PodServe.fm vs Supporting Cast
PodServe.fm
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Supporting Cast
supportingcast.fmSide by side
| Figure | PodServe.fm | Supporting Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.83/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.5 (#18) | 8.7 (#11) |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing | Users can create shows, upload episodes, add show notes, schedule releases, and publish from a dashboard. | Creators can deliver exclusive video through Spotify, a Supporting Cast subscription site, an embedded website player, or private RSS, and can publish free or paid newsletters and blogs. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Support | PodServe offers hands-on personal support, including help with distribution, RSS feeds, publishing, and migration. | 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. |
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
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
PodServe.fm
PodServe.fm 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.