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Chartable vs Disney+

Chartable logo

Chartable

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Disney+ logo

Disney+

Media & Entertainment

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-

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; Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Disney+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Chartable and Disney+ differ
AttributeChartableDisney+
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingMedia & Entertainment
Founded20172019

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

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 Disney+

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartable

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

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot Chartable
  • Movie streamingnot Chartable
  • Kids contentnot 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

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

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

Disney+

$7.99/month
  • Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • HDR
    • Ad-free

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartable if

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

Choose Disney+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want downloads.

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or Disney+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Disney+ at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or Disney+?
Chartable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chartable and $7.99/month for Disney+.
Does Chartable or Disney+ run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Chartable for free?
Yes. Chartable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Disney+ starts at $7.99/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 Disney+ is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that Disney+ cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Disney+ covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch. Both handle Web support.

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