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Arc Publishing vs Audioboom

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Arc Publishing

News

The enterprise publishing platform for news organizations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Audioboom

Podcasting

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arc Publishing now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there; Audioboom browser compatibility constraints; platform explicitly requires Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge; older browsers not supported
  • They diverge on capability: Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc Publishing and Audioboom actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc Publishing and Audioboom differ
AttributeArc PublishingAudioboom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryNewsPodcasting
Founded20162006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arc Publishing

  • Modular CMS
  • Content creation
  • Publishing workflow
  • Paywall management
  • Subscription billing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API framework
  • Commerce integration

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arc Publishing

  • Content management for news and digital publishersnot Audioboom
  • Subscription and paywall managementnot Audioboom
  • Video publishing alongside articlesnot Audioboom
  • Multi-site delivery for broadcast and B2B publishersnot Audioboom

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Arc Publishing
  • Podcast distributionnot Arc Publishing
  • Monetizationnot Arc Publishing

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arc Publishing

  • Now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there
  • Pricing is not published
  • Built for media companies, so the editorial workflow assumptions do not suit a general business site

Audioboom

  • Browser compatibility constraints; platform explicitly requires Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge; older browsers not supported
  • Ad blocker conflicts; users must disable ad blockers for proper platform functionality
  • Minimal technical documentation about monetization thresholds, audience analytics depth, or distribution reach
  • Limited platform capability information makes it difficult to assess other technical constraints

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc Publishing

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Custom CMS
    • Paywall integration
    • Advanced analytics

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Arc Publishing if

  • You need modular cms.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want content creation.
Arc Publishing review

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
Audioboom review

Questions people ask

Is Arc Publishing or Audioboom better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc Publishing starts at On request and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc Publishing or Audioboom?
Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arc Publishing and Free for Audioboom.
Does Arc Publishing or Audioboom run on more platforms?
Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arc Publishing starts at On request.
What is Arc Publishing best used for?
Arc Publishing is most often used for content management for news and digital publishers, subscription and paywall management, video publishing alongside articles, multi-site delivery for broadcast and b2b publishers. Of those, content management for news and digital publishers and subscription and paywall management are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
What can Arc Publishing do that Audioboom cannot?
Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arc Publishing: Does Arc XP publish pricing online?

No. Arc XP does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers are directed to schedule a chat with a local account manager or request a demo to discuss pricing.

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Audioboom: What browsers are supported on AudioBoom?

AudioBoom requires modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Older or alternative browser versions are not supported and may experience functionality issues.

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Arc Publishing: How do I get a pricing quote from Arc XP?

You must contact Arc XP's sales team directly. The company offers options to schedule a chat with your local account manager or submit a demo request form.

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Audioboom: Why does AudioBoom not work with my ad blocker enabled?

AudioBoom has difficulty functioning with ad-blocking software enabled. Disabling ad blockers should resolve page load and functionality issues.

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