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Audioboom vs RedCircle

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcasting

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RedCircle logo

RedCircle

Podcasting

Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Audioboom browser compatibility constraints; platform explicitly requires Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge; older browsers not supported; RedCircle the free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and RedCircle actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and RedCircle differ
AttributeAudioboomRedCircle
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Founded20062015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Email services

Only in RedCircle

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Sponsorship marketplace
  • Podcast website
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Social media
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls
  • 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 RedCircle
  • Podcast distributionnot RedCircle
  • Monetizationnot RedCircle

RedCircle

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloadsnot Audioboom
  • Monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplacesnot Audioboom
  • Selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodesnot Audioboom

Where each one falls short

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

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

RedCircle

  • The free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • The free Core plan caps AI transcripts at 5 per month
  • The Core plan podcast webpage carries a Related Shows section that cannot be removed
  • Support on the Core plan is standard with a 72 hour response; 48 hour Advanced support starts on Growth
  • Team seats are not available on Core or Growth; Pro at $29.99 per month includes 5 seats and unlimited seats require Enterprise at $99.99 per month
  • Video file upload to episodes and one-click YouTube distribution require the Pro plan
  • Running your own ads and tracking URLs require the Pro plan
  • A dedicated account manager is Enterprise only
  • The trial is 7 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

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

RedCircle

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Automatic distribution
    • Sponsorship opportunities

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.
Audioboom review

Choose RedCircle if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sponsorship marketplace.
RedCircle review

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or RedCircle better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and RedCircle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or RedCircle?
Audioboom starts at Free and RedCircle at Free.
Does Audioboom or RedCircle run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 RedCircle is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that RedCircle cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Sponsorship matching, Podcast platforms. RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Sponsorship marketplace, Podcast website, All podcast platforms. Both handle Distribution, Monetization, Analytics, Social media.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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