Dovetail from PRX vs Supporting Cast
Dovetail from PRX
dovetail.prx.org
Supporting Cast
supportingcast.fmSide by side
| Figure | Dovetail from PRX | Supporting Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 7.0 (#65) | 8.7 (#11) |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Apple Subscriptions via Delegated Delivery, Boostr CRM, Megaphone, and a WordPress plugin. | Official pages show integrations or connections with Stripe, Mailchimp, Spotify, WordPress, Zapier and WooCommerce. |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing | Producers can upload episodes, manage RSS feeds, and publish episodes for distribution wherever podcasts are found. | Creators can deliver exclusive video through Spotify, a Supporting Cast subscription site, an embedded website player, or private RSS, and can publish free or paid newsletters and blogs. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | PRX’s Help Center lists Dovetail Podcasts, Inventory, Metrics, and Spots resources, and provides help by email and phone during Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM EST. | For paid podcast subscriptions, the company says it can handle customer support if the client wants it; the internal Starter plan includes email support and documentation. |
Plans
Dovetail from PRX
- Full-ServicePriced on request
- Self-ServicePriced on request
Supporting Cast
- Internal Podcast Starter$99 a month
- Starter Plan$99 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- Internal Podcast EnterprisePriced on request
- Podcast subscriptionsPriced on request
In their own words
Dovetail from PRX
Dovetail from PRX has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Supporting Cast
Supporting Cast provides a platform for selling and delivering podcast subscriptions, audiobooks, newsletters, and other members-only benefits. Subscribers can listen to premium material in existing apps such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify without installing another app or copying a private RSS feed. Creators can offer single-show or multi-show bundles, monthly or annual billing, multiple tiers, pay-what-you-want pricing, and one-time payments. Exclusive video can be delivered through Spotify, a Supporting Cast subscription site, an embedded player, or private RSS; creators can also publish free or paid newsletters and blogs. The product supports private and video podcasts, RSS feeds, selected directory distribution, and advanced analytics. Integrations listed include Stripe, Mailchimp, Spotify, WordPress, Zapier, and WooCommerce. Reporting covers subscription growth, revenue, engagement, and individual downloads, with CSV export and data-pipeline queries. Pricing for podcast subscriptions is on request. Internal Podcast Starter costs $99 a month for up to 500 listeners; Enterprise pricing is by contact. Platforms include Android, iOS, web, and API.