Castopod vs PodOps Hosting
Castopod
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| Figure | Castopod | PodOps Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.96/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | 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) | 8.1 (#27) |
| Analytics | Built-in analytics use IABv2 audience measurement, run on premises without a third party, and are described as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliant. | Analytics cover downloads, listener behavior, locations, devices, apps, engagement, and growth trends. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Distribution | Castopod publishes episodes through RSS to listening apps and indexes including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podfriend. | The hosting page names Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other RSS directories as distribution destinations. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Monetization | Monetization options include funding links, listen-to-click ads, value4value or WebMonetization, and premium podcasts. | The feature page lists premium subscriptions, dynamic ads and sponsors, paid episodes, and bundles as monetization options. |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | The Pro plan includes priority support, while the Starter plan lists chat and email support. |
| 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
PodOps Hosting
- Starter$19 a month
- Creator$39 a month
- Pro$79 a month
- Network$199 a month
In their own words
PodOps Hosting
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