Castopod vs Resonate Hosting
Castopod
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| Figure | Castopod | Resonate Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.96/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.6 (#12) | 8.2 (#22) |
| Analytics | Built-in analytics use IABv2 audience measurement, run on premises without a third party, and are described as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD compliant. | Its analytics include daily and total downloads, top episodes, listening platforms, and embed player engagement. |
| 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 maker lists YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio among supported directories. |
| 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. | Basic Hosting lists live chat support, while Professional Hosting lists live chat, Slack, and phone support. |
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
Resonate Hosting
- Basic Hosting$25 a month
- Premium HostingPrice not published
- Professional HostingPriced on request
In their own words
Resonate Hosting
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