Campfire vs Transistor
Campfire
auddy.com
Transistor
transistor.fmSide by side
| Figure | Campfire | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Private Podcast Platforms | 8.3 (#7) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Analytics | Listener analytics include unique listeners, listening time, completion, drop-off and replays. | Analytics include download trends, episode comparisons and listener-performance reporting. |
| Distribution | Campfire provides invitation-only access and can deliver tailored messages to audience segments. | Transistor helps submit feeds to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Overcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora and other directories. |
| Integrations | Secure links can be distributed through email, intranets, Slack, Microsoft Teams and investor-relations tools. | Official integrations include Mailchimp, Drip, HubSpot, Kit, MailerLite, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Zapier, Make, Descript, Riverside, Bluesky and YouTube. |
| What it does | Campfire is Auddy’s private, invitation-only audio distribution platform for employees, investors, members and fans. | Transistor is a cloud podcast-hosting and analytics service that publishes audio and video through RSS and major listening platforms. |
Plans
Transistor
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Campfire
Campfire is Auddy’s private audio platform for creating, distributing, and measuring updates to defined audiences. It is aimed at investor relations, internal communications, brands, and fan or member communities. Access is invitation-only, and messages can be tailored to audience segments. Engagement reporting covers completion, skips, replays, and drop-off. Organizations can distribute secure links through email, intranets, Slack, Teams, or investor-relations tools. The browser experience supports branded, access-controlled microsites, while the encrypted mobile app offers offline listening in selected experiences. Web listening requires an internet connection. Auddy states that delivery is encrypted and Campfire is SOC 2 certified. Named-user access, listen history, and exportable logs support oversight; optional enterprise login, automated provisioning, and role-based permissions are available. Auddy also offers creative, editorial, production, and project-management help, including planning, guest outreach, recording, editing, and publishing. Campfire is billed through a base subscription plus usage based on registered listeners; pricing is on request and varies by setup.
Transistor
Transistor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.