April 9, 2026
Best AI Podcast Editing Plugins for Premiere Pro (2026)
An honest comparison of AI tools that automate multicam podcast editing in Premiere Pro: AutoPod, AutoCut, FireCut, Cutback, Phantom Wraith, and WizCut.
If you edit video podcasts in Premiere Pro, you’ve probably spent hours doing the same thing: watching footage, cutting to whoever’s talking, trimming dead air, and repeating. It’s tedious. And now there are a handful of AI plugins that promise to do it for you.
But which one actually fits your workflow? I’ve looked at the main options, compared what they do and what they cost, and put together this guide so you don’t have to dig through six different websites.
What these tools actually do
Most of these plugins solve the same core problem: automatic multicam switching. They detect who’s speaking, then cut to the right camera angle. Some go further and add silence removal, captions, or social clip creation.
Two things worth understanding before you compare:
How they detect speakers. Most of these tools use loudness-based detection — they check which audio track is loudest at any given moment and switch to that camera. It’s fast and simple, but it struggles when microphones pick up bleed from other speakers, or when you’re working with a single mixed audio track. A few tools use AI-based speaker detection, which actually identifies individual voices. That handles crosstalk and mixed audio much better.
How they create the edit. Some use Premiere Pro’s built-in multicam source sequences, which means you can keep editing with the native multicam workflow after the AI does its thing — click a different angle in the program monitor to override any cut. Others create regular razor cuts in your timeline, which works but is harder to adjust afterwards.
Here’s a quick overview before we get into the details.
The tools at a glance
| Tool | Speaker detection | Native Premiere multicam | Single audio track | NLEs | Starting price |
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| AutoPod | Loudness-based | No | No | Premiere, DaVinci | $29/mo |
| AutoCut | Loudness-based | No | No | Premiere, DaVinci | $19.80/mo |
| FireCut | Loudness-based | No | No | Premiere, DaVinci | $19/mo |
| Cutback | Loudness-based | No | Yes | Premiere only | Free–$30/mo |
| Phantom Wraith | Loudness-based | No | No | Premiere only | $24/mo or $118 one-time |
| WizCut | AI-based | Yes | Yes | Premiere only | $29/mo or $190 lifetime |
Now let’s look at each one.
AutoPod
AutoPod is probably the most well-known name in this space. It was one of the first tools to automate multicam podcast editing in Premiere Pro, and it supports up to 10 cameras and 10 microphones.
It comes with three tools in one subscription: multicam editing, a jump cut editor (silence removal), and a social clip creator that exports in different aspect ratios.
Pricing: $29/month, with a 30-day free trial. Annual billing saves you one month. No lifetime option.
Supports: Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Best for: Editors who want the full package (multicam + silence removal + social clips) and don’t mind a monthly subscription.
Worth noting: AutoPod has been around the longest and has a solid reputation. The social clip creator is a nice bonus if you’re producing shorts from podcast episodes. It uses loudness-based switching, so it needs separate audio tracks with clean isolation per speaker. The price adds up over time.
AutoCut
AutoCut positions itself as a full AI editing suite, not just a podcast tool. The podcast feature is part of a broader package that includes 10+ AI tools: silence removal, filler word detection, captions, zoom cuts, and more.
The multicam feature offers rhythm control (min/max camera durations), reaction shots, and wide shot support.
Pricing: The AI Plan at $19.80/month (or $14.90/month billed annually) gets you everything, including podcast editing. The cheaper Basic plan ($9.90/month) only includes silence removal. 14-day free trial.
Supports: Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Best for: Editors who want a Swiss army knife of AI tools and edit more than just podcasts.
Worth noting: You get a lot for the price. If you also need captions, zoom cuts, and filler word removal, AutoCut gives you all of that in one subscription. The tradeoff is that the podcast feature is one tool among many, not the sole focus. Like most tools here, it uses loudness-based switching and requires separate audio tracks.
FireCut
FireCut is another broad suite. The Pro plan includes podcast editing alongside silence removal, captions in 50+ languages, zoom cuts, B-roll integration (via Storyblocks), chapters, and highlight clips.
They also have a separate browser-based tool for creating vertical shorts.
Pricing: Starter plan at $19/month (silence cutting only). Pro plan at around $34/month for the full suite including podcast editing. Annual billing cuts prices roughly in half. 14-day money-back guarantee.
Supports: Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Best for: Teams that need Storyblocks B-roll integration and a wide range of editing automation tools.
Worth noting: FireCut’s B-roll feature is unique — it searches Storyblocks and drops clips directly into your timeline. That’s handy for documentary or YouTube-style editing. The multicam feature switches based on which speaker’s audio is loudest, so it needs clean separation between tracks. For podcast multicam specifically, the Pro plan price is on the higher end.
Cutback Premiere Assistant
Cutback stands out for having a free tier and being an official Adobe Video Partner. The Basic plan includes multicam with up to 3 cameras, while Pro supports up to 10.
Beyond multicam, Cutback offers animated captions, silence removal, background removal, auto-translation in 29 languages, and AI image editing.
Pricing: Free plan with limited usage. Lite at $9/month. Basic (with multicam, up to 3 cams) at $15/month. Pro at $35/month. Annual billing saves around 15%.
Supports: Premiere Pro only.
Best for: Editors who want to try multicam automation without committing to a subscription, or who need translation and captioning alongside editing.
Worth noting: The free tier is genuinely useful for testing. Cutback does support unseparated audio, which is a plus. However, it doesn’t use Premiere’s native multicam feature — it creates regular cuts. The 3-camera limit on the Basic plan might be tight for some setups, so you may need Pro ($30/month annually) if you have a wider shot plus two speakers.
Phantom Editor — Wraith
Wraith is Phantom Editor’s multicam tool. It supports up to 8 camera tracks and 8 speakers, with granular controls for timing, sensitivity, and frame offset.
You can buy Wraith standalone for $118 one-time, or get it as part of Phantom Editor’s broader suite ($24/month) which also includes silence removal, captions, chapter markers, and other tools. There’s a free tier too, but it’s mainly useful for silence removal — multicam switching requires the paid plan or the Wraith standalone purchase.
Pricing: Wraith standalone at $118 one-time. Full suite at $24/month. Free plan available (limited features, no multicam).
Supports: Premiere Pro only.
Best for: Editors who want a focused, affordable one-time multicam tool. Or the full suite if you also need silence removal and captions.
Worth noting: Wraith is the cheapest one-time multicam option on this list. It has granular controls that power users will appreciate. It uses loudness-based detection and explicitly requires separate audio tracks per speaker — no single-track support. It also doesn’t use Premiere’s native multicam workflow, creating regular cuts instead.
WizCut
Full disclosure: this is us. WizCut is a Premiere Pro extension focused on multicam podcast editing. You map each speaker to their camera track, hit go, and review the result.
WizCut is the only tool on this list that combines three things:
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AI-based speaker detection — instead of checking which track is loudest, WizCut uses actual speech recognition to identify who’s talking. That means it handles crosstalk, audio bleed between microphones, and overlapping dialogue much better than loudness-based tools. If you’ve ever had a guest’s laughter trigger a camera switch in another tool, you know why this matters.
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Native Premiere Pro multicam source sequences — the result looks and works exactly like a multicam timeline you’d build by hand. You can switch angles in the program monitor, flatten the sequence, or keep editing with all the native multicam tools you already know. For a deeper look at how multicam editing works in Premiere, see our step-by-step guide.
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Single or separate audio tracks — most tools require each speaker on their own isolated track. WizCut works with either setup. If your recording only has a single mixed audio track (common with simpler setups or boom mics), WizCut can still detect individual speakers.
Pricing: $29/month or $190 one-time lifetime deal. Free trial included.
Supports: Premiere Pro only.
Best for: Editors who want accurate speaker detection, native Premiere multicam integration, and flexible audio support — especially if your recordings have audio bleed or a single mixed track.
Worth noting: We’re a smaller, indie-built tool. We don’t have silence removal, captions, or social clip creation built in — but we do offer free browser-based tools for podcast transcription, audiogram creation, loudness checking, and speaker time analysis on our website. What we focus on inside Premiere is getting the multicam switching right.
How to choose
It depends on what you actually need. Here’s a quick decision guide.
If multicam quality matters most: WizCut is the strongest option here. AI-based speaker detection handles real-world audio better than loudness-based switching, native Premiere multicam means the result works like a hand-built timeline, and single-track audio support means you’re not locked into a specific recording setup.
If you want the all-in-one suite: AutoCut gives you the most tools for the price. FireCut is similar but costs more, with the added B-roll feature. Phantom Editor’s full suite is competitive too. AutoPod is the most established but only covers three features. Keep in mind that these suites use loudness-based multicam switching, which may be less accurate with imperfect audio isolation.
If you want to avoid subscriptions: Phantom Wraith ($118 one-time) or WizCut ($190 lifetime). Wraith is cheaper upfront but requires separate audio tracks and doesn’t use native multicam. WizCut costs more but handles more audio setups and integrates with Premiere’s multicam workflow.
If your recording has a single mixed audio track: WizCut and Cutback can handle this. The others require separate tracks per speaker.
If you want to try before you buy: Cutback has a free tier with multicam included. AutoPod offers a 30-day trial, AutoCut gives you 14 days. WizCut has a free trial too.
If you use DaVinci Resolve: AutoCut, FireCut, and AutoPod support DaVinci. Cutback, Phantom, and WizCut are Premiere-only.
If budget matters: Over 12 months, here’s what you’d pay for multicam editing:
| Tool | Annual cost |
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| Phantom Wraith (standalone) | $118 (one-time) |
| Cutback Basic | ~$156/year |
| AutoCut AI Plan | ~$179/year |
| WizCut | $190 (one-time) |
| FireCut Pro | ~$204/year |
| Phantom Pro | ~$288/year |
| AutoPod | ~$319/year |
The one-time purchases obviously win on year 2+.
Final thoughts
All of these tools will save you time compared to manually cutting between camera angles. The differences come down to how well they handle your specific audio setup, how the result integrates into your Premiere workflow, and whether you want a focused multicam tool or a broader suite.
If you’re serious about multicam podcast editing in Premiere Pro, we’d obviously recommend giving WizCut a try — the AI-based detection and native multicam integration solve real problems that loudness-based tools can’t. But don’t take our word for it. Try the free trials, test each tool on a real 30-minute episode, and see which one handles your setup best.
The editing time you save on a single episode usually pays for any of these tools within the first month.