Software · head to head
Audioboom vs Stitcher
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Stitcher covers Podcast streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Stitcher actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Stitcher
- Podcast streaming
- Original content
- Ad-free
- Offline listening
- Recommendations
- Smart speakers
- Car systems
- Account security
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 Stitcher
- Podcast distributionnot Stitcher
- Monetizationnot Stitcher
Stitcher
- Podcast listeningnot Audioboom
- Audio entertainmentnot 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.
Stitcher
- Service discontinued August 29, 2023
- No longer available for download or use
Pricing, plan by plan
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Stitcher
Free- FreeFree
- Free podcasts
- Ad-supported
- Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Exclusives
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 Stitcher if
- You need podcast streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
- You also want original content.
Questions people ask
- Is Audioboom or Stitcher better?
- Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Stitcher at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Stitcher?
- Audioboom starts at Free and Stitcher at Free.
- Does Audioboom or Stitcher run on more platforms?
- Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
- 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 Stitcher is typically brought in for.
- What can Audioboom do that Stitcher cannot?
- Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?
No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.
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