Auphonic: what it does, who it is for and alternatives
Updated · By Robert Breen
Automatic audio leveling, noise reduction and loudness for podcasts and recordings.
Official site: auphonic.com
What Auphonic does
You upload a recording, choose a preset, and Auphonic processes it on its servers and sends back a cleaned file. Beyond leveling and noise removal, it can cut filler words and silences, transcribe speech, and write shownotes and chapters. Watch folders, an API, Zapier and n8n can run this without manual uploads.
Who Auphonic is for
- Marketers
- Trainers and educators
- Content creators
- Communications teams
Key features
- Removes silences, pauses, coughs and filler words automatically
- Multilingual transcription with auto-generated shownotes and chapters
- Multitrack mixdown with automatic ducking and mic bleed removal
- Publishes to YouTube, Libsyn, PodBean, SoundCloud and more
- Watch folders, CLI, REST API, Zapier and n8n integration
- Free tier with up to 2 hours of audio per month
Privacy and data
Auphonic says it complies with GDPR, stores data mainly on servers in Germany, and deletes uploaded audio after 21 days (video and API files after 7 days). Business customers can opt out of having their content used to improve its algorithms. Source: Auphonic’s own page. Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings.
Learn Auphonic free on Stepthrough
- Free lesson: Auphonic: Make a Recorded Webinar Sound Professional in 5 Minutes (7 min)
Alternatives to Auphonic
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- ElevenLabs Free plan Realistic AI voices, voice cloning and voice agents that answer calls. Narrate videos or build an AI receptionist.
- Vapi Free trial A developer platform for AI voice agents that make and take phone calls.
- Wispr Flow Free plan Voice dictation that types clean, formatted text in any app as you speak.
- Retell AI Free trial Build AI phone agents for scheduling, support and sales calls, with low-latency voices.
- Bland AI Free trial Enterprise AI phone agents that handle inbound and outbound calls at scale.
- Synthflow Free trial No-code AI voice agents for appointment booking, lead qualification and support.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Auphonic?
- Automatic audio leveling, noise reduction and loudness for podcasts and recordings. You upload a recording, choose a preset, and Auphonic processes it on its servers and sends back a cleaned file. Beyond leveling and noise removal, it can cut filler words and silences, transcribe speech, and write shownotes and chapters. Watch folders, an API, Zapier and n8n can run this without manual uploads.
- Who is Auphonic for?
- Auphonic fits marketers, trainers and educators, content creators and communications teams, and other office teams with the same job to do.
- Is Auphonic free?
- Auphonic has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.
- What are some alternatives to Auphonic?
- Other AI voice and audio tools include ElevenLabs, Vapi, Wispr Flow, Retell AI and Bland AI.
- Is Auphonic safe for work data?
- Auphonic says it complies with GDPR, stores data mainly on servers in Germany, and deletes uploaded audio after 21 days (video and API files after 7 days). Business customers can opt out of having their content used to improve its algorithms. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.
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