Earn money chatting with friends!

Record conversations with friends on Zencastr, earn $1 USD per hour, and turn your chats into podcasts others can enjoy. And for a short time, your first two hours give you a chance to win $100 USD!

How it works

Step 1: Sign Up

Click Start Now to get instant, free access to Zencastr’s easy recording tools. Our platform has everything you need to record remotely with guests from anywhere, and turn those sessions into a podcast if you wish.

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Step 2: Record with a Friend

Invite a friend, family member, or guest to record. Talk about what excites you — sports, cooking, movies, travel, music, anything you love. Every minute you record in Hindi brings you closer to your payment.

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Step 3: Verification & Payment

After a quick quality check (see below), you’ll earn $1 USD for every qualified hour.

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Record your first two hours for a chance to win $100 USD!

For a limited time, your first two hours recording with Zencastr enter you into a raffle to win $100 USD! To qualify, just record a total of at least 2 hours by October 12, 2025, and make sure your recordings:

  1. Are in Hindi
  2. Use original content (no plagiarism, existing media, or audiobook readings)
  3. Include at least 2 people (you plus a friend, co-host, or guest)
  4. Have clear audio
  5. Must be recorded in Zencastr, no uploaded content 

Don’t miss this chance to earn even more while you record! Full raffle terms here

Why Join Creator+ India?

No podcasting experience needed. Just your ideas, your voice, and a friend. Zencastr makes it easy to:

✔ Earn $1 USD per recorded hour
✔ Record fun, natural conversations in Hindi
✔ Become part of India’s booming podcast movement
✔ Share your stories with the world

What Qualifies for Payment

To earn, your recordings must:No podcasting experience needed. Just your ideas, your voice, and a friend. Zencastr makes it easy to:

  1. Be in Hindi

  2. Include at least 2 participants (you plus a friend, co-host, or guest)

  3. Be recorded directly on Zencastr (no uploaded content)

  4. Be original (no reused media, playing of pre-recorded shows, or readings)

  5. Be clear with no or minimal background noise

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FAQ

I have recorded my first session, now what?

After you finish recording your first session:

Verification: Our team will review your submission to ensure it meets the program guidelines. This process typically takes 24–48 business hours.

Notification: Once the verification is complete, you’ll receive an email letting you know the results.

Next Steps:

  • If your session is approved, you’ll unlock additional recording hours so you can create more content.
  • If your session is not approved, the email will include guidance or reasons why, so you can make adjustments and try again.

Payouts:

  • Payments for verified sessions are issued on the last Friday of each month through your preferred method: PayPal, or PayTM.
  • You can earn up to $50 USD total for 50 hours of verified, podcast-ready episodes during the trial phase.
  • Payments are pro-rated at up to $1 per verified hour (e.g., 30 minutes = $0.50). This system is designed to accommodate different episode lengths, and you don’t need to worry — you can still earn the full amount over time.

How do I make sure my submission gets approved?

Every submission goes through our verification process. Here’s what you need to know:

Common reasons submissions are rejected:

  • Recording is not in Hindi
  • Audio is unclear, or the speaker cannot be heard
  • Only one speaker (must be co-hosted or include a guest in every episode)
  • Content is not original (plagiarism, audiobook readings, or existing media)
  • Duplicate uploads of the same recording
  • Voice does not match the registered creator account
  • Discussion is off-topic or incoherent
  • Excessive background noise

Tips to get approved:

  • Record in Hindi to meet program requirements.
  • Make sure you have two or more speakers — a co-host, a guest, or both.
  • Share original content in your own voice.
  • Record in a quiet space and use headphones or an external mic if possible.
  • Keep the conversation on-topic, engaging, and structured.

By following these tips, you’ll greatly increase your chances of approval and unlock more hours to keep creating and earning.

What will be checked in the verification process?

 Every submission must meet the following standards:

  • Recorded in Hindi
  • Original content (no plagiarism, reused media, or audiobook readings)
  • Must be recorded in Zencastr, no uploaded content 
  • Voice must match the registered creator’s account
  • Coherent and on-topic discussions

Clear audio with minimal background noise

How does payment work?
  • You’ll receive an email once your first submission has been reviewed.
  • If approved, additional recording hours will be added to your account.
  • Payments are issued on the last Friday of each month through your preferred method: PayPal or PayTM,.
  • You can earn up to $50 USD total for 50 hours of verified, podcast-ready episodes during the trial phase.
  • ​​Pro-rated payments apply: You’ll be paid up to $1 USD per verified hour. This system is designed to accommodate different episode lengths, and you don’t need to worry — you can still earn the full amount over time. For example:
  • Two 30-minute episodes = 1 hour = $1 USD
  • One 45-minute episode = 0.75 hours = $0.75 USD
  • One 60-minute episode = 1 hour = $1 USD

What are the qualifications to join the pilot program?

 To qualify for participation and payment, your podcast must meet these criteria:

  • Format: Co-hosted talk show, single host interviewing a guest in every episode, or a mix of both
  • Language: Must be a Hindi-speaking show

Content: Must be new and original (no existing shows or recycled material)