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Chartable vs Discovery+

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Chartable

Software

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Discovery+ logo

Discovery+

Software

Unscripted content at your fingertips

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Chartable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chartable shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters; Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Discovery+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartable and Discovery+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartable and Discovery+ differ
AttributeChartableDiscovery+
Starting priceFree$4.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20172020

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 Chartable

  • Download analytics
  • Chart rankings
  • SmartLinks tracking
  • Attribution
  • SmartPromos
  • Cross-promotion analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

Only in Discovery+

  • Streaming
  • Unscripted content
  • Reality TV
  • Originals
  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartable

  • Podcast analyticsnot Discovery+
  • Marketing attributionnot Discovery+
  • Chart trackingnot Discovery+
  • Growth measurementnot Discovery+

Discovery+

  • Unscripted streamingnot Chartable
  • Reality TV watchingnot Chartable

Where each one falls short

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

Chartable

  • Shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters
  • The tracking prefixes no longer function, and shows still carrying one need it removed
  • chartable.com now redirects to Spotify's Megaphone site

Discovery+

  • Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chart tracking
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 podcast
  • Indie$20/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • SmartLinks
    • Attribution
  • Team$100/month
    • Multiple podcasts
    • SmartPromos
    • Team access
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Custom integrations
    • API access

Discovery+

$4.99/month
  • Standard$4.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartable if

  • You need download analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want chart rankings.
Chartable review

Choose Discovery+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want unscripted content.
Discovery+ review

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or Discovery+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Discovery+ at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or Discovery+?
Chartable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chartable and $4.99/month for Discovery+.
Does Chartable or Discovery+ run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use Chartable for free?
Yes. Chartable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Discovery+ starts at $4.99/month.
What is Chartable best used for?
Chartable is most often used for podcast analytics, marketing attribution, chart tracking, growth measurement. Of those, podcast analytics and marketing attribution are not what Discovery+ is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that Discovery+ cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Discovery+ covers Streaming, Unscripted content, Reality TV, Originals. Both handle Web support.
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