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Supermetrics vs Transistor.fm

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Supermetrics

Marketing

Bring all your marketing data into one place

From
€49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Transistor.fm

Podcasting

The podcast host built for professional broadcasters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Transistor.fm 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.fm add-on pricing for transcription services is listed but actual prices omitted from display
  • They diverge on capability: Supermetrics covers Multi-source data connectors, Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Supermetrics and Transistor.fm actually diverge.

Attributes where Supermetrics and Transistor.fm differ
AttributeSupermetricsTransistor.fm
Starting price€49/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Google-sheets, Data-studio, Excel, ApiWeb, Mobile
CategoryMarketingPodcasting
Founded20102016

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
  • API access
  • Data transformation
  • Visualization

Only in Transistor.fm

  • Unlimited episodes
  • Automatic transcription
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom player
  • Email newsletters
  • White-label options
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify

Both cover

  • GDPR compliant

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.fm
  • Loading advertising data into BigQuery or Snowflake for reportingnot Transistor.fm
  • Automating recurring client marketing reports at an agencynot Transistor.fm

Transistor.fm

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Supermetrics
  • Video podcast publishingnot Supermetrics
  • AI transcriptionnot Supermetrics
  • Dynamic ad insertionnot Supermetrics
  • Private podcast networksnot 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.fm

  • Add-on pricing for transcription services is listed but actual prices omitted from display
  • Enterprise pricing lacks specificity and requires direct contact
  • Private subscriber limits appear restrictive for scaling large networks
  • No transparent usage overage costs shown

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.fm

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.fm if

  • You need unlimited episodes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want automatic transcription.
Transistor.fm review

Questions people ask

Is Supermetrics or Transistor.fm better?
Neither clearly leads. Supermetrics starts at €49/month and Transistor.fm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Supermetrics or Transistor.fm?
Transistor.fm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €49/month for Supermetrics and Free for Transistor.fm.
Does Supermetrics or Transistor.fm run on more platforms?
Supermetrics runs on Web, Google-sheets, Data-studio, Excel, Api. Transistor.fm runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Transistor.fm for free?
Yes. Transistor.fm 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.fm is typically brought in for.
What can Supermetrics do that Transistor.fm cannot?
Supermetrics covers Multi-source data connectors, Real-time data sync, Custom dimensions, Data blending. Transistor.fm covers Unlimited episodes, Automatic transcription, Advanced analytics, Custom player. Both handle GDPR compliant.

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.fm: Does Transistor.fm offer a free trial?

Yes, Transistor offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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.fm: What's the least expensive plan?

The Starter plan costs $19 per month USD and includes 20K monthly downloads, 50 private subscribers, unlimited podcasts, and unlimited collaborators.

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