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Supermetrics vs Transistor

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Supermetrics

Marketing

Bring all your marketing data into one place

From
€49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transistor logo

Transistor

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting for businesses and creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Transistor has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Supermetrics every package includes only 1 core destination; sending the same data to a second destination is a paid extra; Transistor starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • They diverge on capability: Supermetrics covers Multi-source data connectors, Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Supermetrics and Transistor actually diverge.

Attributes where Supermetrics and Transistor differ
AttributeSupermetricsTransistor
Starting price€49/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Google-sheets, Data-studio, Excel, ApiWeb
CategoryMarketingPodcasting
Founded20102018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Supermetrics

  • Multi-source data connectors
  • Real-time data sync
  • Custom dimensions
  • Data blending
  • Scheduled reports
  • Data transformation
  • Visualization
  • Google Analytics

Only in Transistor

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • Private podcasting
  • Advanced analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Custom branding
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • Google Podcasts

Both cover

  • API access

What people use each for

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

Supermetrics

  • Pulling marketing platform data into Google Sheets, Looker Studio, Excel or Power BInot Transistor
  • Loading advertising data into BigQuery or Snowflake for reportingnot Transistor
  • Automating recurring client marketing reports at an agencynot Transistor

Transistor

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Supermetrics
  • Audio content publishingnot Supermetrics
  • Private subscriber managementnot Supermetrics

Where each one falls short

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

Supermetrics

  • Every package includes only 1 core destination; sending the same data to a second destination is a paid extra
  • The Starter plan at 49 EUR per month billed monthly includes 1 user, 3 data sources and 3 accounts per data source
  • Data refreshes are weekly on Starter, daily on Growth and hourly on Pro; on-demand refreshes require Enterprise
  • Refresh scheduling on those tiers is stated for Google Sheets only
  • Snowflake and BigQuery data warehouse destinations require the Enterprise package
  • SAML SSO is Enterprise only; lower tiers get basic single sign-on
  • Data transformations, data residency and region control, multiple teams and Management API access are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise carries no published price and is quote only
  • The 20% saving is only available on yearly billing
  • AI credits are metered per plan at 4,000 monthly on Starter and 12,000 on Growth

Transistor

  • Starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • Private podcast subscribers are capped at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Dynamic ad insertion and auto-posting to YouTube require the $49 per month Professional plan or higher
  • Removing Transistor branding requires the $99 per month Business plan
  • Enterprise plans above 250,000 monthly downloads start at $199 per month and require contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Supermetrics

€49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • 1 core destination
    • 3 data sources
    • 1 user
  • Growth$199/month
    • 1 core destination
    • 7 data sources
    • 2 users
  • Pro$499/month
    • 1 core destination
    • 10 data sources
    • 3 users

Transistor

Free
  • Starter$19/month
    • 20K monthly downloads
    • 50 private subscribers
    • Unlimited podcasts
  • Professional$49/month
    • 100K monthly downloads
    • 500 private subscribers
    • Dynamic ads
  • Business$99/month
    • 250K monthly downloads
    • 3K private subscribers
    • Branded removal
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom limits exceeding 250K downloads or 3K private subscribers

Which should you pick?

Choose Supermetrics if

  • You need multi-source data connectors.
  • You work on Web, Google-sheets, Data-studio, Excel, Api.
  • You also want real-time data sync.
Supermetrics review

Choose Transistor if

  • You need unlimited podcasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want private podcasting.
Transistor review

Questions people ask

Is Supermetrics or Transistor better?
Neither clearly leads. Supermetrics starts at €49/month and Transistor at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Supermetrics or Transistor?
Transistor has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €49/month for Supermetrics and Free for Transistor.
Does Supermetrics or Transistor run on more platforms?
Supermetrics runs on Web, Google-sheets, Data-studio, Excel, Api. Transistor runs on Web.
Can I use Transistor for free?
Yes. Transistor has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Supermetrics starts at €49/month.
What is Supermetrics best used for?
Supermetrics is most often used for pulling marketing platform data into google sheets, looker studio, excel or power bi, loading advertising data into bigquery or snowflake for reporting, automating recurring client marketing reports at an agency. Of those, pulling marketing platform data into google sheets, looker studio, excel or power bi and loading advertising data into bigquery or snowflake for reporting are not what Transistor is typically brought in for.
What can Supermetrics do that Transistor cannot?
Supermetrics covers Multi-source data connectors, Real-time data sync, Custom dimensions, Data blending. Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Private podcasting, Advanced analytics, Team collaboration. Both handle API access.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Supermetrics: How much does Supermetrics cost?

Supermetrics offers three subscription plans: Starter at EUR 49 per month, Growth at EUR 199 per month, and Pro at EUR 499 per month. Annual billing provides a 20% discount. Enterprise plans require a custom quote.

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Transistor: Does Transistor offer a free trial?

Yes, Transistor offers a 14-day free trial.

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Supermetrics: Can I add extra users or data sources to my Supermetrics plan?

Yes, additional features are available for all plans. Additional users cost EUR 29 to EUR 124 per month depending on plan tier, and additional data sources cost EUR 29 to EUR 37 per month. Additional destinations and ad accounts also carry separate monthly fees.

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Transistor: Can I save money by paying annually?

Yes, Transistor offers 12 months for the price of 10 when you pay yearly, representing a 17% discount.

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