast cost?
Free to download, and the first 5 minutes of any edit are free to cut and export — enough to see your own footage cut automatically. Editing and exporting full-length episodes is part of the Pro plan; see the pricing page for current plans.
Also see: Hire a podcast editor — or auto-edit instead · Podcast production software for multicam shows · Free podcast editing software for Mac and Windows
Your recording.
Your first cut.
Bring your camera and microphone files together. Review the automatic cut, adjust your shots and choose how to export.
Choose your computer
Check installation requirements and the export workflow for your platform. Orcast for macOS · Orcast for Windows.