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Chartable vs SoundCloud

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Chartable

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SoundCloud

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Discover, stream, and share music

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; SoundCloud the free tier plays tracks with ads
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, SoundCloud covers Audio streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartable and SoundCloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartable and SoundCloud differ
AttributeChartableSoundCloud
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20172007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcast & Audio Publishing).

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 SoundCloud

  • Audio streaming
  • Uploads
  • Discovery
  • Sharing
  • Social media
  • DJ software
  • Privacy settings
  • Content protection

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartable

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

SoundCloud

  • Discovering tracks from emerging and independent artistsnot Chartable
  • Uploading your own music to reach listeners directlynot Chartable
  • Offline listening and ad-free playback on a paid tiernot 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

SoundCloud

  • The free tier plays tracks with ads
  • Offline saving of tracks requires a SoundCloud Go or Go+ subscription
  • Premium Go+ tracks are locked behind the higher Go+ tier, so SoundCloud Go alone does not unlock the full catalogue
  • Exclusive DJ app integrations require Go+
  • The app is available in only eight languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Arabic
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.4 or later

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

SoundCloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited uploads
    • Ads
  • Go$5.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline
  • Go+$12.99/month
    • Full catalog
    • HQ audio

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 SoundCloud if

  • You need audio streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want uploads.
SoundCloud review

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or SoundCloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and SoundCloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or SoundCloud?
Chartable starts at Free and SoundCloud at Free.
Does Chartable or SoundCloud run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. SoundCloud runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
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 SoundCloud is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that SoundCloud cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. SoundCloud covers Audio streaming, Uploads, Discovery, Sharing. Both handle Web support.
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