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Chartable vs Transistor.fm

Chartable logo

Chartable

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Transistor.fm logo

Transistor.fm

Podcast & Audio Publishing

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Chartable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Transistor.fm monthly download caps vary by tier
  • They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartable and Transistor.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartable and Transistor.fm differ
AttributeChartableTransistor.fm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20172016

Identical on both: 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 Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartable

  • Podcast analyticsnot Transistor.fm
  • Marketing attributionnot Transistor.fm
  • Chart trackingnot Transistor.fm
  • Growth measurementnot Transistor.fm

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Chartable
  • Video podcast publishingnot Chartable
  • AI transcriptionnot Chartable
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Chartable
  • Private podcast networksnot 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

Transistor.fm

  • Monthly download caps vary by tier
  • Private subscriber limits increase with higher-tier plans
  • Enterprise plan required for 250K+ downloads monthly

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

Transistor.fm

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Transistor.fm review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartable if

  • You need download analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want chart rankings.

Choose Transistor.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or Transistor.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Transistor.fm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or Transistor.fm?
Chartable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chartable and On request for Transistor.fm.
Does Chartable or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Chartable for free?
Yes. Chartable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transistor.fm starts at On request.
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 Transistor.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that Transistor.fm cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Both handle Web support.

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