Not all podcast production agencies are created equal. When you’re looking to have your podcast edited by a professional, though, you want to know you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck.
So, we compared 21 of the most well-known podcast production & editing agencies so that you don’t have to.
But first, let’s define what a podcast production/editing agency even is.
What is a podcast production/editing agency? A podcast production (or podcast editing) agency offers pre and post-production services for podcast creators. These services can include recording equipment setup, audio editing & mixing, episode publishing, and podcast marketing.
Here’s a quick look at the 21 agencies we reviewed. 👇
| AGENCY | STARTING PRICE | TYPICAL MARKET |
| Podfly | $280/episode | Mid – large SaaS companies |
| Resonate | $59/episode | Entrepreneurs & SMBs |
| Podigy | $145/episode | Entrepreneurs & SMBs |
| Castos Productions | $75/episode | Mid – large B2B |
| Sonics | $63/episode | Entrepreneurs |
| Pro Podcast Solutions | $77/episode | Entrepreneurs & SMBs |
| ScrubCast | $120/episode | SMBs |
| Podcast Engineers | $50/episode | Entrepreneurs & SMBs |
| Freedom Podcasting | $85/episode | Mid – large nonprofits |
| Barevalue | $24/episode | Entrepreneurs & indie creators |
| JAR Audio | $8,000/episode | B2C enterprises |
| Sweet Fish Media | $3,000/month | Mid – large B2B SaaS companies |
| FieldCast | Free (DIY) | Enterprises |
| The Podcast Haven | $250/episode | Enterprises |
| Knucklehead Media Group | $4,000/month | Mid – large SaaS companies |
| Next Day Podcast | $79.99/episode | Enterprises & entrepreneurs |
| We Edit Podcasts | $349/month | Enterprises |
| AudioFile Solutions | $75/episode | Enterprises |
| Truth Work Media | $320/month | Entrepreneurs & SMBs |
| Alitu | $28/month (SaaS) | Indie creators, entrepreneurs, SMBs |
| Peachtree Sound | $129/episode | Enterprises & indie creators |
Now, let’s take a deeper dive into each of the listed podcast production agencies.
1. Podfly
Podfly offers podcast planning, production, and distribution support to individuals and businesses alike. The agency prides itself on the quality and professionalism of the shows it produces.
Services include…
- Pre-production consulting
- Equipment recommendations
- Live online training & support
- Help w/ hosting services
- Intro/outro mixing
- Addition of commercials & special segments
- Editing of audio for any mistakes
- Uploading to the hosting service
Podfly Prices
For shows that publish weekly, Podfly charges $925/month for recurring production services. If your episodes aren’t that regular, you can bulk order from Podfly at $280/episode.
For a more intensive project, give them a call to talk budget.
Market & Customers
Podfly mainly serves mid to big SaaS and tech brands. As an individual, you might want to save some money and go with a smaller podcast production agency.
Notable customers:
- Evernote
- IBM
- Nasdaq
2. Resonate
Resonate’s team of audio engineers, software developers, and branding creatives offer a wide range of services and products. There are multiple packages customers can choose from, including both pre and post-production options.
Services include…
- Audio editing & mixing
- Voiceovers & music
- Website hosting & development
- Branded intro & outros
- Season planning & storyboarding
- Content creation
- Scriptwriting
- Marketing assets
Resonate Prices
Resonate’s Standard plan starts at $59/episode. Mixing and matching services can run upwards of $199/episode depending on what you need. Enterprise level services (all the good stuff) go for $349/episode and up.
Market & Customers
Resonate is a viable choice for an independent creator, as well as for an organization looking for a highly-creative, narrative show format.
Notable customers:
- Up & Vanished
- To Live & Die in L.A.
- Counterclock
3. Podigy
Podigy is a team of podcasters that helps creators publish high-quality sounding podcasts. They offer podcast launching services as well as pay-per-episode editing.
Services include…
- Audio editing
- Intro, outro, & ad mixing
- Individual track processing
- Show notes
- Uploading to your hosting service
- Podcast consultation
Podigy Prices
For audio editing, Podigy starts at $145/episode. For additional services like show notes and uploading to your hosting platform, it’s $185/episode.
Or, you can get help setting up your podcast and a full month of episodes for a cool $1499.
Market & Customers
Podigy does work for small organizations and nonprofits, as well as for independent creators.
Notable customers:
- Urban Institute
- AAAS
- Simon Hill
4. Castos Productions
Castos Productions — formerly known as PodcastMotor — is a podcast editing service staffed by experienced audio engineers, writers, and producers. The Castos team offers several post-production services as long as you can record and send the audio files to them.
Services include…
- Complete audio engineering
- Show notes
- Quality review
- Social media assets
- Publishing to Castos dashboard & WordPress
- Analytics reporting
- Transcripts
Castos Productions Prices
Castos Productions audio editing starts at $75/episode. This doesn’t include the hosting services Castos has become known for. The next editing plan up is $150/episode and includes everything but transcripts.
Lastly, the Complete Solution plan is $225/episode and consists of complete audio engineering, customized marketing assets, and episode transcripts.
Market & Customers
Castos hosts and produces shows for individuals as well as mid to enterprise B2B brands.
Notable customers:
- buffer
- CoSchedule
- Niche Pursuits
5. Sonics Podcasts
A one-person show, Sonics Podcasts was founded by Alex Kontis, who still handles all of the operations today. Sonics seeks to help podcast creators at any point in their show, whether you’re just starting or are a few seasons deep.
Services include…
- Conceptualizing & planning your podcast
- Complete audio editing
- Collaboration throughout your show
- Show notes
- Publishing to your hosting site
Sonics Podcasts Prices
Alex’s prices start at about $63/episode for up to 20 minutes of audio consisting of one speaker. Prices go up to about $153/episode for a recording 60-90 minutes in length containing two speakers.
Market & Customers
Sonics’ customer base consists mainly of indie creators; however, Alex has done work for small to medium organizations too.
Notable customers:
- Master Investor
- Rebecca Caldwell
- Growthfully
6. Pro Podcast Solutions
Since 2008, Pro Podcast Solutions has been helping creators optimize their recording equipment and turning out quality audio. As a small team of sound engineers, PPS focuses on the technical stuff so their customers can do what they do best: create content.
Services include…
- Voice balancing
- Intro & outro mixing
- Ad mixing
- Unlimited sound revisions
- Show notes
- Audiograms
- Priority production turnaround
Pro Podcast Solutions Pricing
Starting at $77/episode, PPS offers everything from professional sound mixing to a dedicated audio editor and account manager. The benefits and turnaround speed increase from there, going up to $217/episode with their Pro Plus plan.
Market & Customers
Pro Podcast Solutions produces shows for small B2B brands and indie creators. Their team edits interview-based as well as narrative style shows.
Notable customers:
- Self-Publishing School
- Contender Brands
- Black to Business
7. ScrubCast
ScrubCast is a podcast editing agency that doesn’t require any contracts and edits your first podcast episode for free. Their team is open to working around your publishing schedule and is willing to edit more than four episodes per month.
Services include…
- Editing mistakes and any unwanted noises
- Intro, outro & ad mixing
- Normalizing EQs
- Show notes
- Revisions
- Episode artwork
ScrubCast Pricing
With ScrubCast you can choose between paying as you go ($120/episode) or paying for four episodes upfront for $440. For more than four episodes per month, prices and plans can be negotiated.
Market & Customers
While they have no customers or shows listed on their website, it’s safe to say that ScrubCast probably works primarily with SMBs and entrepreneurs.
8. Podcast Engineers
The team at Podcast Engineers is dedicated to making podcasters’ lives easier. They help new and established shows with a post-production process that illuminates their voices.
Services include…
- Audio editing & mastering
- Voice profiling specific to your setup
- Podcast setup
- Recording consultation
- WordPress assistance
- Website creation
- Show notes
- Episode graphics
- Transcripts
- Consistent feedback & tips
Podcast Engineers Pricing
For four episodes up to 30-minutes in length, Podcast Engineers charges a total of $199. Four episodes up to one hour run $249 and four 90-minute episodes will cost you $299.
Podcast Engineers also offer add-ons for extra, including show notes and website development.
Market & Customers
The markets Podcast Engineers tend to serve include real estate businesses, entrepreneurs, and other SMB brands.
Notable customers:
- IMPOSSIBLE
- 7 Figure Flipping
- PUSHLiving
9. Freedom Podcasting
Freedom Podcasting offers podcast editing along with other pre and post-production services. Their team prides itself on quick, inexpensive sound engineering.
Services include…
- Show ideation & execution
- Launch planning
- Cover art design
- SEO help
- Episode graphics
- Audio editing & mixing
- Distribution
Freedom Podcasting Prices
Depending on the length of your finished episode, expect to pay $85-$225 for Freedom Podcasting services.
Market & Customers
Freedom Podcasting works with medium to large organizations, including nonprofits. Their target market also consists of entrepreneurs and alternative medicine professionals.
Notable customers:
- Oregon State University
- William & Mary University
- Dr. Robert Berry
10. Barevalue
As the name implies, Barevalue offers inexpensive pay-as-you-go pricing in exchange for sound editing and show notes. Their service boasts an easy online process and a four-day turnaround.
Services include…
- Audio editing
- Show notes
- 4-day turnarounds
Barevalue Prices
Partnering with Barevalue automatically gives you $40 of credit with them. Otherwise, expect to pay $0.79 per minute of audio. For a 30-minute episode, you’ll pay less than $24.
An express turnaround (two business days) will cost you an additional $1/minute of audio. Show notes will also cost you an additional $1/minute of audio.
Market & Customers
It’s clear that with their prices Barevalue appeals to indie creators, like entrepreneurs and industry influencers. But their prices also attract large nonprofits and B2B SaaS companies.
Notable customers:
- Salesforce
- Harvard University
- University of Pennsylvania
11. JAR Audio
JAR Audio is a podcast production agency that specializes in top-tier branded shows. Their team helps their customers fully understand their ideal audiences and offers the best podcasting strategies to target them.
Services include…
- Podcast conceptualization & strategy
- Season planning
- Recording assistance
- Audio editing
- Sound mixing
- Host-server setup
- Show promotion
- Analytics reporting
JAR Audio Prices
These folks aren’t messing around. To partner with JAR, you need to sign on for six episodes and be prepared to fork out around $48,000. That’s $8,000/episode which includes strategy, launch, production, and promotion.
JAR typically produces 20-30 minute episodes at $400 per finished minute. So there ya go.
Market & Customers
JAR’s market consists of large B2C brands as well as nonprofits in the healthcare industry and media companies.
Notable customers:
- lululemon
- BBC StoryWorks
- Expedia
12. Sweet Fish Media
Being a full-service podcast agency, Sweet Fish Media offers more than most podcast production companies. This expert team is versed in every single component of the business podcasting process — from booking great guests to content marketing coaching to top-tier audio engineering.
Services include…
- Podcast content planning & strategy
- Launch package
- Guest outreach, scheduling & follow-up
- Audio editing & mixing
- Professional intro, outro & ad recordings
- Graphic design
- Optimized headlines & show notes
- ABM podcast coaching
- Blogs & social media posts
- Video editing
- Thought leadership coaching
- Dedicated producer
- Quarterly podcast reporting
- Lead magnets
- Promotional podcast tour
- Ongoing consultation
Sweet Fish Media Prices
The Sweet package includes podcast launch and production services and runs from $3-5k/month. Going with the Sweeter plan gives you all of the launch and production services in addition to content marketing for $5-20k/month.
Lastly, the Sweetest package gives you everything in the first two, as well as thought leadership coaching, a podcast tour for the host, and more valuable content. This plan runs $20-40k/month.
Market & Customers
Sweet Fish’s target market mainly consists of medium to large B2B SaaS companies.
Notable customers:
- Outreach.io
- Ingram Micro
- BombBomb
13. FieldCast
FieldCast is out to revolutionize corporate communication and culture through podcasting. They offer a free DIY audio editing platform as well as paid plans for organizations to create podcasts that improve internal communication.
Services include…
- Strategy & planning
- Audio branding workshop
- End-to-end project management
- Podcast player app
- FieldCast Studio
- Post-production
- Analytics reporting
FieldCast Prices
FieldCast uses a freemium structure, meaning you can access the FieldCast Studio and their app for free. However, you won’t have any assistance with pre or post-production.
For complete post-production and strategy services, contact FieldCast for a custom quote.
Market & Customers
Being a private podcast production agency, FieldCast serves organizations large enough to require an internal business communication tool. Enterprises and large nonprofits can benefit from an internal podcast for their workforces.
14. The Podcast Haven
The Podcast Haven is a podcast production company that focuses on crafting audible stories for businesses, social media influencers, and their corporate partners. Founder and Chief Engineer, Eric Montgomery, has built his career on doing voiceovers for TV, video games, radio ads, and podcasts.
Services include…
- Conceptualization & planning
- Mobile recording
- Sound editing
- Podcast promotion
- Dedicated producer
- Show notes
- Audiograms
The Podcast Haven Prices
Audio editing services start at $250/episode when you work with The Podcast Haven. You can score show notes for $125/episode and audiograms for $50 each. Quote graphics go for $25 a pop.
For their enterprise packages, The Podcast Haven asks that you contact them for a custom quote.
Market & Customers
Many of The Podcast Haven’s customers are enterprise-level B2C brands and media companies. However, some of their target market includes social media influencers and solopreneurs.
Notable customers:
- L.A. Times
- Nike
- Burn Bootcamp
15. Knucklehead Media Group
Knucklehead Media Group cares about more than great audio. This agency strives to help its customers strategize, fully produce, and promote their podcasts in addition to standard sound editing.
Services include…
- Podcast planning & show development
- Hosting service setup
- Post-production editing
- Transcripts
- Show notes
- Distribution
- Commercial advice
- Marketing
Knucklehead Media Group Prices
If you’re ready to commit to a full lineup of podcast production services, Knucklehead is a viable partner. They offer two packages, the first being for creators that already have a show. Moving your show over to Knucklehead will run you $1,479/month. Starting a brand new podcast costs $4,000/ month.
Market & Customers
Knucklehead caters to medium to large SaaS companies as well as unaffiliated creators dealing in finance and politics.
Notable customers:
- Access Points
- Landing Collective
- The Upward Spiral
16. Next Day Podcast
The Next Day Podcast team provides podcasters with affordable and fast post-production and editing services. While you focus on the content of your show, Next Day locks down your sound mixing and audio.
Services include…
- Intro & outro mixing
- Ad insertion
- Professional audio editing
- Noise reduction
- Mistakes removed ID3 tagging
- 24-hour turnaround
- Music mixing
- Sound effects
- Access to a licensed music library
- Uploading episodes to hosting site
Next Day Podcast Prices
For a 24-hour turnaround and up to 30 minutes of raw audio, Next Day charges $79.99/episode. For up to 90 minutes in the Silver PAYG plan, expect to pay $119.99/episode.
The Gold PAYG plan that includes music mixing and sound effects starts at $99.99/episode up to 30 minutes of raw audio. For 90 minutes of the Gold package, it’s $139.99/episode.
Market & Customers
Next Day’s customer base is made up of B2B enterprises, as well as entrepreneurs involved in real estate, technology, sports, and spirituality.
Notable customers:
- Siegel+Gale
- Swinerton
- SportBusiness
17. We Edit Podcasts
Founded in 2015 by Carli van Heerden, We Edit Podcasts is dedicated to giving podcasters back their time by turning out high-quality audio at an affordable rate. Its mission is to offer quality podcast creation to all citizens of the world.
Services include…
- Podcast launch
- Basic & advanced audio editing
- Transcripts
- Show notes
- Video editing
- Marketing services
We Edit Podcasts Prices
For their basic editing-only package, you pay $349/month for five episodes each month. For the We Edit Podcasts all-in-one package, expect to pay around $649/month.
Market & Customers
With over 1800 customers, We Edit Podcasts serves some of the largest enterprises in the world. Those include media and SaaS companies.
Notable customers:
- Adobe
- Berkeley University
18. AudioFile Solutions
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, AudioFile Solutions provide a full line of podcast editing services. The agency doesn’t believe that audio and video production is an inherently DIY process and that creators need expert support.
Services include…
- Video conferencing setup
- Audio editing
- Removal of mistakes
- Music mixing
- Voiceovers
- Visual elements
- Transcripts
AudioFile Solutions Prices
AudioFile’s Easy plan starts at $75/episode and allows you to record using your own equipment. With the Easier package, AudioFile’s team records you and your guests over video conference for $150/episode.
To record in the professional podcast studio, it will run you $350/episode.
Market & Customers
AudioFile Solutions works with large brands including media companies and nonprofits.
Notable customers:
- ControlScan
- ESPN The Magazine
- University of California Irving
19. Truth Work Media
Truth Work Media was started by Michael Yoder when he decided to quit his day job and pursue his freelancing passions full-time. Now, Michael and his team of experts create websites and podcasts for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Services include…
- Launch strategy
- Episode stitching
- Mixing
- Removal of mistakes
- Mastering
- Content editing
- Ongoing consultation
- Cover art
Truth Work Media Prices
The Traditional package costs $320/month, providing services for up to three episodes per month. The Premium plan starts at $550/month for up to four episodes each month and the Elite plan starts at $720/month for six episodes.
With the Elite plan, you’ll also receive two free startup video calls and podcast cover art.
Market & Customers
Truth Work Media works with SMBs and solopreneurs to create high-quality, branded podcasts.
Notable customers:
- BioLogos
- Lippert Academy for Leadership
- Pat Ivey, Ph.D.
20. Alitu
Alitu isn’t a podcast editing agency so much as it’s a podcast editing software solution. While it does offer some automated editing services, it can’t do some of the complex stuff that a human would be able to.
In other words, you may need to hire an audio engineer in addition to purchasing the software.
Services include…
- Solo recording
- Automated audio cleanup
- Trim recordings (DIY)
- Remove mistakes (DIY)
- Create theme music (DIY)
- Add music & voiceovers (DIY)
- Add ID3 tags (DIY)
Alitu Prices
You have the options to pay for Alitu on a monthly basis at $28/month or a yearly basis at $280/year. They also offer a free 7-day trial.
Market & Customers
Being a SaaS product, Alitu serves anybody and anything with the mind to make a podcast. That being said, Alitu is used widely by solopreneurs and indie creators, as well as businesses.
Notable customers:
- Cristina DiGiacomo
- Jennifer Taylor
- Leah Lambart
21. Peachtree Sound
Peachtree Sound understands that most podcast production agencies offer the same services. That’s why they strive to make a difference in the experience. Peachtree isn’t a massive audio editing operation, making personal connections with their customers very important to them.
Services include…
- Basic & advanced audio editing
- Launch packages
- Remote recording
- Zoom audio improvement
- Sound design
- Noise reduction & removal
- Custom music
- Intros & outros
- Voiceovers
- Video editing
Peachtree Sound Prices
At Peachtree, a 30-minute episode will cost you about $129. A 45-minute episode goes for $159 and a 60-minute episode is $179. Show notes and transcripts cost $59/episode each.
Market & Customers
Although Peachtree Sound has done work for Fortune 500 companies, they serve independent creators as well.
Notable customers:
- Disney
- Walmart
- YouTube
Business Podcast Production & Editing
It’s important to know what you’re getting with a podcast production company. Some cater to business podcasting and others serve more narrative shows.
Also keep in mind that a podcast production and editing company won’t offer all of the elements that a full-service podcast agency does. But, hey — sometimes you don’t need all that stuff.
If you have any more questions about podcast production and editing, don’t hesitate to reach out!
