Podcast Machine vs Supporting Cast
Podcast Machine
podcastmachine.com
Supporting Cast
supportingcast.fmSide by side
| Figure | Podcast Machine | Supporting Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 7.5 (#47) | 8.7 (#11) |
| Analytics level | basic | advanced |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Security | A 2014 blog post says behind-the-scenes technology upgrades were intended to improve application performance and security. | The security overview says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, administrator changes are logged, staff MFA is required, and role-based access controls and a web application firewall are used. |
| Support | Support handles questions about podcasts, billing, and feed migration by email at [email protected]. | 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. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Podcast Machine
- FreeFree
- Starter$5 a month
- Small$9 a month
- Medium$19 a month
- Large$39 a month
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
Podcast Machine
Podcast Machine 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.