Podcast & Audio Publishing · head to head
Podcast.co vs Audioboom
Podcast.co
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Professional podcast hosting and distribution
- From
- $19/month
- Rated
- -
Audioboom
Podcast & Audio Publishing
Audio hosting and distribution platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Podcast.co and Audioboom actually diverge.
| Attribute | Podcast.co | Audioboom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2017 | 2006 |
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 Podcast.co
- Unlimited hosting
- Podcast websites
- Advanced analytics
- Team collaboration
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- YouTube
Only in Audioboom
- Audio hosting
- Discovery platform
- Monetization
- Analytics
- Sponsorship matching
- Podcast platforms
- Email services
- Content protection
Both cover
- Distribution
- Social media
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Podcast.co
- Podcast hostingnot Audioboom
- Corporate podcastingnot Audioboom
- Network hostingnot Audioboom
Audioboom
- Audio publishingnot Podcast.co
- Podcast distributionnot Podcast.co
- Monetizationnot Podcast.co
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Audioboom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.
Pricing, plan by plan
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$99/month
- Unlimited users
- 200,000 monthly downloads
- Advanced podcast pages
Audioboom
Free- FreeFree
- Audio hosting
- Basic distribution
- Discovery platform
- Pro$undefined/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Audioboom if
- You need audio hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want discovery platform.
Questions people ask
- Is Podcast.co or Audioboom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Podcast.co or Audioboom?
- Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Podcast.co and Free for Audioboom.
- Does Podcast.co or Audioboom run on more platforms?
- Podcast.co 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. Podcast.co starts at $19/month.
- What is Podcast.co best used for?
- Podcast.co is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, network hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
- What can Podcast.co do that Audioboom cannot?
- Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Podcast websites, Advanced analytics, Team collaboration. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Monetization, Analytics. Both handle Distribution, Social media, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourcePodcast.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.
SourcePodcast.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.
SourcePodcast.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.
SourcePodcast.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.
SourcePodcast.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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