# Who Can Help With Production When Guests Are Booked? 10 Picks

> The 10 best production partners for B2B teams that already handle guest sourcing and booking.

Source: https://www.fame.so/post/podcast-production-for-booked-guests  ·  Fame Team  ·  October 21, 2026

## Key takeaways

- Production is the second most-cited barrier to starting a podcast, after lack of time ([Wistia](https://wistia.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics)).
- 4 of the 10 vendors say on their own sites they sell production on its own: Fame, Podigy, Resonate Recordings and Castos Productions (our review of each vendor's pages).
- Published starting prices run from $247/month (Fame Lite) to $5,000-$15,000/month (Sweet Fish Media); We Edit Podcasts prices per episode, from $180 for basic audio.
- Lower Street sells editing only inside a bigger production package, never standalone.
- 2 vendors don't publish pricing: Lower Street and Quill.

Just over a quarter of companies have a podcast and 10% plan to launch one in 2026 ([Wistia's 2026 State of Video report](https://wistia.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics)). If your guests are already booked and your calendar's full, the next bottleneck is production - editing, mixing, clips, show notes, publishing. Not every agency wants that job on its own. Some only sell full-service packages that include booking; others will happily take your raw files and turn them into a finished show. This list is for teams who've solved sourcing and need someone to handle what comes after the recording stops.

## How we compared the 10

We looked at what each vendor's own site says it sells, not what it implies. That meant loading every page for all 10 vendors and checking three things: whether production is offered apart from guest booking, what it costs, and what you actually get back per episode (our review of each vendor's pages). Some vendors state plainly that production stands alone; others bundle it into bigger packages or simply don't say either way. We've flagged each case rather than guessing, because the gap between 'we edit your files' and 'we also book your guests' changes what you're paying for.

## Why production becomes the bottleneck once guests are booked

Booking guests is the visible work. Editing, mixing, clipping and publishing is the invisible work that actually ships the episode - and it's where teams run out of time first. Companies that don't podcast cite lack of time first, then lack of production resources, budget and hosting talent ([Wistia's 2026 State of Video report](https://wistia.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics)). Once you've got interviews on the calendar, the raw files still need turning into something publishable: over half of companies repurpose video into social clips, with LinkedIn the top platform for clips at 67% of teams and 60% using clips to link back to their website, and 81% of teams share videos on LinkedIn. No surprise that outsourced video production grew 7% year over year - the top barrier to making more video is company size and resources, followed by cost.

## Standalone production vs bundled into a bigger package

Fame, Podigy, Resonate Recordings and Castos Productions each say on their own sites that they sell production on its own. Two - We Edit Podcasts and Podcast Engineers - work on a 'you record, they edit' model, but don't say whether that's sold apart from booking. Lower Street only offers editing inside its broader production package, never alone. Caspian Studios, Sweet Fish Media and Quill don't say either way on their sites, and Caspian's scope includes booking by default. If you've already got guests sorted, read the fine print before you sign - some of these plans assume you still need sourcing help, and you'll be paying for a service you don't need.

## The 10 best production partners for teams that already have guests booked

Ranked by what each vendor actually offers once guest sourcing is off the table - pricing, turnaround and scope, based on our review of each vendor's pages.

#OptionBest forPublished starting priceTurnaroundClips per episodePricing page1FameTeams who already book guests, need editing and repurposing onlyLite from $247/mo; standalone plan from $2,250/month3 business days (Lite)3 (Lite)Plan pricing, Lite pricing2PodigyB2B teams needing ongoing editing, clipping and distribution$2,500/month (Growth)5 business days after the first episode4-5 SEO clips and 5 vertical clips, depending on planPodigy pricing3We Edit PodcastsYou record raw files, they edit and repurpose them$180 per episode (Basic audio); subscriptions from $440/mo72 hours standard; 96 hours premium videoNot listedAudio pricing, Subscriptions4Resonate RecordingsB2B teams with guests booked needing editing, mixing and mastering$2,100-$6,500/month (full-service)3 business days (Basic audio)Not listedResonate pricing5Lower StreetBrands wanting full-service production, not standalone editing or bookingOn request7 days minimumNot listed-6Castos ProductionsDone-for-you editing and video for B2B shows with guests booked$1,500/month7 calendar days (audio and video); 3 (audio-only)Not listedCastos pricing7Caspian StudiosB2B marketing teams needing full video podcast production$2,500 per episode (Production)Not listedNot listedCaspian pricing8Sweet Fish MediaB2B marketing teams needing a dedicated video production team$5,000-$15,000/monthNot listedNot listedSweet Fish pricing9QuillEnterprise brands wanting full-service podcast strategy, production and marketingOn requestNot listedNot listed-10Podcast EngineersB2B teams who record raw files and need editing handled$395/month (Audio)Not listedNot listedPodcast Engineers pricing

Prices checked October 2026.

Need production without the guest-sourcing bundle? See [Fame's standalone plan](https://www.fame.so/pricing) and [Lite](https://www.fame.so/lite).

## 1. Fame

Website: [fame.so](https://fame.so)

### Overview

We built Fame as a B2B podcast agency for full done-for-you production including [guest sourcing](https://www.fame.so/guests) and booking. If you've already got guests booked, we also run a [standalone editing and production plan](https://www.fame.so/pricing), [Fame Lite](https://www.fame.so/lite) for lighter needs, and [Fame Clips](https://www.fame.so/clips), a white-label clip service for agencies. We've produced 300+ B2B podcasts and published 100K+ episodes (per [our homepage](https://www.fame.so/)).

### Notable clients and case studies

[Zenoti](https://www.fame.so/case-study/how-fame-scaled-zenotis-thought-leadership-with-growth-diaries) grew followers and subscribers from 19,000 to 265,000+ in 18 months, up 1,260%+, with 9.3M YouTube views. [YellowBird](https://www.fame.so/case-study/20-conversion-through-podcasting-yellowbirds-winning-strategy) had 26 guest conversations, with 20% becoming customers, 5 clients signed in 6 months and 3.5x ROI. [Delta Systems](https://www.fame.so/case-study/1-2m-downloads-in-under-6-months-with-delta-systems) hit 4.3K downloads in 48 hours, 26K in 2 weeks and 1.2M in under 6 months.

### Unique capabilities

On the standalone plan, you book and host the guests and we turn every recording into audio, video, snippets, written assets and transcripts, as listed on Fame's [pricing page](https://www.fame.so/pricing). Fame Lite gives you professional human editing plus the Fame OS software suite, with up to 60 minutes of edited audio or video, 3 social clips, show notes, a human-reviewed transcript and a custom thumbnail per episode, plus cancel anytime and a 10-day money-back guarantee, as set out on the [Fame Lite page](https://www.fame.so/lite). [Fame Clips](https://www.fame.so/clips/social-clips-for-agencies) offers a 72-hour turnaround SLA including weekends, a hybrid AI/human process, unlimited revisions returned within 24 hours, and the first clip free.

### Pricing

The standalone 'Editing and production only' plan starts from $2,250/month, per Fame's [pricing page](https://www.fame.so/pricing). Fame Lite starts from $247/mo, with an example plan of video + audio, 4 episodes/month, at $597/mo ($149.25/episode) and 3 business day turnaround ([Fame Lite](https://www.fame.so/lite)). Full done-for-you plans, which include guest sourcing, booking and prep plus 3 video snippets per episode, run Monthly $2,750, Biweekly $3,500 and Weekly $4,500 per month. Those full-service plans carry a 10% average month-on-month download growth guarantee over the first six months, or the 7th month is free, as described on [Fame's B2B podcast agency page](https://www.fame.so/b2b-podcast-agency); 98% of clients see 10%+ growth every month in that period, with average downloads of 18,957 at 6 months and 68,524 at 12 months. Fame Lite and Fame Clips are separate services and don't list that guarantee.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for teams that book and host their own guests and want recordings turned into audio, video, clips, written assets and transcripts (standalone plan), or a lower-cost fixed monthly editing subscription (Lite).

Not the right fit if you still need guest sourcing and booking, which is included only in the full done-for-you plans ($2,750-$4,500/month), or you need more than 60 minutes of edited audio or video per episode on Fame Lite.

Want Fame to handle the production? [Get a proposal](https://www.fame.so/pricing) for the standalone plan, or start with [Fame Lite](https://www.fame.so/lite).

## 2. Podigy

Website: [podigy.co](https://podigy.co)

### Overview

Podigy is a B2B [podcast production](https://learn.fame.so/glossary/podcast-production) agency that turns recorded episodes into full content packages. You record, it handles the rest: "You record. We handle everything else." It has produced 200+ shows and 1,000+ episodes across more than 50 industries, turning each episode into 20+ pieces of content, including SEO clips, vertical clips, thumbnails and show notes, according to [Podigy's homepage](https://podigy.co).

### Notable clients and case studies

[ASCO](https://podigy.co/case-studies/asco) gets an embedded production team delivering into its SharePoint libraries and editorial approval workflow, producing 190+ episodes a year in a multi-year partnership. [Ninja Selling](https://podigy.co/case-studies) has racked up 4 million downloads over a 5+ year partnership. Kenny Aronoff saw one SEO clip reach 500K+ views, helping him go from session drummer to sought-after speaker. Molly McPherson's whole production engine, handled by Podigy, hit 2.9M reel views in 10 weeks.

### Unique capabilities

Every client gets the same dedicated editor assigned to their show for consistency, with a typical 5 business day turnaround after the first episode ([how Podigy works](https://podigy.co/how-it-works)). Podigy's process includes rescue edits for corrupted files or failed footage, rebuilding episodes from raw tracks, per its [services page](https://podigy.co/services).

### Pricing

[Podigy's Growth plan](https://podigy.co/pricing) runs $2,500/mo for 1 episode/month plus 4 SEO clips and 5 vertical clips. Authority is $4,500/mo for 2 episodes/month with 10 SEO clips and 10 vertical clips. Dominance is $7,500/mo for 4 episodes/month with 20 SEO clips and 20 vertical clips. There's also a News Package at $1,250 per episode with 48-hour turnaround and no monthly commitment, used for news-driven shows like The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for B2B teams that record their own episodes and want a dedicated editor to turn each one into a full content package of clips, thumbnails and show notes.

Not the right fit if you need your first episode in under 10 business days (typical turnaround is 5 business days after that) or a regular plan under $2,500/month (the one-off News Package is $1,250 per episode).

## 3. We Edit Podcasts

Website: [weeditpodcasts.com](https://weeditpodcasts.com)

### Overview

We Edit Podcasts is a production agency founded in 2015 with no contracts and 4,000+ clients served; you record and submit raw files and it edits them. Its [about page](https://weeditpodcasts.com/about/) has the company history.

### Notable clients and case studies

Case studies on its site include [Coaching Equation Podcast](https://weeditpodcasts.com/), with 2,000+ downloads per episode. The Light Watkins Show reached 600,000+ downloads in its first year. Mere Christians passed 2 million+ downloads.

### Unique capabilities

Turnaround is 72 hours standard and 96 hours for premium video, per its [audio production page](https://weeditpodcasts.com/services/audio-production/) and [video production page](https://weeditpodcasts.com/services/video-production/). It returns show notes, transcription and repurposed clips alongside the finished audio or video.

### Pricing

Audio editing runs from $180 per episode (Basic), $320 (Premium) and custom from $550+, per its [audio editing page](https://weeditpodcasts.com/services/audio-production/). Subscriptions start from $440/mo on its [pricing page](https://weeditpodcasts.com/pricing/). Video editing starts from $230 per episode, and video retainers run $1,990-$7,500/month ([video production page](https://weeditpodcasts.com/services/video-production/)).

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for teams that record and submit raw files and want We Edit Podcasts to edit them, returning show notes, transcription and repurposed clips alongside the finished audio or video.

Not the right fit if you want guest booking in every plan; it is included only at the Revenue Partner video tier ($7,500/month).

## 4. Resonate Recordings

Website: [resonaterecordings.com](https://resonaterecordings.com)

### Overview

Resonate Recordings is a podcast production agency that has produced 50,000+ episodes since 2014 for over 3,000 clients, according to [Resonate's homepage](https://resonaterecordings.com). It offers audio and video editing, mixing, mastering, podcast management, marketing assets, and narrative/custom production, available either standalone or bundled into full-service packages.

### Notable clients and case studies

[Shared Practices](https://resonaterecordings.com/clients/) maintained a 65% listener retention rate, with 79% of listeners returning for additional episodes. Say It Here saw 212% follower growth and nearly 2,900 total downloads, maintaining 63% listener engagement. [16+ shows Resonate worked on](https://resonaterecordings.com/narrative-podcast-production/) hit #1 on Apple Podcasts charts, with 190M+ downloads on narrative-style shows.

### Unique capabilities

[Audio production delivery timelines](https://resonaterecordings.com/how-things-work/) vary by tier: Basic is 3 business days; Plus, Pro, and Audio Trailer are 5 business days; Custom is 5+ business days based on complexity. [Video production](https://resonaterecordings.com/podcast-video/) covers cutting distractions, colour grading, animation and b-roll, and subtitle/caption creation. Narrative podcast production includes sound design, custom scoring, audio restoration, and a dedicated production team with priority turnaround. [Podcast Management](https://resonaterecordings.com/podcast-management/) gives you a dedicated producer who manages the show week to week, with guest prep and scheduling support.

### Pricing

Full-service production generally runs $2,100-$6,500/month depending on format, episode count and whether you need video, per Resonate's [cost comparison](https://resonaterecordings.com/podcast-production-cost-comparison/); editing on its own costs much less. Services bundled in include audio and video production, podcast management with a dedicated producer managing the show week to week, and marketing assets such as show notes and audiograms.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for B2B teams that want editing, mixing and mastering, plus video, podcast management and marketing assets, from one production team.

Not the right fit if you want a fixed published rate; full-service engagements are $2,100-$6,500/month depending on scope.

## 5. Lower Street

Website: [lowerstreet.co](https://lowerstreet.co)

### Overview

Lower Street offers end-to-end podcast production, covering strategy, recording, editing and promotion for brand and B2B podcasts, according to [its homepage](https://lowerstreet.co). Editing is only offered as part of broader production, not as a standalone service, with pricing not publicly listed ([podcast editing page](https://lowerstreet.co/services/podcast-editing)). Its scope includes guest outreach and prep as part of the full production process.

### Notable clients and case studies

[Moneywise (Hampton)](https://lowerstreet.co/about-us) saw a 20 percentage point retention boost, 3M+ listens in two years, YouTube views up 5x year over year, and a $2.5M revenue pipeline. [Navigating Zero](https://lowerstreet.co/case-studies) secured two Forbes features and reinforced ZeroNorth's industry leadership position. Personal Injury Mastermind's rebrand drove $1M in new customer revenue in 18 months, tripling audience size and ROI. Cost of Glory achieved a 90% listener retention rate and expanded into video, retreats and a full brand experience. Vygo gained access to top investors and a billion-dollar business coach through its branded podcast.

### Unique capabilities

The team includes over 30 podcast creatives, covering producers, sound designers, video editors and audience development specialists, per its [about page](https://lowerstreet.co/about-us). Lower Street was founded in 2016 and runs a minimum turnaround of 7 days, as stated on its [podcast editing page](https://lowerstreet.co/services/podcast-editing). It also offers video podcast production, including YouTube-optimized episodes and repurposed social clips.

### Pricing

Pricing is not publicly listed on its [podcast editing page](https://lowerstreet.co/services/podcast-editing).

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for brand and B2B teams that want end-to-end podcast production, covering strategy, recording, editing and promotion, rather than editing alone.

Not the right fit if you want editing on its own; it is offered only inside broader production, with a 7-day minimum turnaround and no listed pricing.

## 6. Castos Productions

Website: [castos.com](https://castos.com/productions/)

### Overview

Castos Productions offers done-for-you editing, mixing, mastering, video production, clips, show notes, and publishing, according to its [Productions page](https://castos.com/productions/). You send raw recordings and it handles the rest: "We do the rest. Award-winning B2B podcast and video production for your brand".

### Unique capabilities

Turnaround is 7 calendar days for full audio and video episodes, and 3 days for audio-only. The workflow runs in 3 steps: send raw files, Castos edits/mixes/masters, you approve and Castos publishes. The team is global, spanning North America, Europe and Asia, with the same account manager and editor assigned to each show. Every episode goes through a 15-step quality review before delivery, and unlimited revisions are typically turned around in 24 hours.

### Pricing

Production pricing starts at $1,500/month for editing, marketing and other add-ons, per the [Castos Productions process page](https://castos.com/services/castos-productions-process/). Castos also sells separate hosting plans priced $19-$499/mo, but that's hosting, not production ([hosting pricing](https://castos.com/pricing/)). The service can be paused or cancelled any time, with no contracts or minimums, according to the [Productions page](https://castos.com/productions/).

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for B2B teams that send raw recordings and want editing, mixing, mastering, video, clips, show notes and publishing handled for them.

Not the right fit if you need full video episodes back in under 7 calendar days (audio-only takes 3) or a price under $1,500/month.

## 7. Caspian Studios

Website: [caspianstudios.com](https://www.caspianstudios.com/)

### Overview

Caspian Studios is a video podcast production agency built for B2B companies, running everything from ideation through to production, editing, distribution and audience growth, per its [video podcast service page](https://www.caspianstudios.com/video-podcast-as-a-service). It calls itself a YouTube-first, Hollywood-grade production studio for marketing teams, and has built [150+ shows](https://www.caspianstudios.com/), with [100+ shows currently in production](https://www.caspianstudios.com/about-caspian). If your guest sourcing is sorted, this is a team that can take the rest off your plate.

### Unique capabilities

Caspian Studios handles interviewing, scripting, writing, booking, scheduling, audio design and post production as part of its service, according to its [service page](https://www.caspianstudios.com/video-podcast-as-a-service). It produces and engineers episodes into final audio tracks and publishes across 8+ different podcast platforms. Beyond the episode itself, it creates multi-use content: show notes, social videos, email newsletters and website support. Shows span business, technology, marketing, IT, cyber security, customer experience, finance and HR verticals ([Caspian's shows](https://www.caspianstudios.com/podcasts)).

### Pricing

[Caspian's plans](https://www.caspianstudios.com/plans) include a 'Production' only tier and a 'Production + Growth' tier, with the Production plan including a dedicated producer and team, professional audio engineering, editing and sound design. Its own pages disagree on the starting figure: its plans page says $2,500 per episode, while its [services page](https://www.caspianstudios.com/video-podcast-as-a-service) says $2,800+ per episode. We'd flag that discrepancy before you budget against it.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for B2B marketing teams that want video podcast production covering recording, editing, post-production and distribution.

Not the right fit if you want a single published price; its plans page says $2,500 per episode and its services page says $2,800+.

## 8. Sweet Fish Media

Website: [sweetfishmedia.com](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com/)

### Overview

Sweet Fish Media is a video production agency built for B2B marketing teams, covering video podcasts, YouTube content, social shorts, video ads and event video production, according to [its homepage](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com). It positions itself as a single, end-to-end video partner handling strategy, production and promotion, with a dedicated team assigned per client ([video podcast page](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com/services/video-podcast)).

### Notable clients and case studies

[Kreate](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com/) saw 165,000+ YouTube views in its first 6 weeks, plus a 357,000-view viral short. Sonar Software hit short-form engagement as high as 128% AVP. Holt Law's content ran across sales, website and follow-ups, with around 36.5% long-form APV.

### Unique capabilities

Each client gets a dedicated team including a producer, video editor, audio engineer and content strategist, per its [video podcast page](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com/services/video-podcast). Production spans in-studio, on-site and remote formats, covering pre-production, content capture and post-production with professional editing, audio mastering, custom intros/outros, show notes, transcriptions and distribution to all major podcast platforms. Monthly performance reports track views and engagement metrics.

### Pricing

Podcast engagements generally run $5,000-$15,000 per month, according to [its comparison with Fame](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com/blog/sweet-fish-vs-fame-which-b2b-podcast-video-agency-is-right-for-you), and Sweet Fish Media recommends at least two episodes a month for optimal audience engagement and growth.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for B2B marketing teams that want a single end-to-end video partner with a dedicated team, covering video podcasts, YouTube content, social shorts, video ads and event video production.

Not the right fit if you need one-off or low-budget work; engagements generally run $5,000-$15,000 per month and it recommends at least two episodes a month.

## 9. Quill

Website: [quillpodcasting.com](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/)

### Overview

Quill is a podcast production agency offering full-service audio editing and production, handling sound engineering and post-production for clients, per its [full-service production page](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/services/full-service-podcast-production).

### Notable clients and case studies

[TD's 'C Suite' podcast](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/client-podcasts) ranked within the top 2% of all podcasts and achieved 200,000+ downloads.

### Unique capabilities

[Quill's clients](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/services/podcast-marketing) average 50,000 downloads in their first season. Over 80% of Quill's clients are in the top 25% of podcasts, and 90% have ranked on Apple Charts ([full-service production page](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/services/full-service-podcast-production)). It distributes podcasts through its custom-built platform called CoHost, produces [video podcasts](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/services/video-podcasts) including video recording, video editing and video distribution to platforms like YouTube, offers [internal podcast production](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/services/internal-podcasts) with private podcast distribution for confidential internal communications content, and provides podcast marketing services including audience growth strategy, content repurposing and podcast advertising campaigns.

### Pricing

Quill does not publish pricing on its site; its [homepage](https://www.quillpodcasting.com/) points to a quote request instead.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for brands that want full-service audio editing and production, with video podcasts, internal podcasts and podcast marketing available from the same team.

Not the right fit if you want published pricing up front; Quill lists no prices on its site.

## 10. Podcast Engineers

Website: [podcastengineers.com](https://www.podcastengineers.com/)

### Overview

Podcast Engineers is a podcast production agency founded in 2013 that edits, masters and publishes shows for clients who record and share raw audio files, according to [its homepage](https://www.podcastengineers.com). You record, they edit: guest sourcing and coordination is an optional add-on, not a core inclusion ([services page](https://www.podcastengineers.com/services/)). The company has helped more than 500 podcasters produce, edit and publish shows over the last 10 years, per its [about page](https://www.podcastengineers.com/about/).

### Notable clients and case studies

Podcast Engineers helped the [BiggerPockets Podcast](https://www.podcastengineers.com/case-studies/) grow from 50k to 1M downloads per month. It helped a Gen Z Japanese Podcast launch from scratch and climb to #1. It helped STR Like the Best build a consistent short-form video engine, and helped Food Dignity grow with better podcast support.

### Unique capabilities

The team follows a 5-step process: record audio, share raw files via cloud, full edit and mastering, publishing, and feedback for future episodes (see [its homepage](https://www.podcastengineers.com/)). Services also include show notes and transcripts, episode thumbnails, and podcast promotion and marketing. A customised plan starts at $325/month with add-ons including Guest Sourcing & Coordination, Podcast Growth Strategy & Coaching, and Virtual Assistant Support, per its [services page](https://www.podcastengineers.com/services/).

### Pricing

The [Audio package](https://www.podcastengineers.com/services/) is $395/month for up to 4 episodes per month with a maximum of 60 minutes raw editing per episode. The Video package costs $850/month for full episode video editing and video reels/snippets. The Full package costs $1,300/month and bundles audio, video, show notes, transcripts, and publishing and scheduling.

### Ideal use cases

Ideal for B2B teams that record their own audio and want editing, mastering, show notes and publishing handled, with guest sourcing available as an add-on.

Not the right fit if you publish more than 4 episodes a month or need to edit more than 60 minutes of raw audio per episode on the Audio package ($395/month).

## What production costs once booking's off the table

Published starting prices run from $247/month (Fame Lite) to $5,000-$15,000/month (Sweet Fish Media); We Edit Podcasts prices per episode, from $180 for basic audio. Fame Lite's 4-episode video + audio plan is $597/mo, or $149.25 per episode. For context, specialist freelancers typically charge $350-$600 per episode, mid-market agencies run $1,500-$3,000/month, and specialist B2B agencies start from $3,000/month, according to [The Podcast Consultant](https://thepodcastconsultant.com/blog/podcast-editing-services). Two vendors, Lower Street and Quill, don't publish pricing at all.

## Agency, platform or bolt-on: which production setup fits

Some vendors here are straightforward add-on editors: send raw files, get a finished episode back, no commitment to anything bigger. Others only sell production as part of a wider retainer that includes strategy or growth work, so you're buying more than you asked for. If you just need the edit, mix and clips, look for vendors with a plan that's explicitly scoped to production alone. If you want someone managing the whole show long-term, a bundled package might suit better - just check it doesn't duplicate work you're already doing in-house.

## What to check before signing a production contract

Turnaround time matters more than most buyers assume. Published turnaround varies by vendor: [Fame Lite](https://www.fame.so/lite) is 3 business days; Podigy gets the first episode out in 10 business days, then typically 5 ([Podigy](https://podigy.co/how-it-works)); We Edit Podcasts is 72 hours standard and 96 hours for premium video ([We Edit Podcasts](https://weeditpodcasts.com/services/audio-production/)); Resonate is 3 business days for Basic audio and 5 for other tiers ([Resonate Recordings](https://resonaterecordings.com/how-things-work/)); Castos is 7 calendar days for audio and video and 3 for audio-only ([Castos Productions](https://castos.com/productions/)); Lower Street is 7 days minimum ([Lower Street](https://lowerstreet.co/services/podcast-editing)); and [Fame Clips](https://www.fame.so/clips/social-clips-for-agencies) has a 72-hour SLA including weekends. Check what's included per episode: audio only, video, clips, show notes, transcripts all vary by vendor and tier. Confirm whether guest booking is bundled in (and whether you're paying for it even if you don't need it). Ask about revision limits, contract length, and whether pricing is published or requires a quote.

## Turning a production partner into a pipeline asset

Editing and clipping aren't the end goal - distribution is. Over half of companies repurpose video into social clips, and LinkedIn is the top platform at 67% of teams, with 60% using clips to link back to their website ([Wistia's 2026 State of Video report](https://wistia.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics)). A good production partner should hand you assets built for that: clips sized for LinkedIn, show notes with links, transcripts you can repurpose into other content. Ask upfront how many clips per episode and where they're optimised for.

## How We Chose

Fame publishes this page, and Fame is listed first; the other 9 vendors were named by Fame's team. Every vendor's website was loaded and read as part of our review. 8 of the 10 publish a price for production, and 4 have a sentence on their own site saying they sell production on its own - the rest don't say either way, and we've noted that rather than guessing (our review of each vendor's pages).

## Final thoughts

If you've already solved guest sourcing, don't pay for a vendor that bundles it back in. Look at what each one actually ships per episode, how fast, and at what price. We built Fame's standalone 'Editing and production only' plan for exactly this - you book and host the guests, we turn every recording into audio, video, snippets, written assets and transcripts, from $2,250/month (see Fame's [pricing page](https://www.fame.so/pricing)).

## FAQ

**Can I hire a production partner without them also booking my guests?**

Fame, Podigy, Resonate Recordings and Castos Productions say on their own sites that they sell production on its own. Lower Street sells editing only inside broader production, and Caspian Studios lists booking in its default scope. We Edit Podcasts and Podcast Engineers say you record and they edit but don't say whether it's sold apart from booking, and Sweet Fish Media and Quill don't say either way (our review of each vendor's pages).

**What's the cheapest production option in this list?**

[Fame Lite](/lite) has the lowest monthly starting price at $247/mo (a 4-episode video + audio plan is $597/mo, or $149.25 per episode), followed by [Podcast Engineers' customized plan](https://www.podcastengineers.com/services/) from $325/mo. We Edit Podcasts' $180 is per episode for basic audio, so a four-episode month is about $720.

**What's the most expensive option?**

[Sweet Fish Media's engagements](https://www.sweetfishmedia.com/blog/sweet-fish-vs-fame-which-b2b-podcast-video-agency-is-right-for-you) generally run $5,000-$15,000 per month, the highest in our comparison table, and it recommends at least two episodes a month.

**Do any vendors here keep pricing private?**

Yes. Lower Street and Quill don't publish prices for this service on their sites.

**What does 'you record, they edit' mean?**

It describes We Edit Podcasts and Podcast Engineers' model: you record and submit raw files, and they handle editing, mastering and publishing. Neither states whether that service is sold apart from guest booking.

**Is Lower Street a good fit if I only need editing?**

Not really - Lower Street only offers editing as part of its broader production package, not as a standalone service, according to its [podcast editing page](https://lowerstreet.co/services/podcast-editing).

**How fast can I expect episodes turned around?**

Published turnaround varies by vendor: [Fame Lite](/lite) is 3 business days; Podigy gets the first episode out in 10 business days, then typically 5 ([Podigy](https://podigy.co/how-it-works)); We Edit Podcasts is 72 hours standard and 96 hours for premium video ([We Edit Podcasts](https://weeditpodcasts.com/services/audio-production/)); Resonate is 3 business days for Basic audio and 5 for other tiers ([Resonate Recordings](https://resonaterecordings.com/how-things-work/)); Castos is 7 calendar days for audio and video and 3 for audio-only ([Castos Productions](https://castos.com/productions/)); Lower Street is 7 days minimum ([Lower Street](https://lowerstreet.co/services/podcast-editing)); and [Fame Clips](/clips/social-clips-for-agencies) has a 72-hour SLA including weekends.

**Do these vendors handle clips and social content too?**

Most do, to varying degrees. Given that over half of companies repurpose video into social clips, with LinkedIn the top platform at 67% of teams ([Wistia's 2026 State of Video report](https://wistia.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics)), check how many clips are included per episode and what platforms they're formatted for.

**Is outsourcing production actually common?**

Outsourced video production grew 7% year over year, and the top barrier companies cite to making more video is company size and resources, followed by cost ([Wistia's 2026 State of Video report](https://wistia.com/blog/video-marketing-statistics)).

**Should I choose a vendor with published pricing?**

It's not mandatory, but it makes budgeting easier. 8 of the 10 vendors in this list publish a price for production; Lower Street and Quill require a quote (our review of each vendor's pages).

**What if I need guest booking later?**

Some vendors, like We Edit Podcasts, include guest booking only at their top video tier ($7,500/month). Fame includes guest sourcing and booking in its full done-for-you plans ($2,750-$4,500/month), separate from the standalone plan and Fame Lite.