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Blubrry vs Discovery+

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Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Discovery+

Software

Unscripted content at your fingertips

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month; Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Discovery+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and Discovery+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and Discovery+ differ
AttributeBlubrryDiscovery+
Starting price$12/month$4.99/month
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20052020

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 Blubrry

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

Only in Discovery+

  • Streaming
  • Unscripted content
  • Reality TV
  • Originals
  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

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 Discovery+
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Discovery+
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Discovery+

Discovery+

  • Unscripted streamingnot Blubrry
  • Reality TV watchingnot 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

Discovery+

  • Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Blubrry

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

Discovery+

$4.99/month
  • Standard$4.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free

Which should you pick?

Choose Blubrry if

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

Choose Discovery+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want unscripted content.
Discovery+ review

Questions people ask

Is Blubrry or Discovery+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/month and Discovery+ at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blubrry or Discovery+?
Blubrry starts at $12/month and Discovery+ at $4.99/month.
Does Blubrry or Discovery+ run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 Discovery+ is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Discovery+ cannot?
Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. Discovery+ covers Streaming, Unscripted content, Reality TV, Originals. Both handle Web support.
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