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Castos vs Stitcher

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Castos

Software

Simple podcast hosting for WordPress sites

From
$13/month
Rated
-
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Stitcher

Software

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Stitcher 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; Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Castos covers Unlimited hosting, Stitcher covers Podcast streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Castos and Stitcher actually diverge.

Attributes where Castos and Stitcher differ
AttributeCastosStitcher
Starting price$13/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
Founded20162007

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
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • Email marketing
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

Only in Stitcher

  • Podcast streaming
  • Original content
  • Ad-free
  • Offline listening
  • Recommendations
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security

Both cover

  • 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 Stitcher
  • Private and subscriber-only podcastsnot Stitcher
  • Automatic transcription of episodesnot Stitcher
  • Republishing episodes to YouTubenot Stitcher
  • WordPress-integrated podcast publishingnot Stitcher

Stitcher

  • Podcast listeningnot Castos
  • Audio entertainmentnot 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

Stitcher

  • Service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • No longer available for download or use

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

Stitcher

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free podcasts
    • Ad-supported
  • Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Exclusives

Which should you pick?

Choose Castos if

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

Choose Stitcher if

  • You need podcast streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want original content.

Questions people ask

Is Castos or Stitcher better?
Neither clearly leads. Castos starts at $13/month and Stitcher at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Castos or Stitcher?
Stitcher has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $13/month for Castos and Free for Stitcher.
Does Castos or Stitcher run on more platforms?
Castos runs on Web, Wordpress. Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
Can I use Stitcher for free?
Yes. Stitcher 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 Stitcher is typically brought in for.
What can Castos do that Stitcher cannot?
Castos covers Unlimited hosting, WordPress integration, Distribution, Analytics. Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?

No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.

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