Castopod vs Dovetail from PRX
Castopod
castopod.orgDovetail from PRX
dovetail.prx.orgSide by side
| Figure | Castopod | Dovetail from PRX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.96/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.6 (#12) | 7.0 (#65) |
| Analytics | Built-in analytics use IABv2 audience measurement, run on premises without a third party, and are described as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliant. | Dovetail offers IAB 2.2 certified download and unique listener metrics, including geographic, device, and podcast app analysis. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Castopod is a free, open-source podcast hosting platform for podcasters who want to engage and interact with their audience. | Dovetail is a podcast publishing and monetization platform for professionals, including independent creators and industry leaders. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | PRX’s Help Center lists Dovetail Podcasts, Inventory, Metrics, and Spots resources, and provides help by email and phone during Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM EST. |
Plans
Castopod
- Starter€9.96 a month
- Podcaster€24 a month
- Network€96 a month
- Starter€119.52 a year
- Podcaster€288 a year
- Network€1,152 a year
Dovetail from PRX
- Full-ServicePriced on request
- Self-ServicePriced on request
In their own words
Dovetail from PRX
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