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Authorize.net vs Castos

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Authorize.net

Software

We help make it easy to get paid

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Castos

Software

Simple podcast hosting for WordPress sites

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$13/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Authorize.net all-in-One plan charges a $25 monthly gateway fee plus 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction on top of it; Castos transcripts are metered by tier, at 10 a month on Essentials and 100 on Pro

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authorize.net and Castos actually diverge.

Attributes where Authorize.net and Castos differ
AttributeAuthorize.netCastos
Starting priceOn request$13/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Wordpress
FoundedUnknown2016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Authorize.net

Nothing recorded that Castos does not also cover.

Only in Castos

  • Unlimited hosting
  • WordPress integration
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • Email marketing
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

What people use each for

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

Authorize.net

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authorize.net review.

Castos

  • Podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloadsnot Authorize.net
  • Private and subscriber-only podcastsnot Authorize.net
  • Automatic transcription of episodesnot Authorize.net
  • Republishing episodes to YouTubenot Authorize.net
  • WordPress-integrated podcast publishingnot Authorize.net

Where each one falls short

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

Authorize.net

  • All-in-One plan charges a $25 monthly gateway fee plus 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction on top of it
  • eCheck processing carries its own $10 monthly minimum fee separate from the card processing charges

Castos

  • Transcripts are metered by tier, at 10 a month on Essentials and 100 on Pro
  • Private podcast subscribers are capped, at 100 on Essentials and 500 on Pro
  • Video hosting and the uptime SLA require the Pro tier at $99 a month
  • SSO and a dedicated account manager are Premium only, from $499 a month
  • Team seats are limited by tier, at 5 on Growth and 10 on Pro

Pricing, plan by plan

Authorize.net

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Authorize.net review.

Castos

$13/month
  • Podcaster$13/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Automatic distribution
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$29/month
    • All Podcaster features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Email marketing

Which should you pick?

Choose Authorize.net if

Nothing in the data separates Authorize.net from Castos on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Authorize.net review

Choose Castos if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want wordpress integration.
Castos review

Questions people ask

Is Authorize.net or Castos better?
Neither clearly leads. Authorize.net starts at On request and Castos at $13/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authorize.net or Castos?
Authorize.net starts at On request and Castos at $13/month.
Does Authorize.net or Castos run on more platforms?
Authorize.net runs on Web. Castos runs on Web, Wordpress.
What can Authorize.net do that Castos cannot?
Castos covers Unlimited hosting, WordPress integration, Distribution, Analytics.
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