PodServe.fm vs RSS.com
PodServe.fm
podserve.fm
RSS.com
rss.comSide by side
| Figure | PodServe.fm | RSS.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.83/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.5 (#18) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | RSS.com distributes podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and major apps. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 19 | 15 |
| Support | PodServe offers hands-on personal support, including help with distribution, RSS feeds, publishing, and migration. | RSS.com offers support from a real person, with priority support on Plus. |
| Team access | Paid plans include unlimited team members with separate accounts and collaborator roles. | Plus supports up to three team members; Pro supports unlimited team members. |
Plans
PodServe.fm
- PodServe Monthly$19 a month
- PodServe Yearly$190 a year
- Private Podcast 1 FeedPrice not published
- Private Podcast 5 FeedsPrice not published
- Monthly$19 a month
- Yearly$190 a year
RSS.com
- FreeFree
- Plus$19.99 a month
- Pro$34.99 a month
- Max$49.99 a month
- Custom and enterprisePriced on request
In their own words
PodServe.fm
PodServe.fm has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
RSS.com
RSS.com is a web-based podcast hosting service with RSS feed support, distribution to major directories, advanced analytics, and monetization tools. It also supports private podcasts and video podcasting. The free plan costs nothing and provides unlimited episodes and storage for one podcast, along with 30 days of analytics history and one voicemail. A card is required for verification, but the plan never charges and has no trial or expiration date. Paid pricing is listed from $15/mo with annual billing; monthly plans are Plus at $19.99 a month, Pro at $34.99 a month, and Max at $49.99 a month. Plans include a podcast website and embeddable player. Plus allows up to three team members; Pro allows unlimited team members and up to 10 podcasts. Max supports unlimited podcasts, audio, and video podcasts, plus automatic YouTube publishing. Monetization options include ads, subscriptions, listener support, affiliate opportunities, and Value for Value. Analytics use IAB Tech Lab-certified measurement. Existing shows can be imported to Free without an episode limit or import fee, and standard 301 feed redirects support moving to another host.