SoundOn vs Transistor
SoundOn
host-beta.soundon.fm
Transistor
transistor.fmSide by side
| Figure | SoundOn | Transistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Podcast hosting platforms | 8.0 (#29) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Analytics | The dashboard includes listening data and audience insights, including Spotify data integration. | Analytics include download trends, episode comparisons and listener-performance reporting. |
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Directory distribution | major directories | major directories |
| Distribution | SoundOn says creators can upload once to publish across multiple listening platforms. | Transistor helps submit feeds to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Overcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora and other 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 |
| Unlimited shows | The site says one account can create an unlimited number of shows. | One account can host unlimited podcasts and episodes without charging for additional shows. |
| Video podcast support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
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
SoundOn
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Transistor
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