Castopod vs Podlove Publisher
Castopod
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| Figure | Castopod | Podlove Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.96/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.6 (#12) | 8.1 (#25) |
| Analytics | Built-in analytics use IABv2 audience measurement, run on premises without a third party, and are described as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliant. | The plugin can track and analyze podcast downloads, including listener counts and clients used. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Podlove Publisher is a workflow-oriented podcast publishing solution for WordPress. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | Self-hosting requires PHP 8.1 or higher, MySQL 5.7 or higher or MariaDB 10.2 or higher, and HTTPS support. | Podlove says its WordPress plugins let users self-host podcasts and retain control of their content without depending on a third-party hosting company. |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | The plugin listing says free community support is available through the Podlove Community Forum. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
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
In their own words
Podlove Publisher
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