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Chartable vs Jellyfin

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Chartable

Software

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jellyfin logo

Jellyfin

Software

The free software media system

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; Jellyfin jellyfin is free open source software under the GNU GPL with no paid tier or vendor support contract available
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Jellyfin covers Media server.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartable and Jellyfin actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartable and Jellyfin differ
AttributeChartableJellyfin
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker
Founded20172018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Jellyfin

  • Media server
  • Streaming
  • Library management
  • Open source
  • Self-hosted
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • 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 Jellyfin
  • Marketing attributionnot Jellyfin
  • Chart trackingnot Jellyfin
  • Growth measurementnot Jellyfin

Jellyfin

  • Open-source media streamingnot Chartable
  • Self-hosted librarynot 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

Jellyfin

  • Jellyfin is free open source software under the GNU GPL with no paid tier or vendor support contract available

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

Jellyfin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited streaming
    • Open source
    • No ads

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 Jellyfin if

  • You need media server.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker.
  • You also want streaming.
Jellyfin review

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or Jellyfin better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Jellyfin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or Jellyfin?
Chartable starts at Free and Jellyfin at Free.
Does Chartable or Jellyfin run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. Jellyfin runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker.
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 Jellyfin is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that Jellyfin cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Jellyfin covers Media server, Streaming, Library management, Open source. Both handle Web support.
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