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Audioboom vs Podcorn

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Podcorn logo

Podcorn

Software

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Podcorn actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Podcorn differ
AttributeAudioboomPodcorn
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20062019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Podcorn

  • Sponsor marketplace
  • Direct brand deals
  • Rate setting
  • Campaign management
  • Payment processing
  • Performance tracking
  • Podcast hosts
  • Payment processors

Both cover

  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Podcorn
  • Podcast distributionnot Podcorn
  • Monetizationnot Podcorn

Podcorn

  • Podcast monetizationnot Audioboom
  • Sponsorship dealsnot Audioboom
  • Native advertisingnot Audioboom
  • Brand partnershipsnot 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.

Podcorn

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

Podcorn

Free
  • Free for PodcastersFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse opportunities
    • Set your rates

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 Podcorn if

  • You need sponsor marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want direct brand deals.

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Podcorn better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Podcorn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Podcorn?
Audioboom starts at Free and Podcorn at Free.
Does Audioboom or Podcorn run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Podcorn runs on Web.
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 Podcorn is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Podcorn cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Both handle Content protection, Web support.

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