OP3 vs Podstatus

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.

Podstatus is a web-based podcast analytics and growth platform covering rankings, reviews, search visibility, competitors, YouTube performance, OP3 downloads, and reporting. It checks Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iVoox chart positions every hour across 175 countries. Apple Podcasts and Podchaser reviews arrive in one inbox with filters. Keyword tracking follows Apple Podcasts and Spotify search positions, while the SEO Analyzer reviews titles, descriptions, categories, artwork, and RSS metadata. Competitor Intelligence finds nearby-ranking podcasts by country and category. Email reports can run daily, weekly, or monthly, and Document Studio creates sponsor-ready PDFs within plan limits. Image Studio makes social images for Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. Podcast Page Builder creates a public page with a custom URL and listening links. Data sources include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iVoox, Podchaser, YouTube, and OP3; OP3 analytics require an enabled feed. Plans start at 5 /mo, with a 7-day trial and no free plan.