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RedCircle vs Wavve

RedCircle logo

RedCircle

Podcasting

Free podcast hosting with sponsorship opportunities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wavve logo

Wavve

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting and distribution

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RedCircle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: RedCircle the free Core plan is limited to 1 podcast; unlimited podcasts require the Growth plan at $14.99 per month; Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: RedCircle covers Sponsorship marketplace, Wavve covers Simple interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RedCircle and Wavve actually diverge.

Attributes where RedCircle and Wavve differ
AttributeRedCircleWavve
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20152018

Identical on both: 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 RedCircle

  • Sponsorship marketplace
  • Social media
  • Advertising networks
  • Privacy controls
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Wavve

  • Simple interface
  • Email services

Both cover

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Podcast website
  • Monetization
  • All podcast platforms
  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

RedCircle

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

Wavve

  • Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot RedCircle
  • Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot RedCircle
  • Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot RedCircle

Where each one falls short

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

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

Wavve

  • Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • Starter plan is single user with no team members
  • Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
  • The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
  • There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

RedCircle

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

Wavve

$10/month
  • Creator$10/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose RedCircle if

  • You need sponsorship marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social media.
RedCircle review

Choose Wavve if

  • You need simple interface.
  • You also want email services.
Wavve review

Questions people ask

Is RedCircle or Wavve better?
Neither clearly leads. RedCircle starts at Free and Wavve at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RedCircle or Wavve?
RedCircle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RedCircle and $10/month for Wavve.
Does RedCircle or Wavve run on more platforms?
RedCircle runs on Web, Ios, Android. Wavve runs on Web.
Can I use RedCircle for free?
Yes. RedCircle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.
What is RedCircle best used for?
RedCircle is most often used for hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads, monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces, selling paid subscriptions and exclusive episodes. Of those, hosting and distributing podcasts with unlimited storage and downloads and monetising a podcast through host-read and programmatic ad marketplaces are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.
What can RedCircle do that Wavve cannot?
RedCircle covers Sponsorship marketplace, Social media, Advertising networks, Privacy controls. Wavve covers Simple interface, Email services. Both handle Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Podcast website.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wavve: Is there a free trial available?

Wavve offers creators a Free Trial to try it out fully. The Free Trial allows for full unlimited content creation.

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Wavve: What are the billing cycle options?

You can choose monthly, 6-month, or annual billing. Annual plans receive the highest discount of 20% off.

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Wavve: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. There is no obligation with Wavve, so you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at anytime.

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Wavve: What is your refund policy?

Once you have paid for Wavve's services, there are no monetary refunds.

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Wavve: Are there usage limits on video creation?

There is no limit to the number of videos you can make.

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