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Blubrry vs Podcast.co

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Blubrry

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Podcast.co logo

Podcast.co

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Professional podcast hosting and distribution

From
$19/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; Podcast.co limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers WordPress plugin, Podcast.co covers Podcast websites.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and Podcast.co actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and Podcast.co differ
AttributeBlubrryPodcast.co
Starting price$12/month$19/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb
Founded20052017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

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

  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • Privacy controls

Only in Podcast.co

  • Podcast websites
  • Team collaboration
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts
  • YouTube
  • Social media
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • 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 Podcast.co
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Podcast.co
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Podcast.co

Podcast.co

  • Podcast hostingnot Blubrry
  • Corporate podcastingnot Blubrry
  • Network hostingnot 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

Podcast.co

  • Limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
  • Transcription service costs extra at $20/month for only 10 hours
  • Download limits vary by plan; Lite tier caps at 15,000 monthly downloads

Pricing, plan by plan

Blubrry

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

Podcast.co

$19/month
  • Lite$19/month
    • 1 user
    • 15,000 monthly downloads
    • Basic podcast pages
  • Growth$49/month
    • 5 users
    • 75,000 monthly downloads
    • Advanced podcast pages
  • Premium$99/month
    • Unlimited users
    • 200,000 monthly downloads
    • Advanced podcast pages

Which should you pick?

Choose Blubrry if

  • You need wordpress plugin.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want monetization.
Blubrry review

Choose Podcast.co if

  • You need podcast websites.
  • You also want team collaboration.
Podcast.co review

Questions people ask

Is Blubrry or Podcast.co better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/month and Podcast.co at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blubrry or Podcast.co?
Blubrry starts at $12/month and Podcast.co at $19/month.
Does Blubrry or Podcast.co run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Podcast.co runs on Web.
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 Podcast.co is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Podcast.co cannot?
Blubrry covers WordPress plugin, Monetization, Detailed stats, WordPress. Podcast.co covers Podcast websites, Team collaboration, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. Both handle Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcast.co: How many podcasts can I host?

All Podcast.co plans allow unlimited podcasts and unlimited episodes. You can create and manage multiple shows under one account, with the Growth and Premium plans offering team collaboration for managing different podcasts.

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Podcast.co: Which platforms does Podcast.co distribute to?

Podcast.co provides one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast directories. The platform also offers scheduled publishing and custom episode artwork.

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Podcast.co: What analytics are included?

All plans include audience data showing most popular episodes, listener locations, and top-performing platforms. Growth and Premium plans include more advanced analytics with team insights and subscriber tracking for private podcasts.

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Podcast.co: Is transcription included?

Audio transcription is available as an add-on service at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio transcription. This helps repurpose podcast content into blog posts and social media snippets.

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Podcast.co: Can I monetize my podcast?

Growth and Premium plans support private podcasting with invite-only episodes for paying subscribers. Podcast.co integrates with billing systems to deliver exclusive content to the right subscribers.

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Podcast.co: Is there a free trial?

Podcast.co offers a 14-day free trial with no hidden fees, allowing you to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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