Last updated 08-13-2026
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Async (formerly Podcastle)
Async lets you record, edit, and republish audio and video by chatting with AI instead of dragging clips on a timeline. You can capture remote podcasts, generate footage from prompts, clean up audio, add subtitles, dub content, and turn long recordings into social clips inside one browser workflow.
Where most editors split recording, transcription, and clip creation across separate apps, Async bundles them behind a chat interface called Bumblebee. You upload footage or start from a template, tell Async what to cut or generate, and it handles pacing, captions, and export. The platform also lists 100+ generative models for video, image, music, and voice, including Kling, Veo, Sora, and GPT Image 2.
The free plan includes 10 lifetime AI credits and 1 hour of media uploads, enough to test the chat editor before upgrading. Paid tiers add monthly credit pools (450 on Essentials, 1,200 on Pro, 3,000 on Teams) that meter video generation, dubbing, and other AI actions. Annual billing saves up to 40%.
Podcasters, video creators, marketing teams, and social media managers who want recording, editing, and repurposing in one place without learning traditional NLE software are the target audience. An iOS app is available, and remote recording supports up to 10 participants per session.
Chat-based video editing through Bumblebee instead of manual timeline work
Free plan with 10 lifetime AI credits and 1 hour of media upload
Pro plan includes 1,200 AI credits per month for generation and editing
Access to 100+ AI models including Kling, Veo 3, Sora 2, and GPT Image 2
Turn podcasts and long videos into clips for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts
AI subtitles, dubbing, and lipsync with translation into 70+ languages
Remote recording studio for up to 10 participants with multitrack capture
Chat-based editing removes the learning curve of traditional video software.
Combines recording, transcription, clip creation, and dubbing in one platform.
Free plan requires no credit card to start.
100+ generative models available for video, image, and audio.
G2 rating of 4.7 from creator reviews on the site.
Free plan limits exports to 720p and one file.
Monthly subscription credits reset and do not roll over.
Paid Essentials and Pro tier prices are not listed on the public pricing page.
Complex AI tasks consume unpredictable credit amounts depending on model and output.
Is Async free to use?
Async offers a free plan at $0 per month with 10 lifetime AI credits, 1 hour of media upload, and 2 GB cloud storage. No credit card is required to sign up. Paid Essentials, Pro, and Teams plans add larger monthly credit allowances.
What happened to Podcastle?
Podcastle rebranded to Async. The podcastle.ai domain still works and redirects to async.com, where the product now covers video editing, audio production, and AI generation in one chat-based creative suite.
How do AI credits work on Async?
Async meters AI generation and chat-based editing through credits. Each model and action costs a set number of credits based on duration, resolution, and complexity. Free users get 10 lifetime credits; Pro subscribers receive 1,200 credits per month.
Can Async edit videos without editing experience?
Yes. Async is built for users with no prior video editing background. You describe what you want in chat, upload media or pick a template, and the AI handles cuts, captions, voiceovers, and exports without traditional timeline editing.
Does Async support podcast recording?
Async includes a remote recording studio that supports up to 10 participants, multitrack audio and video capture, and podcast hosting through its Hosting Hub. The free plan allows 3 hours of video recording.
What platforms does Async work on?
Async runs in the browser at async.com and podcastle.ai. An iOS app is listed on the App Store. Video export on the free plan goes up to 720p; paid plans support up to 4K.