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Podomatic vs Audioboom

Podomatic logo

Podomatic

Software

Simple podcast creation and hosting

From
Free
Rated
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Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Audioboom covers Audio hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podomatic and Audioboom actually diverge.

Attributes where Podomatic and Audioboom differ
AttributePodomaticAudioboom
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20052006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Podomatic

  • Podcast hosting
  • Built-in recording
  • Audio editing
  • Podcast website
  • RSS feed

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Email services
  • Privacy controls
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Distribution
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media
  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Podomatic

  • Hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener pagenot Audioboom
  • Starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidthnot Audioboom
  • Serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plansnot Audioboom

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Podomatic
  • Podcast distributionnot Podomatic
  • Monetizationnot Podomatic

Where each one falls short

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

Podomatic

  • Free plan caps storage at 500MB and bandwidth at 15GB per month, which Podomatic equates to roughly 300 listens
  • Pro Plus at $9.99 per month caps storage at 3GB and bandwidth at 200GB per month
  • Pro Platinum at $24.99 per month still caps bandwidth at 500GB per month
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth require the $49.99 per month Broadcaster plan
  • Billing is metered on listener bandwidth, so a popular episode consumes the monthly allowance regardless of how few files are stored

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Podomatic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Audio player

Audioboom

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Podomatic if

  • You need podcast hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want built-in recording.

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 Podomatic or Audioboom better?
Neither clearly leads. Podomatic 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, Podomatic or Audioboom?
Podomatic starts at Free and Audioboom at Free.
Does Podomatic or Audioboom run on more platforms?
Podomatic runs on Web. Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podomatic for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Podomatic best used for?
Podomatic is most often used for hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener page, starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidth, serving audio downloads to a growing audience on metered bandwidth plans. Of those, hosting and publishing a podcast with a ready made listener page and starting a podcast on a free tier before paying for bandwidth are not what Audioboom is typically brought in for.
What can Podomatic do that Audioboom cannot?
Podomatic covers Podcast hosting, Built-in recording, Audio editing, Podcast website. Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Discovery platform, Monetization, Analytics. Both handle Distribution, Podcast platforms, Social media, Content protection.

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