OP3 vs Open Podcast
OP3
op3.dev
Open Podcast
openpodcast.appSide by side
| Figure | OP3 | Open Podcast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $100/mo | €39/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Podcast Analytics Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.8 (#9) |
| Integrations | The setup page specifically mentions Megaphone, Transistor and Castopod as hosts that can add OP3 through dashboard settings or support. | The service connects Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Podigee, and data from additional podcast hosts. |
| Purpose | OP3 is a free, open-source podcast prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy. | Open Podcast combines podcast analytics from connected platforms and hosts into PDF reports delivered automatically by email. |
Plans
Open Podcast
- Podcast Report€39 a month
- Agency€99 a month
- Agency Plus€149 a month
In their own words
OP3
OP3 is a free, open-source podcast prefix analytics service for podcasters and podcast hosting companies. To measure downloads, a host or podcaster places https://op3.dev/e/ before episode URLs in a podcast feed. Each measured show receives a public statistics page with download metrics, detailed breakdowns, and spreadsheet exports covering its history. OP3 also provides an API for collected podcast data; requests require a bearer token linked to a valid API key. The service says it stores basic request attributes, hashes and encrypts listener IP addresses before storage, and does not combine those addresses with third-party data or services. Its privacy policy says no cookies are used and identifies Cloudflare as the sole hosting provider and data store. OP3 says its redirect service uses a global CDN with edge nodes in more than 335 cities across more than 125 countries. API hit-query filtering by URL or hashed IP is limited to the last 90 days.
Open Podcast
Open Podcast has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.