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Omny Studio vs Chartable

Omny Studio logo

Omny Studio

Software

Professional podcast and audio platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Chartable logo

Chartable

Software

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Chartable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Omny Studio omny Studio publishes no pricing or plan tiers; the only route to buy is a Contact Us form, so cost is by quote only; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Omny Studio covers Professional hosting, Chartable covers Download analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Omny Studio and Chartable actually diverge.

Attributes where Omny Studio and Chartable differ
AttributeOmny StudioChartable
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20142017

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 Omny Studio

  • Professional hosting
  • Distribution
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Live audio
  • API access
  • Broadcasting systems
  • CMS platforms

Only in Chartable

  • Download analytics
  • Chart rankings
  • SmartLinks tracking
  • Attribution
  • SmartPromos
  • Cross-promotion analytics
  • Advertising networks
  • Marketing tools

Both cover

  • All podcast platforms
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Omny Studio

  • Publishing and managing large podcast catalogues for radio and podcast networksnot Chartable
  • Capturing broadcast talk breaks automatically into a searchable cloud archivenot Chartable
  • Monetizing episodes with dynamic audio ad insertionnot Chartable

Chartable

  • Podcast analyticsnot Omny Studio
  • Marketing attributionnot Omny Studio
  • Chart trackingnot Omny Studio
  • Growth measurementnot Omny Studio

Where each one falls short

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

Omny Studio

  • Omny Studio publishes no pricing or plan tiers; the only route to buy is a Contact Us form, so cost is by quote only
  • Omny Studio is positioned as an enterprise podcasting platform for podcast and radio networks rather than individual creators
  • The CMS is available in only six languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian
  • Social video creation depends on the third party Headliner integration rather than a built-in editor
  • Paid subscriber content is delivered through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions rather than a native paywall

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Omny Studio

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Advanced distribution
    • Monetization tools

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Omny Studio if

  • You need professional hosting.
  • You also want distribution.

Choose Chartable if

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

Questions people ask

Is Omny Studio or Chartable better?
Neither clearly leads. Omny Studio starts at On request and Chartable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Omny Studio or Chartable?
Chartable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Omny Studio and Free for Chartable.
Does Omny Studio or Chartable run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Chartable for free?
Yes. Chartable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Omny Studio starts at On request.
What is Omny Studio best used for?
Omny Studio is most often used for publishing and managing large podcast catalogues for radio and podcast networks, capturing broadcast talk breaks automatically into a searchable cloud archive, monetizing episodes with dynamic audio ad insertion. Of those, publishing and managing large podcast catalogues for radio and podcast networks and capturing broadcast talk breaks automatically into a searchable cloud archive are not what Chartable is typically brought in for.
What can Omny Studio do that Chartable cannot?
Omny Studio covers Professional hosting, Distribution, Monetization, Analytics. Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Both handle All podcast platforms, Web support.

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