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Castos vs Omny Studio

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Castos

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting for WordPress sites

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Omny Studio

Podcasting

Professional podcast and audio platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Castos has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Castos transcripts are metered by tier, at 10 a month on Essentials and 100 on Pro; Omny Studio omny Studio publishes no pricing or plan tiers; the only route to buy is a Contact Us form, so cost is by quote only
  • They diverge on capability: Castos covers Unlimited hosting, Omny Studio covers Professional hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Castos and Omny Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Castos and Omny Studio differ
AttributeCastosOmny Studio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb
Founded20162014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 Castos

  • Unlimited hosting
  • WordPress integration
  • Email marketing
  • WordPress
  • Email services
  • Content protection
  • WordPress security
  • Wordpress support

Only in Omny Studio

  • Professional hosting
  • Live audio
  • API access
  • Broadcasting systems
  • CMS platforms
  • Enterprise security
  • Data protection

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • All podcast platforms
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Castos

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

Omny Studio

  • Publishing and managing large podcast catalogues for radio and podcast networksnot Castos
  • Capturing broadcast talk breaks automatically into a searchable cloud archivenot Castos
  • Monetizing episodes with dynamic audio ad insertionnot Castos

Where each one falls short

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

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

Omny Studio

  • Omny Studio publishes no pricing or plan tiers; the only route to buy is a Contact Us form, so cost is by quote only
  • Omny Studio is positioned as an enterprise podcasting platform for podcast and radio networks rather than individual creators
  • The CMS is available in only six languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian
  • Social video creation depends on the third party Headliner integration rather than a built-in editor
  • Paid subscriber content is delivered through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions rather than a native paywall

Pricing, plan by plan

Castos

Free
  • Essentials$19/month
    • unlimited podcasts/episodes
    • 10 transcripts/month
  • Growth$49/month
    • advanced analytics
    • 25 transcripts/month
  • Pro$99/month
    • video hosting
    • 100 transcripts/month
  • Premium$499/month
    • unlimited transcripts
    • dedicated account management

Omny Studio

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Advanced distribution
    • Monetization tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Castos if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want wordpress integration.
Castos review

Choose Omny Studio if

  • You need professional hosting.
  • You also want live audio.
Omny Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Castos or Omny Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Castos starts at Free and Omny Studio at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Castos or Omny Studio?
Castos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Castos and On request for Omny Studio.
Does Castos or Omny Studio run on more platforms?
Castos runs on Web, Wordpress. Omny Studio runs on Web.
Can I use Castos for free?
Yes. Castos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Omny Studio starts at On request.
What is Castos best used for?
Castos is most often used for podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloads, private and subscriber-only podcasts, automatic transcription of episodes, republishing episodes to youtube. Of those, podcast hosting with unlimited episodes and downloads and private and subscriber-only podcasts are not what Omny Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Castos do that Omny Studio cannot?
Castos covers Unlimited hosting, WordPress integration, Email marketing, WordPress. Omny Studio covers Professional hosting, Live audio, API access, Broadcasting systems. Both handle Distribution, Analytics, Monetization, All podcast platforms.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Castos: How much does Castos cost?

Castos plans range from USD 19/month for Essentials to USD 499+/month for Premium, with annual billing offering 2 months free discount.

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Omny Studio: How much does Omny Studio cost?

Omny Studio does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must contact the company directly through their contact form or support channels to request pricing information.

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Castos: Is there a free trial for Castos?

Yes, Castos offers a 14-day free trial on the Essentials plan with no credit card required to get started.

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Omny Studio: What pricing model does Omny Studio use?

Omny Studio's pricing model is not disclosed on their public website, indicating a custom or enterprise quote-based approach. Contact Triton Digital sales for specific pricing details.

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Castos: How many transcripts are included per plan?

Essentials includes 10 transcripts/month, Growth includes 25, Pro includes 100, and Premium includes unlimited transcripts.

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Castos: What are Castos add-ons and how much do they cost?

Add-ons include AI Assistant at USD 10/month and extra private subscribers at USD 50/month per 500 additional subscribers.

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