Podlove Publisher vs Stationista
Podlove Publisher
podlove.orgStationista
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| Figure | Podlove Publisher | Stationista |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.1 (#25) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Analytics | The plugin can track and analyze podcast downloads, including listener counts and clients used. | Analytics include episode plays, unique listeners, top episodes and top podcast applications using IAB 2.1-compliant metrics. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Self-hosting | Podlove says its WordPress plugins let users self-host podcasts and retain control of their content without depending on a third-party hosting company. | The terms describe Stationista as a hosted platform storing uploaded content on Stationista servers; no self-hosting option is described. |
| Support | The plugin listing says free community support is available through the Podlove Community Forum. | 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
Podlove Publisher
Podlove Publisher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.