Hello Audio vs Stationista

Hello Audio is a paid podcast hosting service for public and private podcasts. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android, with RSS feeds, video podcast support, monetization tools, and advanced analytics. Directory distribution uses manual submission. The Starter plan costs $14 a month, billed annually, and provides one private feed, one public feed, unlimited episodes, and unlimited listeners. Pro costs $39 a month, billed annually, with three private feeds and one public feed. Powerhouse costs $81 a month, billed annually, with unlimited private feeds, two public feeds, and unlimited transcripts. Hello Audio offers a 7-day trial but no free plan. The maker is based in San Diego, California, United States. Plan differences center on feed counts and, for Powerhouse, unlimited transcripts.

Stationista hosts podcasts for solo podcasters and teams, creating feeds for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps. Its plan comparison also lists support for Amazon Music and Samsung Podcasts. The service includes episode scheduling, chapter marks, audio replacement, private episodes, and private feeds, with unlimited monthly episodes. Audio processing can normalize loudness according to EBU R 128. Analytics include episode plays, unique listeners, top episodes, and top podcast apps, with metrics described as IAB 2.1 compliant. Stationista provides a responsive podcast website that can use a custom domain and an embeddable HTML5 player. Listed integrations include Headliner audiograms and Alexa podcast features. Users can import an existing podcast and export content. The maker advertises publishing in under five minutes and a 14-day trial without a credit card. Plans begin at €12 a month for Podcasting, which includes one show, 20,000 downloads per month, two team members, and unlimited episodes and storage. The maker says its servers are in Germany, content is SSL encrypted by default, and it operates in compliance with GDPR.