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Megaphone vs Audioboom

Megaphone logo

Megaphone

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and monetization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Megaphone covers Enterprise hosting, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Megaphone and Audioboom actually diverge.

Attributes where Megaphone and Audioboom differ
AttributeMegaphoneAudioboom
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152006

Identical on both: 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 Megaphone

  • Enterprise hosting
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Targeted advertising
  • Advanced analytics
  • Network management
  • API access
  • Spotify
  • Advertising networks

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Megaphone

  • Enterprise podcast hosting and distribution for publishers and networksnot Audioboom
  • Dynamic ad insertion and campaign management across a back cataloguenot Audioboom
  • Podcast measurement and reporting for large teamsnot Audioboom

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Megaphone
  • Podcast distributionnot Megaphone
  • Monetizationnot Megaphone

Where each one falls short

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

Megaphone

  • There is no free tier; the entry Professional plan starts at $99 per month
  • The Enterprise plan is custom priced and requires requesting a quote
  • Access to the Megaphone API and the Metrics Export Service is Enterprise only
  • Live chat support on the Professional plan is limited to 4am to 9pm Monday to Friday Eastern Time
  • Monetisation runs through the Spotify Audience Network rather than an open marketplace

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Megaphone

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Dynamic ad insertion
    • Advanced analytics

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Megaphone if

  • You need enterprise hosting.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Megaphone review

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
Audioboom review

Questions people ask

Is Megaphone or Audioboom better?
Neither clearly leads. Megaphone starts at On request and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Megaphone or Audioboom?
Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Megaphone and Free for Audioboom.
Does Megaphone or Audioboom run on more platforms?
Megaphone runs on Web. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Megaphone starts at On request.
What is Megaphone best used for?
Megaphone is most often used for enterprise podcast hosting and distribution for publishers and networks, dynamic ad insertion and campaign management across a back catalogue, podcast measurement and reporting for large teams. Of those, enterprise podcast hosting and distribution for publishers and networks and dynamic ad insertion and campaign management across a back catalogue are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
What can Megaphone do that Audioboom cannot?
Megaphone covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Targeted advertising, Advanced analytics. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Web support.
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