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Blubrry vs Cleanfeed

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Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Cleanfeed

Software

Cloud-based audio recording and calling

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cleanfeed has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month; Cleanfeed the free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and Cleanfeed actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and Cleanfeed differ
AttributeBlubrryCleanfeed
Starting price$12/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb
Founded20052015

Identical on both: 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 Blubrry

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

Only in Cleanfeed

  • Browser-based recording
  • Local recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Lossless quality
  • Cloud backup
  • Easy sharing
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Cleanfeed
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Cleanfeed
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Cleanfeed

Cleanfeed

  • Recording remote interviews in the browser at broadcast audio qualitynot Blubrry
  • Capturing isolated multitrack recordings of each remote guestnot Blubrry
  • Live radio and broadcast contribution links between studiosnot Blubrry

Where each one falls short

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

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

Cleanfeed

  • The free Lite plan is limited to 2 guests and 1 local audio source
  • Remote audio on the free Lite plan is mono; stereo requires Pro
  • Multitrack recording with an isolated track per guest is a Pro only feature
  • Audio repair modes, markers, clip playback and privacy controls are Pro only
  • Business Pro seats are priced higher than individual seats for identical features
  • The Cinema tier for video is $2,500 per year for the first seat, with extra seats charged separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

Cleanfeed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 30 min sessions
    • Local recording
    • 2 participants
  • Standard$15/month
    • Unlimited sessions
    • Separate tracks
    • 4 participants

Which should you pick?

Choose Blubrry if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want distribution.
Blubrry review

Choose Cleanfeed if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want local recording.
Cleanfeed review

Questions people ask

Is Blubrry or Cleanfeed better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/month and Cleanfeed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blubrry or Cleanfeed?
Cleanfeed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12/month for Blubrry and Free for Cleanfeed.
Does Blubrry or Cleanfeed run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Cleanfeed runs on Web.
Can I use Cleanfeed for free?
Yes. Cleanfeed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blubrry starts at $12/month.
What is Blubrry best used for?
Blubrry is most often used for hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included, publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics, running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the professional tier. Of those, hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included and publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics are not what Cleanfeed is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Cleanfeed cannot?
Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. Cleanfeed covers Browser-based recording, Local recording, Separate tracks, Lossless quality. Both handle Web support.
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