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Chartable vs Kodi

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Chartable

Software

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kodi logo

Kodi

Software

The ultimate entertainment center

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; Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Kodi covers Media playback.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartable and Kodi actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartable and Kodi differ
AttributeChartableKodi
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv
Founded20172003

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 Kodi

  • Media playback
  • Library management
  • Add-ons
  • Customization
  • Remote control
  • Smart home
  • Streaming services
  • Add-ons

What people use each for

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

Chartable

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

Kodi

  • Media centernot Chartable
  • Home entertainmentnot 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

Kodi

  • Licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition

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

Kodi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Open source
    • All features
    • Add-ons

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 Kodi if

  • You need media playback.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
  • You also want library management.
Kodi review

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or Kodi better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Kodi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or Kodi?
Chartable starts at Free and Kodi at Free.
Does Chartable or Kodi run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
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 Kodi is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that Kodi cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization.
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