Auphonic
Web service that automatically levels, denoises and masters audio for podcasts, video and audiobooks.
How the 7.6 was reached
- Quality of output7/10
Independent 9.33/10 across 245 verified reviews, noting broadcast-standard loudness and noise removal. smallest.ai
- Ease of use9/10
Free 2 hours of audio a month with signup requiring no payment details. auphonic.com
- Pricing value7/10
Free monthly hours, 20% yearly discount and non-expiring one-time credits; plan prices not detailed in the facts. auphonic.com
- API and integration quality9/10
REST API with interactive reference, CLI, webhooks, Zapier, n8n and watch folders. auphonic.com
- Solves the problem it claims to solve6/10
Independent review says it works well on decent recordings but cannot rescue phone-quality audio and lacks fine-tuning. podcastengineers.com
7.6/10 is the mean of the 5 criteria that apply. Scored on the five-criteria rubric v1, 29 September 2026. How scoring works
Pricing
- 2 hours per month
- Jingle on output
- 9 hours
- 21 hours
- 45 hours
- XL €44.99 for 100h and XXL €99.99 for 250h also offered
- One-time credits never expire
Key Features
- Noise and reverb reduction
- Intelligent leveler and loudness targets
- Filler word, cough and silence cutting
- Speech-to-text, shownotes, subtitles and chapters
- REST API, CLI, webhooks, Zapier, n8n and watch folders
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Independent score of 9.33/10 across 245 reviews
- Free 2 hours a month, no payment details at signup
- Rich automation: API, CLI, webhooks and watch folders
- Clear tiered prices and non-expiring credits, with 20% off yearly
Cons
- Free output carries a jingle
- Independent review says it cannot rescue phone-quality audio
- Lacks fine-tuning controls
- Hour-based caps can pinch heavy publishers
Auphonic suits podcasters and video makers with decent recordings who want hands-off loudness and cleanup. People who need manual fine control or rescue of poor audio should look elsewhere. The free tier makes it easy to try.
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