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Podcorn vs RedCircle

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Podcorn

Podcasting

Marketplace connecting podcasters with sponsors

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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RedCircle

Podcasting

Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Podcorn 10% service fee charged on successful podcast sponsorship campaigns; RedCircle the free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcorn and RedCircle actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcorn and RedCircle differ
AttributePodcornRedCircle
Pricing modeltransactionfree
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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 RedCircle

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Sponsorship marketplace
  • Analytics
  • Podcast website
  • Monetization
  • All 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 RedCircle
  • Sponsorship dealsnot RedCircle
  • Native advertisingnot RedCircle
  • Brand partnershipsnot RedCircle

RedCircle

  • Hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloadsnot Podcorn
  • Monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplacesnot Podcorn
  • Selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodesnot Podcorn

Where each one falls short

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

Podcorn

  • 10% service fee charged on successful podcast sponsorship campaigns
  • Only charges on completed transactions, not upfront

RedCircle

  • The free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month
  • The free Core plan caps AI transcripts at 5 per month
  • The Core plan podcast webpage carries a Related Shows section that cannot be removed
  • Support on the Core plan is standard with a 72 hour response; 48 hour Advanced support starts on Growth
  • Team seats are not available on Core or Growth; Pro at $29.99 per month includes 5 seats and unlimited seats require Enterprise at $99.99 per month
  • Video file upload to episodes and one-click YouTube distribution require the Pro plan
  • Running your own ads and tracking URLs require the Pro plan
  • A dedicated account manager is Enterprise only
  • The trial is 7 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Podcorn

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

RedCircle

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Automatic distribution
    • Sponsorship opportunities

Which should you pick?

Choose Podcorn if

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

Choose RedCircle if

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

Questions people ask

Is Podcorn or RedCircle better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcorn starts at Free and RedCircle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcorn or RedCircle?
Podcorn starts at Free and RedCircle at Free.
Does Podcorn or RedCircle run on more platforms?
Podcorn runs on Web. RedCircle 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 RedCircle is typically brought in for.
What can Podcorn do that RedCircle cannot?
Podcorn covers Sponsor marketplace, Direct brand deals, Rate setting, Campaign management. RedCircle covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Sponsorship marketplace, Analytics. Both handle Content protection, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcorn: How much does Podcorn cost?

Podcorn is free to join with 0% signup fees for both podcasters and brands. The platform operates on a 10% service fee model charged only on successful campaigns when payment is received.

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Podcorn: How does Podcorn's pricing model work?

Podcorn charges a 10% service fee for podcasters when they receive payment for sponsorships and a 10% fee for brands when their content is approved. There are no upfront costs, and fees are only charged for successful campaigns.

Source
Podcorn: Are there any commitments or contracts required on Podcorn?

No, podcasters on Podcorn have no exclusivities or long-term commitments required. Brands can control costs by setting their own sponsorship budgets.

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