PodServe.fm vs Stationista
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| Figure | PodServe.fm | Stationista |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.83/mo | €12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.5 (#18) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Analytics | Analytics cover listens over time, geography, devices, listening apps, operating systems, and episode performance. | Analytics include episode plays, unique listeners, top episodes and top podcast applications using IAB 2.1-compliant metrics. |
| Distribution | PodServe helps submit podcasts to supported apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. | It creates feeds for Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps, and provides an embeddable HTML5 player. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Product | PodServe is a podcast hosting service that distributes uploaded episodes to major podcast apps. | Stationista hosts podcasts for solo podcasters and teams, with publishing advertised in under five minutes. |
| Support | PodServe offers hands-on personal support, including help with distribution, RSS feeds, publishing, and migration. | 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
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
Stationista
- Podcasting€12 a month
- Podcasting+€24 a month
- Professional€49 a month
- Business€160 a month
In their own words
PodServe.fm
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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.