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Headliner vs Podcast.co

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Headliner

Podcasting

Create social media content from audio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Podcast.co

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting and distribution

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Headliner has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Headliner free plan allows only one unwatermarked audiogram per month; everything else carries a Headliner watermark; Podcast.co limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
  • They diverge on capability: Headliner covers Audio to video conversion, Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Headliner and Podcast.co actually diverge.

Attributes where Headliner and Podcast.co differ
AttributeHeadlinerPodcast.co
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: 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 Headliner

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

Only in Podcast.co

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Podcast websites
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts

Both cover

  • Social media
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Headliner

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

Podcast.co

  • Podcast hostingnot Headliner
  • Corporate podcastingnot Headliner
  • Network hostingnot Headliner

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Podcast.co

  • Limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
  • Transcription service costs extra at $20/month for only 10 hours
  • Download limits vary by plan; Lite tier caps at 15,000 monthly downloads

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Podcast.co

$19/month
  • Lite$19/month
    • 1 user
    • 15,000 monthly downloads
    • Basic podcast pages
  • Growth$49/month
    • 5 users
    • 75,000 monthly downloads
    • Advanced podcast pages
  • Premium$99/month
    • Unlimited users
    • 200,000 monthly downloads
    • Advanced podcast pages

Which should you pick?

Choose Headliner if

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

Choose Podcast.co if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want podcast websites.
Podcast.co review

Questions people ask

Is Headliner or Podcast.co better?
Neither clearly leads. Headliner starts at Free and Podcast.co at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Headliner or Podcast.co?
Headliner has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Headliner and $19/month for Podcast.co.
Does Headliner or Podcast.co run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Headliner for free?
Yes. Headliner has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podcast.co starts at $19/month.
What is Headliner best used for?
Headliner is most often used for turning podcast audio into captioned audiogram videos for social media, auto transcribing episodes and burning captions into video clips, producing branded promotional clips from full length episodes. Of those, turning podcast audio into captioned audiogram videos for social media and auto transcribing episodes and burning captions into video clips are not what Podcast.co is typically brought in for.
What can Headliner do that Podcast.co cannot?
Headliner covers Audio to video conversion, Animated waveforms, Automatic captions, Brand customization. Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Podcast websites, Distribution, Advanced analytics. Both handle Social media, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Podcast.co: How many podcasts can I host?

All Podcast.co plans allow unlimited podcasts and unlimited episodes. You can create and manage multiple shows under one account, with the Growth and Premium plans offering team collaboration for managing different podcasts.

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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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Podcast.co: Which platforms does Podcast.co distribute to?

Podcast.co provides one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast directories. The platform also offers scheduled publishing and custom episode artwork.

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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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Podcast.co: What analytics are included?

All plans include audience data showing most popular episodes, listener locations, and top-performing platforms. Growth and Premium plans include more advanced analytics with team insights and subscriber tracking for private podcasts.

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Podcast.co: Is transcription included?

Audio transcription is available as an add-on service at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio transcription. This helps repurpose podcast content into blog posts and social media snippets.

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Podcast.co: Can I monetize my podcast?

Growth and Premium plans support private podcasting with invite-only episodes for paying subscribers. Podcast.co integrates with billing systems to deliver exclusive content to the right subscribers.

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Podcast.co: Is there a free trial?

Podcast.co offers a 14-day free trial with no hidden fees, allowing you to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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