Podcasting · head to head
Chartable vs Podpage
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Podpage episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month
- They diverge on capability: Chartable covers Download analytics, Podpage covers Automatic website creation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chartable and Podpage actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 Chartable
- Download analytics
- Chart rankings
- SmartLinks tracking
- Attribution
- SmartPromos
- Cross-promotion analytics
- All podcast platforms
- Advertising networks
Only in Podpage
- Automatic website creation
- RSS feed sync
- Episode transcripts
- SEO optimization
- Custom domains
- All podcast hosts
- Google Analytics
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chartable
- Podcast analyticsnot Podpage
- Marketing attributionnot Podpage
- Chart trackingnot Podpage
- Growth measurementnot Podpage
Podpage
- Building a website for a podcast from its existing RSS feednot Chartable
- Publishing episode pages, transcripts and show notes for searchnot Chartable
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Podpage
- Episode transcripts and search require the Pro plan at $29 a month
- Every monetisation tool, including the store, donations, sponsorships and ads, is excluded from the Basic plan
- Contact forms, email list building and multiple website users are also Pro only
- Basic allows one website user, so any collaborator means upgrading
- The advertised lower prices require annual payment, at $12 against $19 on Basic
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Podpage
Free- FreeFree
- Basic website
- Episode pages
- RSS sync
- Starter$12/month
- Custom domain
- No branding
- SEO tools
Which should you pick?
Choose Chartable if
- You need download analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want chart rankings.
Choose Podpage if
- You need automatic website creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want rss feed sync.
Questions people ask
- Is Chartable or Podpage better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and Podpage at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chartable or Podpage?
- Chartable starts at Free and Podpage at Free.
- Does Chartable or Podpage run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Chartable for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Chartable best used for?
- Chartable is most often used for podcast analytics, marketing attribution, chart tracking, growth measurement. Of those, podcast analytics and marketing attribution are not what Podpage is typically brought in for.
- What can Chartable do that Podpage cannot?
- Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. Podpage covers Automatic website creation, RSS feed sync, Episode transcripts, SEO optimization. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Chartable: How much does Megaphone (formerly Chartable) Professional plan cost?
The Professional plan is $99 per month and includes hosting, distribution, campaign management, analytics, monetization tools via Spotify Audience Network, and live chat support Monday through Friday 4am-9pm ET.
SourcePodpage: How much does Podpage Pro cost per year?
Podpage Pro is $228/year when billed annually ($19/month), compared to $348/year with monthly billing at $29/month. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
SourceChartable: What does the Enterprise plan cost?
Enterprise plan pricing is custom and requires contacting the company. It includes all Professional features plus API access, Metrics Export Service, and comprehensive monetization tools that scale with publisher growth.
SourcePodpage: Can I cancel my Podpage subscription anytime?
Yes, Podpage allows monthly or annual billing with the ability to cancel anytime. Upgrades and downgrades receive prorated credits. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
SourceChartable: Are there any trial periods or free options?
No trial period or free tier is mentioned on the Megaphone pricing page. Customers interested in Enterprise plans should contact the company for quotes and additional information.
SourcePodpage: What is the minimum commitment period for Podpage?
There is no minimum commitment. The 14-day free trial requires no credit card, and monthly plans can be cancelled at any time with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
SourceChartable: Does the Professional plan include unlimited users?
Yes, the Professional plan includes unlimited users with role-based permissions for managing team access and responsibilities.
SourcePodpage: What differentiates the Elite plan from Basic and Pro?
Elite adds AI features, advanced SEO analysis, and professional coaching at $59/month. It also syncs episodes every 30 minutes instead of every 4 hours (Basic) or hourly (Pro). Source: https://www.podpage.com/pricing
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