Automatic audio leveling and finishing for voice & speech
Auphonic is an automated audio post-production service that levels, denoises, and encodes speech recordings for podcasters and audio producers; it’s best for creators who want consistent loudness, loudness normalization (ITU-R BS.1770/EBU R128), and simple metadata/encoding without learning complex DAW workflows. Pricing includes a free tier with monthly processing minutes and paid monthly/top-up credits for heavier use, making it cost-effective for small to mid-size shows.
Auphonic is an automated audio post-production tool that levels, denoises, and encodes spoken-word content. It applies multiband leveling, loudness normalization (ITU-R BS.1770/EBU R128), noise and hum reduction, and intelligent silence removal to produce broadcast-ready podcasts and interviews. The platform’s key differentiator is its file-based, quota-driven processing with built-in metadata, chapter handling, and multiple output formats for distribution. Auphonic serves podcasters, journalists, audio engineers, and content teams seeking reliable speech-focused finishing in the voice & speech category. Pricing is accessible via a free monthly quota and pay-as-you-go credit packs or monthly subscriptions.
Auphonic is a web and desktop-based audio post-production service founded to simplify spoken-word audio finishing. Originating in Austria, Auphonic positions itself as a file-oriented, automated service that removes the repetitive technical steps from podcast and speech production. Its core value proposition is delivering consistent loudness and intelligibility across episodes by applying standards-based loudness normalization, adaptive leveling, and audio restoration without manual mixer work. Instead of editing workflows inside a DAW, Auphonic focuses on processing files or batches, tagging outputs with metadata, and exporting distribution-ready formats to hosting platforms and cloud services. The service emphasizes reproducible, standards-compliant outputs for broadcast and streaming.
Key features include automatic leveling (adaptive multiband leveling) that analyzes and evens out spoken-word dynamics across the file, reducing the need for manual compression and gain rides. Auphonic’s loudness normalization implements ITU-R BS.1770/EBU R128 targets (e.g., -16 LUFS for podcasts or -23 LUFS for broadcast) and can output true peak-limited files. The noise and hum reduction tools identify steady-state background noise and mains hum and apply attenuation filters; users can upload noise profiles or rely on automatic detection. Auphonic also provides intelligent silence removal and music ducking so intro/outro music and ads are automatically adjusted around speech. For metadata and delivery, it supports chapter markers (via JSON and podcasting formats), ID3 metadata, multiple output formats (MP3, AAC, WAV), and FTP/Dropbox/Libsyn integrations for automated publishing.
Auphonic’s pricing model has a free tier and paid options based on processing minutes. The Free tier grants 2 hours (120 minutes) of processed audio per month. Paid users can choose monthly plans or buy additional credits: the Producer plan (monthly) provides larger minute quotas, while pay-as-you-go credit packs let you top up minutes (prices and pack sizes vary). Team and enterprise options are available via custom pricing for heavy users or organizations needing shared accounts and centralized billing. The web app shows exact remaining minutes, and unused free minutes do not roll over unless you subscribe to a paid plan. Credit packs are consumed per processed minute and per output file settings, so complex output presets can use more minutes.
Auphonic is used by podcasters who need consistent episode loudness without DAW expertise and by field journalists who quickly clean interviews for publishing. For example: a Podcast Producer uses Auphonic to normalize 50–60 minute episodes to -16 LUFS and export MP3/AAC for RSS hosting, saving hours per episode. A Broadcast Reporter uses it to remove background hum and deliver trimmed, normalized interviews to newsroom platforms. Smaller production agencies use it as a final-step encoder and metadata manager. Compared to competitors like Adobe Podcast (Enhance Speech) or Descript, Auphonic’s differentiator is file-based batch processing with standards-based loudness targets and integrated distribution connectors rather than waveform editing or transcription-first workflows.
Three capabilities that set Auphonic apart from its nearest competitors.
Current tiers and what you get at each price point. Verified against the vendor's pricing page.
| Plan | Price | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 120 minutes processed per month, basic encodes and metadata | Hobby podcasters and occasional recorders |
| Producer (monthly) | €11 / month (approx.) | 1,200 minutes/month, batch processing, priority queue | Regular podcasters and solo producers |
| Pay-as-you-go Credits | Credit packs from €5 upwards (varies) | Top-up minutes consumed per processed minute and outputs | Irregular users who need flexible minutes |
| Team / Enterprise | Custom | Shared minutes, centralized billing, SLAs available | Agencies and broadcasters needing scale |
Choose Auphonic over Descript if you prioritize standards-compliant loudness and per-minute, file-based batch processing rather than integrated editing features.