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Audioboom vs Blubrry

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Blubrry logo

Blubrry

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Blubrry actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Blubrry differ
AttributeAudioboomBlubrry
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Wordpress
Founded20062005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

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 Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Discovery platform
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Blubrry

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms
  • Wordpress support

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Monetization
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Blubrry
  • Podcast distributionnot Blubrry
  • Monetizationnot Blubrry

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Audioboom
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Audioboom
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Audioboom

Where each one falls short

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

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want discovery platform.

Choose Blubrry if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want advanced analytics.

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Blubrry better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Blubrry at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Blubrry?
Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Audioboom and $12/month for Blubrry.
Does Audioboom or Blubrry run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blubrry starts at $12/month.
What is Audioboom best used for?
Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Blubrry is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Blubrry cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Analytics, Sponsorship matching. Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin, Detailed stats. Both handle Distribution, Monetization, Email services, Content protection.

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