Podcasting · head to head
Chartable vs Dreamdata
The short version
- 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; Dreamdata company identification only reaches approximately 80% accuracy even with proprietary IP-to-company resolution
- They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Dreamdata covers Multi-touch attribution.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chartable and Dreamdata actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 Dreamdata
- Multi-touch attribution
- Account-based analytics
- Pipeline analytics
- Customer journey mapping
- Revenue modeling
- Content attribution
- Channel performance
- Data unification
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chartable
- Podcast analyticsnot Dreamdata
- Marketing attributionnot Dreamdata
- Chart trackingnot Dreamdata
- Growth measurementnot Dreamdata
Dreamdata
- B2B attributionnot Chartable
- Revenue analyticsnot Chartable
- Pipeline forecastingnot Chartable
- Marketing ROInot 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
Dreamdata
- Company identification only reaches approximately 80% accuracy even with proprietary IP-to-company resolution
- Advanced features like custom attribution models require expensive custom pricing tier
- Steep implementation lift for complex multi-touch attribution setup
- Free tier limited to 2 months of historical data
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
Dreamdata
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Dreamdata review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Chartable if
- You need download analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want chart rankings.
Choose Dreamdata if
- You need multi-touch attribution.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want account-based analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is Chartable or Dreamdata better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Dreamdata at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chartable or Dreamdata?
- Chartable starts at Free and Dreamdata at Free.
- Does Chartable or Dreamdata run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Chartable for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Dreamdata is typically brought in for.
- What can Chartable do that Dreamdata cannot?
- Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Dreamdata covers Multi-touch attribution, Account-based analytics, Pipeline analytics, Customer journey mapping. Both handle Data encryption, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Chartable: How much does Megaphone (formerly Chartable) Professional plan cost?
The Professional plan is $99 per month and includes hosting, distribution, campaign management, analytics, monetization tools via Spotify Audience Network, and live chat support Monday through Friday 4am-9pm ET.
SourceDreamdata: Is there a free tier for Dreamdata?
Yes. Dreamdata offers a free tier with 5 seats, 2 months of history, company identification, and web analytics included.
SourceChartable: What does the Enterprise plan cost?
Enterprise plan pricing is custom and requires contacting the company. It includes all Professional features plus API access, Metrics Export Service, and comprehensive monetization tools that scale with publisher growth.
SourceDreamdata: What CRM integrations does Dreamdata support?
Dreamdata integrates natively with Salesforce and HubSpot, pulling opportunity and account data to build attribution models.
SourceChartable: Are there any trial periods or free options?
No trial period or free tier is mentioned on the Megaphone pricing page. Customers interested in Enterprise plans should contact the company for quotes and additional information.
SourceDreamdata: Can I build custom attribution models in Dreamdata?
Yes. Custom attribution models are available on the Attribution Advanced plan, which requires contact for custom pricing.
SourceChartable: Does the Professional plan include unlimited users?
Yes, the Professional plan includes unlimited users with role-based permissions for managing team access and responsibilities.
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