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Audioboom vs Crunchyroll

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Crunchyroll logo

Crunchyroll

Media & Entertainment

The world's largest anime streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Crunchyroll actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Crunchyroll differ
AttributeAudioboomCrunchyroll
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingMedia & Entertainment

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2006).

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

Only in Crunchyroll

  • Anime streaming
  • Simulcasts
  • Manga
  • Games
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • Profile management

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Crunchyroll
  • Podcast distributionnot Crunchyroll
  • Monetizationnot Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

  • Anime watchingnot Audioboom
  • Manga readingnot 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.

Crunchyroll

  • The App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

Crunchyroll

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited anime
    • Ads
  • Fan$7.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Simulcasts
  • Mega Fan$9.99/month
    • Offline viewing
    • 4 streams

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 distribution.

Choose Crunchyroll if

  • You need anime streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want simulcasts.

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Crunchyroll better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Crunchyroll?
Audioboom starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free.
Does Audioboom or Crunchyroll run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Crunchyroll is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Crunchyroll cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

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