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Podcorn vs Audioboom

Podcorn logo

Podcorn

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-
Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcorn and Audioboom actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcorn and Audioboom differ
AttributePodcornAudioboom
Pricing modeltransactionfreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryPodcast & Audio PublishingUnknown
Founded20192006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Podcorn

  • Sponsor marketplace
  • Direct brand deals
  • Rate setting
  • Campaign management
  • Payment processing
  • Performance tracking
  • Podcast hosts
  • Payment processors

Only in Audioboom

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

Both cover

  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Podcorn

  • Podcast monetizationnot Audioboom
  • Sponsorship dealsnot Audioboom
  • Native advertisingnot Audioboom
  • Brand partnershipsnot Audioboom

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Podcorn
  • Podcast distributionnot Podcorn
  • Monetizationnot Podcorn

Where each one falls short

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

Podcorn

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2021 stated Podcorn charges 0 percent sign-up/listing fee and a 10 percent service fee to both podcasters and brands on successful campaigns, with no charge to browse or sign up

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Podcorn

Free
  • Free for PodcastersFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse opportunities
    • Set your rates

Audioboom

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Podcorn if

  • You need sponsor marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want direct brand deals.

Choose Audioboom if

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

Questions people ask

Is Podcorn or Audioboom better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcorn starts at Free and Audioboom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcorn or Audioboom?
Podcorn starts at Free and Audioboom at Free.
Does Podcorn or Audioboom run on more platforms?
Podcorn runs on Web. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podcorn for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Podcorn best used for?
Podcorn is most often used for podcast monetization, sponsorship deals, native advertising, brand partnerships. Of those, podcast monetization and sponsorship deals are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
What can Podcorn do that Audioboom cannot?
Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Both handle Content protection, Web support.

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