Resonate Hosting vs Supporting Cast
Resonate Hosting
resonaterecordings.com
Supporting Cast
supportingcast.fmSide by side
| Figure | Resonate Hosting | Supporting Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.2 (#22) | 8.7 (#11) |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| API | The maker says developers can use a subscribers API endpoint to manage private podcast subscribers. | The REST API uses HTTPS, JSON and OAuth bearer tokens at api.supportingcast.fm. |
| Directory distribution | major directories | selected directories |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing | The service says creators can publish episodes to major directories with one click and upload unlimited episodes. | 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 |
| Security controls | The terms say Resonate maintains technical, physical, and organizational controls to secure its services and protect content. | Security documentation lists logged changes, staff MFA, optional administrator MFA, magic links or SAML/SCIM, role-based access and a WAF. |
| Support | Basic Hosting lists live chat support, while Professional Hosting lists live chat, Slack, and phone support. | 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. |
| What it does | Resonate Hosting provides podcast audio hosting, an RSS feed, publishing, and audience measurement. | Supporting Cast is a SaaS platform for monetizing premium audio through subscriptions, memberships and audiobooks. |
Plans
Resonate Hosting
- Basic Hosting$25 a month
- Premium HostingPrice not published
- Professional HostingPriced on request
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
Resonate Hosting
Resonate Hosting 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.