Castopod vs SoundOn
Castopod
castopod.orgSoundOn
host-beta.soundon.fmSide by side
| Figure | Castopod | SoundOn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.6 (#12) | 8.0 (#29) |
| 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 dashboard includes listening data and audience insights, including Spotify data integration. |
| 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. | SoundOn says creators can upload once to publish across multiple listening platforms. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Monetization options include funding links, listen-to-click ads, value4value or WebMonetization, and premium podcasts. | SoundOn offers listener support, subscriptions, and advertising monetization. |
| 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. | SoundOn offers podcast hosting, multi-platform publishing, analytics, and monetization tools for creators. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation directs users to Discord for help and the issue tracker for feature requests and bug reports. | The hosting site advertises a Taiwan-based customer support team, online replies, and an FAQ guide. |
| 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
SoundOn
SoundOn has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.