Castopod vs Podcasts.com
Castopod
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| Figure | Castopod | Podcasts.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.96/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.6 (#12) | 7.6 (#44) |
| Analytics | Built-in analytics use IABv2 audience measurement, run on premises without a third party, and are described as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliant. | Podcasters can add their own Google Analytics tracking code and view episode download statistics. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | It generates an RSS feed that podcasters can submit to Apple iTunes Store, Google Play Store and other distribution services and apps. |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | The site says podcast claim requests are reviewed and typically take one to two business days. |
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
Podcasts.com
- FreeFree
- ProfessionalPrice not published
- BusinessPrice not published
- Free hostingFree
In their own words
Podcasts.com
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