Boomcaster is a remote recording and livestreaming platform for podcasters and video creators, founded in 2020 by Hari Gopalakrishna and headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It was built to solve a common problem in remote podcasting: recording quality degrading due to a guest's unstable internet connection.
Each participant's audio and video is captured locally on their own device and uploaded as an independent track, so the final recording is protected from connection drops or lag during the session, while the platform simultaneously supports live multistreaming to social platforms.
Key Features
Boomcaster supports up to 4K video and lossless 48kHz audio with multi-track recording, plus simultaneous live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitch. Automated transcripts and real-time captions are available in more than 30 languages.
Transcript-based editing lets creators cut silences and awkward pauses by editing text rather than a waveform, and producer mode allows a silent monitor to join a session without appearing in the recording. The platform also supports managing multiple shows and team roles.
Pricing
Boomcaster's plans are Starter ($20/month, 5 hours, $4.20/extra hour), Indie ($45/month, 15 hours, $3.60/extra hour), and Pro ($75/month, 30 hours, $3.00/extra hour), with annual billing giving 12 months for the price of 10.
An Enterprise tier offers custom pricing with SSO/SAML, SOC 2 compliance, and dedicated support, and a free trial is available on the standard plans.
Key Features
Local recording with cloud backup — Each participant is recorded locally and uploaded as a separate track, protecting against connection drops.
Up to 4K video and lossless audio — Supports high-resolution video and 48kHz lossless audio recording.
Multistream livestreaming — Stream live to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and more simultaneously.
Transcript-based editing — Edit recordings by editing the transcript text to remove silences or unwanted sections.
Real-time captions — Auto-generated closed captions available in over 30 languages during live sessions.
Producer mode — Monitor a session silently without appearing in the recording.
Custom branding — Apply logos, colors, and backgrounds to match a show's identity.
Multi-show and team management — Manage multiple shows, users, and roles for networks running several podcasts.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Local per-participant recording protects quality from unstable internet connections
Simultaneous multistreaming to several platforms at once
Transcript-based editing speeds up post-production
Guests join with a simple link, no software installation required
Cons
Hourly overage charges can increase costs for high-volume creators
No published free plan, only a free trial
Enterprise features like SSO and SOC 2 require custom pricing
Smaller brand recognition than larger podcasting platforms
Pricing
Starter $20/month monthly
Indie $45/month monthly
Pro $75/month monthly
Enterprise Custom annual
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Boomcaster cost?
Plans start at $20/month for the Starter tier (5 hours), with Indie at $45/month (15 hours) and Pro at $75/month (30 hours).
Does Boomcaster offer a free trial?
Yes, a free trial is available so users can test recording and livestreaming before subscribing.
Can Boomcaster livestream to multiple platforms at once?
Yes, it supports simultaneous multistreaming to destinations like YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitch.
What video and audio quality does Boomcaster support?
Up to 4K video and lossless 48kHz audio, with each participant recorded as a separate local track.
Who founded Boomcaster?
Boomcaster was founded in 2020 by Hari Gopalakrishna in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.