Cleanvoice
PaidCleanvoice AI automatically removes filler words, stutters, mouth sounds, and background noise from podcast recordings in minutes.
What is Cleanvoice?
Cleanvoice is an AI-powered podcast and audio editing tool that automates the most tedious parts of post-production: removing filler words ("um", "uh", "you know"), cutting stutters and false starts, eliminating mouth sounds and lip smacks, reducing background noise, and normalizing volume levels. Unlike Descript which is a full-featured podcast editor with transcription, or Krisp which handles real-time noise cancellation during live calls, Cleanvoice focuses on one thing: cleaning up recorded audio files as quickly as possible with minimal manual review. You upload a WAV or MP3, the AI processes it in 5-15 minutes depending on length, and you download a polished cleaned version ready for publishing. The 30-minute free trial requires no credit card and lets you test quality on your own files. The main subscription is €10/month ($11/month) for 10 hours of monthly audio processing, which fits most individual podcasters releasing weekly episodes. Higher tiers scale to 100 hours/month at €80/month for agencies and high-volume podcasters. There is also a pay-as-you-go option at $11 for 5 hours for infrequent use. A Custom Plan is available for businesses needing 200+ hours/month with API access, priority support, and custom billing. Cleanvoice supports multiple languages, handles multi-speaker recordings, and preserves natural pauses rather than creating robot-sounding cuts. Unused credits roll over up to three times the plan limit, which is unusually generous in AI audio tools. Cleanvoice is especially popular with indie podcasters, video creators editing voice tracks, and internal corporate podcast teams who need fast, consistent audio cleanup without hiring an editor.
⚡ Quick Verdict
Podcasters, video creators, and voice content producers who want automated audio cleanup
Real-time noise cancellation during live calls — use Krisp instead
Free trial (30 min) · Subscription from €10/mo · Pay-as-you-go $11 (5 hours)
Free trial — 30 minutes, no credit card required
Automated filler word and mouth sound removal with natural-sounding edits
Cleanup only — no transcription, multi-track editing, or real-time processing
Bottom line: Cleanvoice scores 4.3/5 — The best specialized tool for automated podcast cleanup. €10/month is the right plan for weekly podcasters.
Pricing
Free Trial: 30 minutes of free audio processing, no credit card required, full feature access to evaluate quality on your own files.
Subscription — starting €10/month: 10 hours of monthly audio processing at the entry tier. Scales up to 100 hours/month at €80/month for high-volume podcasters. Unused credits roll over up to 3x plan limit.
Pay-as-you-go — $11 for 5 hours: One-time purchase of processing credits with no subscription commitment. Ideal for infrequent users or one-off projects.
Custom Plan: For businesses needing 200+ hours/month with API access, priority support, and custom billing. Pricing negotiated based on volume.
Key Features
- Automatic filler word removal (um, uh, you know, like)
- Stutter and false start removal with natural pause preservation
- Mouth sound and lip smack cleanup
- Background noise reduction
- Volume normalization across speakers
- Multi-speaker support for interview podcasts
- Multiple language support including English, German, Spanish, French
- Credit rollover up to 3x plan limit
- API access on Custom Plan for automated workflows
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Removes filler words without creating robotic edits
- Generous free trial (30 minutes) to test quality before paying
- Credit rollover prevents wasted unused time
- Fast processing — typical podcast episode in 5-15 minutes
Cons
- Focused on cleanup only — no transcription or multi-track editing
- Higher per-hour cost than manual editing for very short podcasts
- No real-time processing — recorded files only
FAQ
Is Cleanvoice worth €10/month?
For podcasters releasing weekly episodes of 30-60 minutes, absolutely. At €10/month for 10 hours of processing, you are paying about €0.20-€0.40 per episode for cleanup that would take you 30-60 minutes to do manually in a DAW. Even at minimum wage that is a winning tradeoff. If you release less frequently, the pay-as-you-go option at $11 for 5 hours is more economical.
What does Cleanvoice actually remove?
Cleanvoice automatically detects and removes filler words (um, uh, you know, like), stutters and false starts, lip smacks and mouth sounds, pauses longer than your specified threshold, and background noise like fans or HVAC hum. It preserves natural pauses between sentences so the audio does not sound robotic or rushed. You can also toggle which cleanup categories to apply before processing.
How does Cleanvoice compare to Descript?
Descript is a full podcast editor with transcription, text-based editing, multi-track support, and screen recording. Cleanvoice focuses on one-click automated cleanup without the editor. If you want a full editing environment, Descript is better. If you just want to upload a file and download a cleaned version, Cleanvoice is faster and significantly cheaper for pure cleanup work. Many podcasters use both.
Does Cleanvoice work on multi-speaker interviews?
Yes. Cleanvoice handles multi-speaker recordings including interview podcasts, panel discussions, and co-hosted shows. The AI can identify different speakers and apply cleanup consistently across all of them. For recordings where each speaker is on a separate track (common in professional podcasts), you can process each track independently for the best results.
Can Cleanvoice clean up Zoom or Google Meet recordings?
Yes — this is one of the most popular use cases. You export the audio from a Zoom or Google Meet call, upload it to Cleanvoice, and get a cleaned version with background noise reduced, filler words removed, and volume normalized. This is especially useful for remote interview podcasts where guest audio quality varies. Pairs well with Krisp for real-time noise cancellation during the call itself.
Does Cleanvoice have an API?
Yes, but only on the Custom Plan for businesses. The API lets you programmatically upload audio files, trigger processing, and retrieve cleaned outputs — useful for integrating into podcast production pipelines, custom editing apps, or bulk batch processing. For individual users, the web interface is the primary workflow.
Does Cleanvoice support languages other than English?
Yes. Cleanvoice supports multiple languages including English, German, Spanish, French, and others. Filler word detection is tuned per language (for example, it detects "ähm" in German and "este" in Spanish, not just English "um"). Voice quality and detection accuracy is strongest in English but the tool is usable for podcasters in most major European languages.
📋 Good to know
Browser-based at cleanvoice.ai. Upload MP3 or WAV, select cleanup options, and download processed file in 5-15 minutes.
Files processed on Cleanvoice servers and auto-deleted after a set period. GDPR compliant. European company.
€10/month for weekly podcasters. Pay-as-you-go for one-off projects. Custom Plan for 200+ hours and API access.
Near zero. Upload, click process, download. No audio engineering knowledge required.