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Auphonic

Automatic audio post production: leveling, loudness normalization, noise and filler removal, transcripts and chapters.

Best for Podcasters wanting broadcast standard loudness automatically

What it does

Auphonic is an automated web tool for audio post production. Users upload audio or video files to receive balanced, cleaned, and normalized tracks complete with transcripts and chapters. It is designed for podcasters, educators, video creators, audio book producers, and broadcasters.

Read more: 6 features and how people use themShow less
  1. Intelligent Leveler

    Balances volume levels across distinct speakers, music, and speech using dynamic range compression. It adjusts loudness differences automatically so you do not need compressor knowledge.

    Use caseA podcaster balances volume levels between multiple speakers and intro music before releasing an episode.

    From auphonic.com/features
  2. Noise and Reverb Reduction

    Identifies and eliminates static background sounds, fast changing ambient noises, reverb, and breathing sounds. It allows creators to remove unwanted room acoustics while keeping desirable music intact.

    Use caseAn educator removes room reverb and background distractions from a lecture recording to help students listen easily.

    From auphonic.com/features
  3. Cut Filler Words and Silence

    Detects and cuts silent segments, pauses, coughs, throat clearings, sneezes, and filler words across multiple languages. It also allows manual review or export of cut lists for external editors.

    Use caseA speaker removes thinking pauses and filler words like uhm or ah from an audio recording in one click.

    From auphonic.com/features
  4. Loudness Specifications

    Applies standard targets for integrated loudness, true peak limits, and dynamic range to audio productions. It ensures files comply directly with platform criteria in one click.

    Use caseAn author sets audio parameters to comply with Audible ACX technical standards when delivering an audio book.

    From auphonic.com/features
  5. Speech2Text and Automatic Shownotes

    Transcribes spoken audio using multilingual models and creates automatic summaries and timestamped sections. It displays the text within a shareable transcript editor for fast adjustments.

    Use caseA podcaster generates timestamped chapters and summaries to include as shownotes and improve search engine visibility.

    From auphonic.com/features
  6. Auphonic: Multitrack Algorithms

    Multitrack Algorithms

    Combines multiple audio input tracks into a balanced mixdown. It includes track by track denoising, automatic ducking for music tracks, adaptive noise gates, and microphone bleed removal.

    Use caseA podcast producer processes separate microphone recordings and a music track to automatically duck background music behind active speech.

    From auphonic.com/features · image from Auphonic

Written from Auphonic's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Auphonic's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
FreeFree$0per account2 hrs/month processing
Recurring S$11Not listedper account9 hrs/month
Recurring M$24Not listedper account21 hrs/month
Recurring L$49Not listedper account45 hrs/month
Recurring XL$99Not listedper account100 hrs/month
Recurring XXLNot listedNot listedper account250 hrs/month; price not captured
One Time CreditsNot listedNot listedone time5 h to 3,000+ h packs, never expire; prices not captured
Enterprise / MoreNot listedNot listedper account1,000+ hrs; contact sales

From Auphonic's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

Refunds
Users unsatisfied with a production result can request a full refund of used credits via the production page.
What Auphonic saysplease use the Refund credits link on the production page to send us a description of the problem and all used credits will be refunded. Source page
How to cancel
Subscribers can cancel anytime in their account settings.
What Auphonic saysCredits never expire and you can cancel anytime in your account settings. Source page
Cancel online yourself
Yes
What Auphonic saysCredits never expire and you can cancel anytime in your account settings. Source page
Renews automatically
Yes
What Auphonic saysWith auto renew enabled, your credits are automatically topped up by the selected one time package whenever your balance falls below 1 to 10h. Source page
Unused credits roll over
Partial
What Auphonic saysOne Time credits never expire and you can use them whenever you like ("pay as you go"). Recurring credits charge a monthly fee for a fixed amount of credits at a lower per credit price, but unused credits do not roll over Source page
Failed generations cost credits
No
What Auphonic saysNo. We charge credits only if your production was successful. Source page
Support
Email
What Auphonic saysWe are happy to receive your support request at support@auphonic.com. Source page

Only what Auphonic's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Auphonic video tutorials

Free AI App That Makes Bad Audio Sound INCREDIBLE ¦ Auphonic TutorialProfessor Cubs · 4 min

Independent creators on YouTube, not Auphonic or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.

What the free plan includes

2 hrs/month; multitrack under 20 min; Auphonic jingle added; no batch/watch folders

Questions people ask about Auphonic

How much does Auphonic cost?

Paid plans start at $11 a month (Recurring S). 8 plans are listed above, from Auphonic's own pricing page.

Is Auphonic free?

Yes, there is a free plan: 2 hrs/month; multitrack under 20 min; Auphonic jingle added; no batch/watch folders.

Can I get a refund from Auphonic?

Users unsatisfied with a production result can request a full refund of used credits via the production page. Source

How do I cancel Auphonic?

Subscribers can cancel anytime in their account settings. Source

Do unused Auphonic credits roll over?

Partly: some unused credits carry over, with limits. Source

Does Auphonic charge credits for failed generations?

No, failed generations are not charged. Source

Does Auphonic have an API?

Yes.

How do you bill processed audio?

Billing is based on the duration of the audio files sent for processing in milliseconds, with a minimum processing time of 3 minutes per production. Source

What is the difference between Recurring and One Time Credits?

One Time credits never expire and operate as pay as you go, whereas Recurring credits charge a monthly fee at a lower rate per credit but do not roll over. Source

Are credits charged if there is an error during audio processing?

No, credits are charged only when a production is successful. Source

I am not satisfied with the result of a production. Can I get my credits back?

Yes, by clicking the Refund credits link on the production page and sending a problem description, all used credits will be refunded. Source

Works with

AI models
Whisper (OpenAI)

Where this came from

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