Castopod vs PodServe.fm
Castopod
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| Figure | Castopod | PodServe.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.96/mo | $15.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.6 (#12) | 8.5 (#18) |
| 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 listens over time, geography, devices, listening apps, operating systems, and episode performance. |
| 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. | PodServe helps submit podcasts to supported apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | PodServe offers hands-on personal support, including help with distribution, RSS feeds, publishing, and migration. |
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
PodServe.fm
- PodServe Monthly$19 a month
- PodServe Yearly$190 a year
- Private Podcast 1 FeedPrice not published
- Private Podcast 5 FeedsPrice not published
- Monthly$19 a month
- Yearly$190 a year
In their own words
PodServe.fm
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