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iHeartRadio vs Sendible

iHeartRadio logo

iHeartRadio

Music

All your favorite music, podcasts, and radio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sendible logo

Sendible

Social Media

Social media management platform built for agencies managing multiple client accounts

From
$1/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iHeartRadio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: iHeartRadio ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription; Sendible advertised starting prices per workspace understate typical cost, since real usage across multiple profiles quickly pushes buyers into higher tiers.
  • They diverge on capability: iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Sendible covers Workspaces.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iHeartRadio and Sendible actually diverge.

Attributes where iHeartRadio and Sendible differ
AttributeiHeartRadioSendible
Starting priceFree$1/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersweb, ios, android
CategoryMusicSocial Media
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 iHeartRadio

  • Live radio
  • Custom stations
  • Podcasts
  • Events
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security
  • Web support

Only in Sendible

  • Workspaces
  • Assignment and approvals
  • Custom branded reports
  • Bulk scheduling
  • Unlimited users
  • Content libraries

What people use each for

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

iHeartRadio

  • Streaming live AM and FM radio stations over the internetnot Sendible
  • Listening to podcasts and live sports commentarynot Sendible
  • Building music playlists on a paid tiernot Sendible

Sendible

  • Agencies managing many client social accounts in one platformnot iHeartRadio
  • Teams needing approval workflows before posts go livenot iHeartRadio
  • Producing white-labeled reports for clientsnot iHeartRadio
  • Bulk-scheduling large volumes of posts with dynamic fieldsnot iHeartRadio

Where each one falls short

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

iHeartRadio

  • Ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription
  • Unlimited skips and unlimited playlist creation require a paid subscription
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later

Sendible

  • Advertised starting prices per workspace understate typical cost, since real usage across multiple profiles quickly pushes buyers into higher tiers.
  • Assignment and approval workflows are withheld from the entry-level Core plan, limiting it to solo or unmanaged use.
  • Custom branded client reports require at least the Premium tier, adding cost for agencies that need white-labeling early.

Pricing, plan by plan

iHeartRadio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Live radio
    • Podcasts
    • Ads
  • Plus$5.99/month
    • Unlimited skips
    • Offline playlists

Sendible

$1/month
  • Core$1/month
    • 1 workspace
    • 6 profiles
    • Unlimited users
  • Plus$3/month
    • 3 workspaces
    • 18 profiles
    • Assignment & approvals
  • Premium$7/month
    • 7 workspaces
    • 42 profiles
    • Content libraries
  • Elite$15/month
    • 15 workspaces
    • 90 profiles
    • Bulk posting dynamic fields

Which should you pick?

Choose iHeartRadio if

  • You need live radio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want custom stations.
iHeartRadio review

Choose Sendible if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want assignment and approvals.
Sendible review

Questions people ask

Is iHeartRadio or Sendible better?
Neither clearly leads. iHeartRadio starts at Free and Sendible at $1/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iHeartRadio or Sendible?
iHeartRadio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iHeartRadio and $1/month for Sendible.
Does iHeartRadio or Sendible run on more platforms?
iHeartRadio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Sendible runs on web, ios, android.
Can I use iHeartRadio for free?
Yes. iHeartRadio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sendible starts at $1/month.
What is iHeartRadio best used for?
iHeartRadio is most often used for streaming live am and fm radio stations over the internet, listening to podcasts and live sports commentary, building music playlists on a paid tier. Of those, streaming live am and fm radio stations over the internet and listening to podcasts and live sports commentary are not what Sendible is typically brought in for.
What can iHeartRadio do that Sendible cannot?
iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Custom stations, Podcasts, Events. Sendible covers Workspaces, Assignment and approvals, Custom branded reports, Bulk scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iHeartRadio: How much does iHeartRadio cost?

iHeartRadio does not publish pricing on their website. The service offers free podcast streaming with optional premium content for certain shows. A reference to 'Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content' is mentioned, but no pricing is provided. Customers must visit linked premium content pages for pricing information.

Source
Sendible: What does Sendible cost?

Plans start at Core for $1 per workspace/month, rising through Plus, Premium, and Elite, up to Enterprise at $50 per workspace/month, each unlocking more workspaces and profiles.

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Sendible: Is there a free trial?

Sendible offers a 14-day free trial with no card required and no contract commitment.

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Sendible: How many users are included?

Every plan, from Core through Enterprise, includes unlimited users regardless of workspace or profile count.

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Sendible: What networks does Sendible support?

Sendible supports Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Google My Business, YouTube, Threads, and Bluesky across its plans.

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