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Zencastr vs Blubrry

Zencastr logo

Zencastr

Software

Free podcast recording in your browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Blubrry logo

Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zencastr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Zencastr the pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales; Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • They diverge on capability: Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zencastr and Blubrry actually diverge.

Attributes where Zencastr and Blubrry differ
AttributeZencastrBlubrry
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Wordpress
Founded20152005

Identical on both: 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 Zencastr

  • Browser-based recording
  • Separate tracks
  • Automatic postproduction
  • Video recording
  • Lossless audio
  • Cloud storage
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive

Only in Blubrry

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

Both cover

  • Privacy controls
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Zencastr

  • Recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guestnot Blubrry
  • Recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installsnot Blubrry
  • Publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspacenot Blubrry

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Zencastr
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Zencastr
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot Zencastr

Where each one falls short

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

Zencastr

  • The pricing page lists no dollar amount for any tier; the paid Enterprise tier is marked Custom and requires contacting sales
  • The free tier caps a session at 6 participants
  • The free tier caps video streaming quality at 1080p
  • The free tier is limited to 5 podcast shows and 4 seats

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

Pricing, plan by plan

Zencastr

Free
  • HobbyistFree
    • 8 hours/month audio
    • MP3 quality
    • Up to 2 guests
  • Professional$20/month
    • Unlimited recording
    • WAV lossless quality
    • Video recording

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Zencastr if

  • You need browser-based recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want separate tracks.
Zencastr review

Choose Blubrry if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want distribution.
Blubrry review

Questions people ask

Is Zencastr or Blubrry better?
Neither clearly leads. Zencastr starts at Free and Blubrry at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zencastr or Blubrry?
Zencastr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Zencastr and $12/month for Blubrry.
Does Zencastr or Blubrry run on more platforms?
Zencastr runs on Web. Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress.
Can I use Zencastr for free?
Yes. Zencastr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blubrry starts at $12/month.
What is Zencastr best used for?
Zencastr is most often used for recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guest, recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installs, publishing recorded episodes and clips from one workspace. Of those, recording remote podcast interviews with separate local tracks per guest and recording video podcasts in the browser without guest software installs are not what Blubrry is typically brought in for.
What can Zencastr do that Blubrry cannot?
Zencastr covers Browser-based recording, Separate tracks, Automatic postproduction, Video recording. Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. Both handle Privacy controls, Web support.
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