Podlock vs Stationista
Podlock
podlock.coStationista
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| Figure | Podlock | Stationista |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 4 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 6.6 (#71) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Limits | The maker’s accessible pages do not specify subscriber, storage, or episode limits. | Podcasting, Podcasting+ and Professional include monthly download limits of 20,000, 40,000 and 75,000 respectively; Business is listed as unlimited. |
| Product | Podlock delivers private podcasts to a specified audience. | Stationista hosts podcasts for solo podcasters and teams, with publishing advertised in under five minutes. |
| Support | The terms direct users with questions to contact Podlock by email. | Support is by email on the first three plans and by email or phone on Business; the company says support staff are podcast producers. |
Plans
Stationista
- Podcasting€12 a month
- Podcasting+€24 a month
- Professional€49 a month
- Business€160 a month
In their own words
Podlock
Podlock is a web service for delivering private podcasts to a specified audience. Creators can add, manage and track subscribers. Subscribers can listen in a browser, on a branded listening page or through podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Podlock’s accessible product page does not publish a price or plans. Its terms describe subscriptions billed in advance on monthly or annual cycles, with automatic renewal unless cancelled. Renewal can be stopped through account management or by contacting support. The terms say a free trial may be offered at Podlock’s discretion, without stating its length. Data is stored on Podlock’s servers, which use HTTPS and SSL. The privacy policy says personal data is not sold, traded, rented or otherwise shared without explicit consent, subject to order-processing and legal exceptions. Contact-form submissions are deleted within 30 days.
Stationista
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.