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Audioboom vs Overcast

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Overcast logo

Overcast

Media & Entertainment

The best podcast app for iPhone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Overcast covers Podcast app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Overcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Overcast differ
AttributeAudioboomOvercast
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, macOS, watchOS
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingMedia & Entertainment
Founded20062014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Audioboom

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

Only in Overcast

  • Podcast app
  • Smart Speed
  • Voice Boost
  • Sync
  • Discovery
  • Apple services
  • Podcast services
  • Privacy-focused

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Overcast
  • Podcast distributionnot Overcast
  • Monetizationnot Overcast

Overcast

  • Podcast listeningnot Audioboom
  • Apple integrationnot 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.

Overcast

  • iOS and Mac only, with no Android version or plans for one
  • No web version for accessing podcasts across browsers
  • Dependent on Apple ecosystem, limiting accessibility for Windows and Android users

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

Overcast

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast playback
    • Smart Speed
    • Voice Boost
  • Premium$9.95/year
    • No ads
    • Custom icons
    • Upload personal audio

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.
Audioboom review

Choose Overcast if

  • You need podcast app.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, macOS, watchOS.
  • You also want smart speed.
Overcast review

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Overcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Overcast at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Overcast?
Audioboom starts at Free and Overcast at Free.
Does Audioboom or Overcast run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Overcast runs on iOS, macOS, watchOS.
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 Overcast is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Overcast cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Overcast covers Podcast app, Smart Speed, Voice Boost, Sync. Both handle Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Overcast: Is Overcast free or paid?

Overcast is free with ad banners promoting podcasts. Premium subscription of $9.95 per year removes ads, enables custom icons, and allows uploading personal audio files.

Source
Overcast: What platforms does Overcast support?

Overcast is available on iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Mac with Apple M1 or later. It is not available on Android, Windows, or web.

Source
Overcast: What are Overcast's signature features?

Overcast features Smart Speed, which dynamically shortens silences in podcasts while maintaining natural sound, and Voice Boost, which normalizes audio levels across episodes.

Source
Overcast: Who develops Overcast?

Overcast is developed and maintained by Marco Arment, a software developer who previously created Instapaper and served as CTO of Tumblr.

Source
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