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Soundwise

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Soundwise

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

JC

Judith C

CEOE-Learning, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“All of the above is topped by having a free app for your customers so that they can access the audios and the bonus material as well as comment your audios on the go.“

July 22, 2021

MM

Michael M

Media ProductionMedia Production, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“They either are not set up right, or are not reporting correctly for the podcast numbers, downloads etc outside of the scope of selling audio packages thru the app.“

July 26, 2021

AP

Alexandre dos P

ProfessorHigher Education, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Soundwise is easy to add a new podcast (soundcast), add new tracks, add pdf material related to that track (if wanted) and also we can automatically convert YouTube video in a new track.“

July 19, 2021

TP

Troy P

OwnerHospitality, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Have not used much as LMS at this point as I was already using another platform but can’t beat the all in one features of it at a high quality - some companies add features but the they are crap. “

August 5, 2021

CC

Chris C

OwnerInformation Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“They also love the fact that they have an app on their phone that delivers my updates directly to them so they can access the meditation tracks anywhere (even while at work).“

July 23, 2021

kv

koen v

ownerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The recording and editing option often jams or doesn't work as well.“

July 20, 2021

MM

Michael M

Media ProductionMedia Production, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“I find that the value for using this for podcast hosting which was my main focus for this to be very helpful, even if the analytics might not be the ideal feature you would purchase this service for.“

July 26, 2021

CC

Chris C

OwnerInformation Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I haven't had to use the customer support service yet (no reason to), so cannot comment on their responsiveness or promptness.“

July 23, 2021

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Kevin O.  
Creative Director  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "We love Soundwise!"

July 23, 2021

5.0

We like its ease of use and that we can charge for content without having to create shopping carts and handle all the web admin that is attached to that.

Pros

We love Soundwise because it is the best place to host your content. We use it for our meditations, our podcasts, and for our paid content.

Cons

Content is played through an app that also hosts your competition. Generally this has not affected us, but it causes an uneasy feeling sometimes to think you could lose a listener in a heartbeat, but I guess if that is going to happen, it will happen anyway.

Switched from

[Podbean](https://www.capterra.com/p/210538/Podbean/)

We switched because we wanted to charge for some content.

Review Source

JC

Judith C.  
CEO  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Newbie to Soundwise - only scratching the surface on this great piece of software"

July 22, 2021

4.0

I am yet to find out whether Soundwise is going to help me further grow my community, get into close contact with them and start to sell my products. I am also eager to find out whether the more tailored soundcasts are going to be valued by my audience. I am also curious if my audience is going to use the app as I hope at the moment or whether that's a point that turns them down.

Pros

I like that you can combine both hosting and selling with Soundwise. With that I can cancel my additional hosting package and have all in one place. The number of Soundcasts is unlimited. That gives me the option to structure my content and tailor it for different target groups. The landing page and check out page is prebuilt and very nice to look at and navigate around. Very lean! I like that I am finally able to get into contact with my audience which is way more difficult with a normal podcast hosting. But I am yet to find out if my audience thinks so too. ;) What is really cool, is that you can attach bonus material to every track and by that provide more value to your listeners. All of the above is topped by having a free app for your customers so that they can access the audios and the bonus material as well as comment your audios on the go.

Cons

I am curious about the language barrier as my audience is German speaking but Soundwise is all in English. I would love to have a translation or even the possibility to change the headings myself. I would like to have a section where I can describe hosts and then only select them for the soundcasts instead of filling in all the information again for each soundcast.

Alternatives considered

[Steady](https://www.capterra.com/p/197961/Steady/)

Reason for choosing Soundwise

Soundwise give me the option to easily sell my audios and get into closer contact with my community. Something my normal hosting can't deliver. I also get an app for free and don't have high payment processing costs.

Switched from

[WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)

Soundwise give me the option to easily sell my audios and get into closer contact with my community. Something my normal hosting can't deliver.

Review Source

BF

Barbara F.  
Owner  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Soundwise - great audio option for content management "

July 29, 2021

3.0

The customer service is phenomenal. My questions were answered quickly and they worked with me to resolve my issues in a timely manner.

Pros

The platform has a very clean look and is organized very well. The ability to listen on the app as well as computer browser.

Cons

The initial setup requires you to download the app.

Reason for choosing Soundwise

The features and look of the platform.

Review Source

GL

Gabriel L.  
Creative Director  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Soundwise for Podcasting"

August 3, 2021

5.0

Pros

I bought Soundwise for podcasting - it helps streamline the process for a noob, and keeps it easy for the experienced.

Cons

Sometimes simplicity is amazing, and sometimes it can use some UX tweaking.

Alternatives considered

[Podbean](https://www.capterra.com/p/210538/Podbean/)

Reason for choosing Soundwise

I got in on the lifetime deal on Appsumo - if it wasn't for that, I may not have found Soundwise.

Review Source

KS

Kevin S.  
Owner  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to let your audiobook get delivered in a slick format."

July 21, 2021

5.0

Love this software and would gladly recommend it to others (and have)

Pros

Love the ability to easily pay for the audio. We sell an audiobook and it makes the process suuper slick to do it on your own platform.

Cons

I feel like the layout of pages could be more customizeable on what the clients get to see.

Switched from

[SoundCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/231003/SoundCloud/)

Seemed far more professional and not hacked together.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Marketing Director  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A great service to create audio courses very fast."

July 27, 2021

5.0

It has been good. I like the audio training they have.

Pros

It's easy to understand and has some audio courses to understand the importance of audio as a way to create your courses. I like that the control are easy to understand and if you have the audios already is just upload and add some additional info and your course is ready.

Cons

It had some limitations to the level I'm paying for that I think they must be on all the levels. I'm referring to the analytics options.

Switched from

[SoundCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/231003/SoundCloud/)

I tried to do the switch but couldn't because of the limits of the account. I needed more than 50 private listeners for private Soundcasts. That's ok as they cover different use cases, I just wanted to try if it was possible to replace.

Review Source

Bhavna V.  
Owner  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Ease of use and Quality experience to listeners with playback controls"

July 20, 2021

5.0

Hardly have I seen people providing audio playback control options to their buyers. Why I choose Soundwise is because quality experience matters to me. It gives my students access to audio courses/books on mobile and web along with so many audio controls such as rewind, fast forward, speed controls, looping and even the recently added sleep timer which is perfect addition for ease of audio listening experience. The company founders are also well experienced in the audio space so I expect the product to evolve even more going forward. If you really care about the experience you give to your buyers Soundwise is highly recommended.

Pros

As an admin I have ease of use while creating the audio courses/books etc, setting up bundles, memberships. The options are very intuitive and my learning curve was very fast. I have peace of mind that my students are having the best audio experience as soundwise has so many audio controls for the listeners rewind, fast forward, speed controls, looping, sleep timer etc Has functionality that enables my students to download audios for offline listening inside the app, while keeping my content safe from the direct download Has zero transaction fee for audio sales Can also have your podcast on Soundwise and then redistribute via RSS

Cons

Don’t see an option to customize colours ( for text & buttons) for my audio courses but not a dealbreaker as I can still add my own cover art and brand it that way

Alternatives considered

[SoundCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/231003/SoundCloud/)

Review Source

L. Starlight M.  
Business Strategist & Consultant  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A fantastic tool for offering private audio"

August 3, 2021

5.0

Pros

I love this - not only is it a method for me to deliver private audio to my audience, it's a tool that I can refer to clients when their goal fits the platform. I think it's a GREAT solution for offering monetized audio to a private community.

Cons

I would love to see a demo setup upon creating a new account. Sometimes one isn't ready to start building their own audio immediately, and it'd be dope to see all the settings up front.

Reason for choosing Soundwise

Other platforms aren't set up for audio the way that Soundwise is - I \*can turn audio tracks into sounds that I put behind a paywall, but I love the ability to offer a premium mini-podcast and audiobooks for my audience.

Review Source

Jock B.  
Author, Medium and Marketing Constultant  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "An Outstanding Solution For Audio Courses"

July 20, 2021

5.0

I have loved this from day one and i continually recommend it.

Pros

This app is so easy to use and offers a host of features to help your growing audience in more ways than just podcasting.

Cons

Would like more control over directory submission and promotion

Review Source

David E.  
Pastor  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great audio product for podcast content"

July 29, 2021

4.0

great service. i got the LTD through Appsumo and I'm glad i did....

Pros

I have an audio course via Soundwise for new christians on how to build their lives based on Biblical principles

Cons

needs more options in UI was clunky initially, but now it's awesome.

Review Source

MB

Marika B.  
Psychologin  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "TOP App für Podcast und alle Audio-Inhalte"

April 4, 2025

5.0

Was soll ich sagen: Ich bin begeistert und kann diese App nur weiterempfehlen.

Pros

Eine sehr coole und effektive App, um seine Audio-Kurse und Podcast zu histen und zu vermarkten. Man kann in der App direkt seine Hörerschaft anschreiben und exklusive Angebote verschicken.

Cons

Ich finde alles gut! Nichts zu bemängeln.

Alternatives considered

[Anchor](https://www.capterra.com/p/231030/Anchor/)

Reason for choosing Soundwise

Kommunikation innerhalb der App, Landingpages und alle anderen Features

Review Source

TW

Tyler W.  
Podcaster  
Broadcast Media  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great for podcasting. "

July 21, 2021

5.0

It has been great and easy to use.

Pros

I like Soundwise because it is an easy host for podcasting.

Cons

The interface takes a little bit of getting used to, but it is pretty straight forward once you have uploaded an episode or two.

Alternatives considered

[Podbean](https://www.capterra.com/p/210538/Podbean/)[Buzzsprout](https://www.capterra.com/p/160459/Buzzsprout/)

Reason for choosing Soundwise

I got the AppSumo lifetime deal. It easily beat out all the competition.

Review Source

TE

Tom E.  
CEO  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "All my audio in one place"

July 20, 2021

5.0

The speed of implementation was so, so quick

Pros

Before I found Soundwise, my audio was in five different places - now it’s all in one app

Cons

CRM integration is clunky and it would be great to have a directory of all Soundcasts

Review Source

RN

RICK N.  
Host of The My Future Business Show  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I Use SoundWise To Structure & Sell Audio Books and Courses"

January 26, 2021

4.0

I love how SoundWise team are connecting with their community and providing insights, tips and tricks on ways to get the best out of the software. As far as using the software, it continues to improves, and I provide links to it for every interview.

Pros

I really like how I can sell my audio books and audio programs with SoundWise. I like how you can use both mp3 and mp4 formats, and attach cover images and files for sharing.

Cons

Early on, which is now resolved, I had some problems formatting the text in the provided text boxes. This has now been fixed, and I see regular updates and improvements being made to the platform.

Review Source

DC

Diego C.  
Marketer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great product, you can definitely create a membership business for audios on Soudwise"

July 21, 2021

5.0

My experience with Soundwise has been great, it has become the audio management platform for my projects.

Pros

\- Easy to use - unlimited soundcasts - Membership Management - Have public and private content - Zero transaction fee - Zapier integration -Private soundcasts

Cons

A little more podcast-related features are missing. The rest all good.

Review Source

Sasha-Shae W.  
CEO and Visual Design Strategist  
Design  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Simple App for Audio Content Management"

August 1, 2021

5.0

Pros

They've recently made some changes to the site, making it easier to find the info needed to upload and manage your audio content. It's pretty straightforward to upload your file(s) and then add the info for each audio file.

Cons

Wish the mobile app also allowed for this process, to upload and manage your content. So far the app is only for the already distributed content, but it would be great to be able to upload, edit, etc and fully manage the audio files within the app itself downloaded to our phones.

Review Source

AdP

Alexandre dos P.  
Professor  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy, useful and powerful"

July 19, 2021

5.0

As said before Soundwise is easy and powerful... With a little work you can post a new soundcast... with pdf, intros, outros...

Pros

Soundwise is easy to add a new podcast (soundcast), add new tracks, add pdf material related to that track (if wanted) and also we can automatically convert YouTube video in a new track.

Cons

Landing pages are ok, but they could be more attractive and modern.

Review Source

JB

Jenny B.  
CEO  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Versatile and easy to use"

July 20, 2021

4.0

very good!

Pros

I like that you can upload audio or create audio right from the app.

Cons

I had some trouble with creating the landing page for my audio series. I wish there were more options and functions for this aspect of the software

Review Source

RK

Rama K.  
Co-Founder  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Product"

August 26, 2021

5.0

Pros

\- Adding intro and Outro is damn easy - Publishing to multiple hosting sites - Collecting emails

Cons

There is nothing I can think of now. Everything looks good

Review Source

BU

Beverly U.  
Event Planner  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Review"

August 2, 2021

4.0

I appreciate it for podcast.

Pros

It was easy to use, for the most part. I could use it later.

Cons

It didnt have what I needed, which was just some editing stuff.

Review Source

CC

Chris C.  
Owner  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Soundwise is Simple to Use and implement "

July 23, 2021

5.0

Only had positive experiences thus far. I haven't had to use the customer support service yet (no reason to), so cannot comment on their responsiveness or promptness.

Pros

I found soundwise to be my go-to solution for delivering the mindfulness sound tracks and meditation audio files for my readers to use in their daily practice. Although in the beginning the learning curve was a little challenging, once I got my head around the nuances of the software, I found Soundwise to be very easy to use and implement. I can now deliver new weekly tracks to my audience and have received very positive feedback from them regarding the quality and usefulness of my product. They also love the fact that they have an app on their phone that delivers my updates directly to them so they can access the meditation tracks anywhere (even while at work).

Cons

As mentioned earlier, I found the learning curve a little bit challenging. Some more detailed tutorials may have lessened the learning curve a bit. That being said - once you understand the structure that Soundwise uses it is a very easy software to implement.

Reason for choosing Soundwise

I chose Soundwise because it represented a solution to a problem I had and it was great value.

Review Source

EC

Edith C.  
owner  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Efficient online system and Satisfied User"

July 26, 2021

5.0

Pros

I was looking for an online learning system that was user-friendly for not only my team but for my clients. Soundwise has not only met my needs but it was a perfect fit for my company. The ability to upload my audio lessons and set-up is simple. In addition, the customer support is very professional, responsive and provides a solution each time. I once met with \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\], who was extemely helpful and provided some feedback and ideas to enhance my business. I highly recommend Soundwise for any professional who is looking to sell or share their audio lessons. I am looking forward to continuing a very long-lasting relationship with Soundwise. - Dr. Edith Chaparro

Cons

So far, I am glad to say that I have not encountered any setbacks with Soundwise.

Reason for choosing Soundwise

n/a

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Founder  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Indispensable for my e-learning business!"

August 1, 2021

5.0

Pros

I'm so glad to have discovered this tool, which enables me to easily distribute audio content to my users in a mobile-friendly way. The best feature is the security that the app enables—my users are able to download the audio files and listen to their heart's content without needing an internet connection, but at the same time, the files are secure within the app and cannot be taken out or pirated. I love being able to provide the convenience of easy access without having to worry about losing control over my exclusive content.

Cons

The member management is a bit rudimentary. I had a hard time adding multiple members to a certain membership level because after each addition, the setting resets to the original level in the drop-down menu & I accidentally added members to the wrong level without noticing. With the current setup, it's just a bit too easy to get the various levels confused. I can imagine this becoming a lot more complicated as you have even more levels to deal with. I hope the team can make it easier for us to manage various levels.

Review Source

CH

Chencia H.  
Author  
Publishing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A Great Resource For Indie Authors"

July 20, 2021

5.0

My experience has been largely positive. It didn’t tale me long to upload a full title, and it’s live instantly, which is heads and tails above every other service I’ve used.

Pros

The ability to drag and drop tracks. Coupon functionality. Ease of gifting courses/audiobooks. Ability to enable and disable comments for each track/chapter (I like this feature A LOT!). No additional charges for each download.

Cons

It’s a little difficult to find out the price difference from my current plan. I have a lifetime service and would like to upgrade, but can’t easily find the difference without reaching out to customer service.

Reason for choosing Soundwise

I saw an author I trust use the software months prior. When it came time to make the purchase, that recognition made it an easy decision.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Project Manager  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Simplicity and effectiveness "

July 26, 2021

5.0

I am building my entire courseware library around Soundwise, need I say more?

Pros

\- love being able to offer an audio version for our courseware - the mobile app is very clean and intuitive and has NOT been a barrier to my clients

Cons

\- would really like to see more options For payment processors - built-in recorder could be enhanced

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