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Chartable vs Headliner

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Chartable

Podcasting

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Headliner

Podcasting

Create social media content from audio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Headliner free plan allows only one unwatermarked audiogram per month; everything else carries a Headliner watermark
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Headliner covers Audio to video conversion.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartable and Headliner actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartable and Headliner differ
AttributeChartableHeadliner

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting), founded (2017).

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 Headliner

  • Audio to video conversion
  • Animated waveforms
  • Automatic captions
  • Brand customization
  • Social media optimization
  • Batch processing
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartable

  • Podcast analyticsnot Headliner
  • Marketing attributionnot Headliner
  • Chart trackingnot Headliner
  • Growth measurementnot Headliner

Headliner

  • Turning podcast audio into captioned audiogram videos for social medianot Chartable
  • Auto transcribing episodes and burning captions into video clipsnot Chartable
  • Producing branded promotional clips from full length episodesnot 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

Headliner

  • Free plan allows only one unwatermarked audiogram per month; everything else carries a Headliner watermark
  • Basic plan at $9.99 per month caps unwatermarked audiograms at 10 per month
  • Free and Basic plans cap video length at 10 minutes at 1080p; 2 hour videos require the Pro plan
  • Custom watermarks and unlimited unwatermarked exports require the $25.99 per month Pro plan
  • Video upload storage is capped at 10GB on every plan including Pro

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

Headliner

Free
  • Forever FreeFree
    • Ad-supported experience
    • Unlimited free video clips
    • Unlimited captioned videos
  • Basic$9.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • 10 unwatermarked audiograms/month
    • Unlimited captions (10 min/project)
  • Pro$25.99/month
    • All Basic features
    • Unlimited unwatermarked videos
    • Unlimited transcription

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 Headliner if

  • You need audio to video conversion.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want animated waveforms.
Headliner review

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or Headliner better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Headliner at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or Headliner?
Chartable starts at Free and Headliner at Free.
Does Chartable or Headliner 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 Headliner is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that Headliner cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Headliner covers Audio to video conversion, Animated waveforms, Automatic captions, Brand customization. Both handle 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.

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Headliner: How much does Headliner cost?

Headliner offers Forever Free (ad-supported), Basic at $9.99/month (reduced from $14.99), and Pro at $25.99/month (reduced from $29.99).

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Chartable: 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.

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Headliner: What is included in Headliner Pro?

Headliner Pro at $25.99/month includes unlimited unwatermarked videos, unlimited transcription, unlimited captions, custom watermarks, 1080p up to 2 hours, 4-hour audio files, and priority support.

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Chartable: 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.

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Headliner: Does Headliner offer annual discounts?

Yes, annual billing offers up to 50% savings. Basic plan costs $7.99/month billed yearly, and Pro costs $19.99/month billed yearly.

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Chartable: 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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