Best AI Stack for Starting a Podcast
Plan, record, edit, distribute, and grow a podcast with AI handling the heavy lifting at every stage.
Last updated: April 2026
Planning & Research
Episode ideas, outlines, and guest research
Generate episode topics, write interview questions, research guests, and outline show notes.
Recording
Record high-quality audio remotely or locally
Studio-quality remote recording with local tracks, AI transcription, and automatic highlight clips.
Editing & Production
Edit audio, remove filler words, enhance sound
Edit audio by editing text. AI removes filler words and silence, levels audio, and generates show notes.
Distribution
Publish to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all platforms
Easiest podcast hosting with automatic distribution to all platforms, transcriptions, and a built-in website.
Promotion & Growth
Repurpose episodes into clips, social content, and show notes
AI finds the most engaging moments and creates viral short clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Stack Summary
Free Path
$0/mo (Anchor + free tiers)
Paid Path
$50–95/mo
Skill Level
Beginner
Setup Time
1 week
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