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Blubrry vs Podigee

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Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
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Podigee

Software

Professional podcast hosting from Germany

From
€12/month
Rated
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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; Podigee spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • They diverge on capability: Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Podigee covers Podcast hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and Podigee actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and Podigee differ
AttributeBlubrryPodigee
Starting price$12/month€12/month
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb
Founded20052013

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
  • All podcast platforms
  • Email services

Only in Podigee

  • Podcast hosting
  • Automatic distribution
  • Embeddable player
  • Detailed analytics
  • Transcription
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts

Both cover

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

Podigee

  • Podcast hostingnot Blubrry
  • Corporate podcastingnot Blubrry
  • GDPR-compliant 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

Podigee

  • Spotify listener data is not integrated into analytics, which limits insight into platform-specific performance
  • Pricing positioned at professional tier, making it expensive for hobbyist podcasters or those just starting out
  • Limited third-party integration ecosystem and no API access compared to larger podcast hosting services
  • Smaller user community with fewer community-generated tutorials and best practice guides available online

Pricing, plan by plan

Blubrry

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

Podigee

€12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • 1 podcast
    • Unlimited episodes
    • Basic analytics
  • Advanced$29/month
    • 5 podcasts
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom player

Which should you pick?

Choose Blubrry if

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

Choose Podigee if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You also want automatic distribution.

Questions people ask

Is Blubrry or Podigee better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/month and Podigee at €12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blubrry or Podigee?
Blubrry starts at $12/month and Podigee at €12/month.
Does Blubrry or Podigee run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. Podigee 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 Podigee is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that Podigee cannot?
Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. Podigee covers Podcast hosting, Automatic distribution, Embeddable player, Detailed analytics. Both handle WordPress, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podigee: Does Podigee offer a free plan?

Yes. Podigee's LAUNCH plan is free forever and allows hosting 1 podcast with 60 minutes of audio and access to basic analytics for 7 days. No credit card required.

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Podigee: To which platforms does Podigee distribute podcasts?

Podigee distributes to 17+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, and others through a single upload.

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Podigee: Is Podigee GDPR-compliant?

Yes. Podigee is GDPR-compliant with privacy-first infrastructure, European hosting, and a player that works without cookies or listener tracking.

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Podigee: What are Podigee's pricing plans for paid tiers?

Podigee offers STARTER (19/month), SCALE (39/month), and CREATOR (59/month) plans with annual billing discounts. Each tier includes more podcasts, video episodes, and analytics history.

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Podigee: Does Podigee provide analytics?

Yes. All plans include analytics with listener retention, geographic insights, and business impact metrics. LAUNCH includes 7 days of analytics, while paid plans offer longer retention periods.

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