RSS.com vs Transistor
RSS.com
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Transistor
transistor.fmSide by side
| Figure | RSS.com | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.99/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 9.0 (#8) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Spec score · Podcast Website Builders | 8.2 (#13) | 8.1 (#15) |
| Spec score · Podcast Monetization Platforms | 8.3 (#16) | 8.1 (#20) |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | RSS.com distributes podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and major apps. | major directories |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Monetization tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private podcasts | Yes | Private podcasts provide members-only feeds for teams, communities and paying subscribers. |
| RSS feed | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 15 | 19 |
| Video podcasting | Max supports unlimited video podcasts and automatic YouTube publishing. | The service accepts video podcasts and distributes them to Apple Podcasts, YouTube and RSS feeds. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
RSS.com
- FreeFree
- Plus$19.99 a month
- Pro$34.99 a month
- Max$49.99 a month
- Custom and enterprisePriced on request
Transistor
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Starter$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
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.
Transistor
Transistor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.