Hello Audio vs Supporting Cast

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.

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.