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Castos vs Spreaker

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Castos

Software

Simple podcast hosting for WordPress sites

From
$13/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Spreaker

Software

Podcast hosting with social network features

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spreaker 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; Spreaker free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • They diverge on capability: Castos covers Unlimited hosting, Spreaker covers Podcast hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Castos and Spreaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Castos and Spreaker differ
AttributeCastosSpreaker
Starting price$13/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162011

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 Castos

  • Unlimited hosting
  • WordPress integration
  • Monetization
  • Email marketing
  • WordPress
  • Email services
  • WordPress security
  • Wordpress support

Only in Spreaker

  • Podcast hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Social network
  • Audio editing
  • Social media
  • Payment processors
  • Privacy controls
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Content protection
  • 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 Spreaker
  • Private and subscriber-only podcastsnot Spreaker
  • Automatic transcription of episodesnot Spreaker
  • Republishing episodes to YouTubenot Spreaker
  • WordPress-integrated podcast publishingnot Spreaker

Spreaker

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadionot Castos
  • Monetising a show through programmatic ads, listener subscriptions or a supporters clubnot Castos
  • Running a multi-show podcast network with collaboratorsnot 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

Spreaker

  • Free plan allows only one podcast and retains statistics for 6 months
  • Spreaker takes a 20 percent fee on Supporters Club listener payments on the free plan, dropping to 0 percent only on the $20 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Subscription monetisation and Apple Podcasts subscriptions require the $20 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Player colour customisation and collaborators require the $50 per month Anchorman plan
  • Selling and managing your own ad campaigns requires the $250 per month Publisher plan
  • Statistics retention is capped at 12 months below the Publisher plan, which extends it to 24 months

Pricing, plan by plan

Castos

$13/month
  • Podcaster$13/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Automatic distribution
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$29/month
    • All Podcaster features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Email marketing

Spreaker

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours storage
    • Basic hosting
    • Social network access
  • Plus$5/month
    • 50 hours storage
    • Full distribution
    • Live streaming

Which should you pick?

Choose Castos if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want wordpress integration.
Castos review

Choose Spreaker if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want live streaming.
Spreaker review

Questions people ask

Is Castos or Spreaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Castos starts at $13/month and Spreaker at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Castos or Spreaker?
Spreaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $13/month for Castos and Free for Spreaker.
Does Castos or Spreaker run on more platforms?
Castos runs on Web, Wordpress. Spreaker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Spreaker for free?
Yes. Spreaker has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Castos starts at $13/month.
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 Spreaker is typically brought in for.
What can Castos do that Spreaker cannot?
Castos covers Unlimited hosting, WordPress integration, Monetization, Email marketing. Spreaker covers Podcast hosting, Live streaming, Social network, Audio editing. Both handle Distribution, Analytics, All podcast platforms, Content protection.
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