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Podscribe
What Podscribe is
Podscribe measures advertising exposure, checks placements and attributes conversions across podcasts, streaming audio, YouTube simulcasts, connected TV and broadcast radio. Pulse combines attribution, incrementality and unified reporting; Verifi handles airchecks, delivery reporting and issue alerts; Scout supports show discovery, competitive intelligence and planning. Household-level pixel attribution links exposures to conversion events using pixels, IP-based matching and first-party purchase data. AI airchecks analyze speech and placement, flagging more than 18 delivery and compliance issues. Always-on incrementality testing is intended to measure conversions caused by campaigns that likely would not have happened otherwise. SmartServe adds targeting and control for direct podcast buys through a VAST tag. Research tools cover more than 25,000 shows, with information such as demographics, ad loads, renewal rates and advertiser spend trends. Conversion events can be sent through a Shopify app, JavaScript pixel, Google Tag Manager, mobile measurement partners or server-to-server methods. Podscribe says it has SOC 2 Type II security and IAB Tech Lab v2.2 measurement certification. Pricing starts at $250/mo; some offerings use additional platform fees, CPM rates or spend-based charges.
Who it suits
Podscribe is intended for brands, agencies and publishers measuring, verifying or optimizing audio, streaming and video campaigns. Its research tools may also suit teams comparing shows and planning placements.
What it does well
- Measures campaigns across audio, video and radio.
- Airchecks flag more than 18 issue types.
- Research covers more than 25,000 shows.
- Offers always-on incrementality testing.
- Conversion events have multiple listed integration methods.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Some prices use CPM or spend-based billing.
- Dedicated Slack channel is an optional add-on.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Optional Add-ons | per addon · Research & Planning · Dedicated Slack Channel · Google Sheet Sync | $1,500 a month |
| Radio Verification | monthly · Aircheck verification and monitoring; contributes to attribution quarterly minimum | $5,000 a month |
| Podcast & YouTube Simulcast | progressive CPM plus $250/month platform fee · First 2,000,000 at $1.50 CPM · next 3,000,000 at $1.35 CPM · next 5,000,000 at $1.20 CPM · next 15,000,000 at $1.05 CPM · 25M+ custom plan | On request |
| Streaming, Display, Video, OTT/CTV | progressive CPM plus $250/month platform fee · First 5,000,000 at $0.50 CPM · next 5,000,000 at $0.45 CPM · next 15,000,000 at $0.40 CPM · 25M+ custom plan | On request |
| Radio | percentage of monthly radio spend · 6.00% up to $150,000 spend · 5.50% up to $300,000 · 4.75% up to $500,000 · 3.50% up to $1,000,000 · 2.50% above $1,000,000 · $250/month platform fee | On request |
| SmartServe | added CPM based on enabled capabilities plus $250/month platform fee · Capability prices range from $0.25 to $2.00 CPM; AI Optimize $̶3̶.̶0̶0̶ $1.50 CPM through end of 2026 | On request |
As podscribe.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://podscribe.com/.
- Use the web platform or API.
- Select an offering such as Pulse, Verifi, Scout, or SmartServe based on your measurement needs.
- Connect conversion events through a listed method such as the Shopify app, JavaScript pixel, or Google Tag Manager.
- Contact Podscribe about the paid offering and any applicable fees.
Verdict
Podscribe brings attribution, placement verification and show research across several advertising channels. Review the pricing structure for the specific channel or add-on you need, since some charges depend on impressions or spend.
Questions
How much does Podscribe cost?
Pricing starts at $250/mo. Some offerings add a $250/month platform fee and use progressive CPM or spend-based pricing; optional add-ons are $1,500 a month, billed per addon.
Does Podscribe have a free plan?
No. Podscribe is listed as paid, with pricing from $250/mo.
What platforms does Podscribe support?
Podscribe is available on the web and through an API.
What does Podscribe measure?
It verifies placements, measures exposure, and attributes conversions across podcasts, streaming audio, YouTube simulcasts, CTV, and broadcast radio.
What integrations can send conversion events?
Options include a Shopify app, JavaScript pixel, Google Tag Manager, mobile measurement partners, and server-to-server methods.
What security and privacy details does Podscribe state?
It states SOC 2 Type II security and IAB Tech Lab v2.2 measurement certification. It says data processing is GDPR-compliant when a GDPR-compliant data privacy agreement is in place with the advertiser, and that data is stored in AWS cloud datacenters in the United States.
Facts from Podscribe's own pages
- Airchecks
- AI-driven airchecks automatically analyze speech and placement and flag more than 18 delivery and compliance issues. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- API
- The Help Center documents pulling data through the Podscribe API and sending reports through AWS S3. · help.podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Attribution
- Its household-level pixel attribution connects ad exposures to conversion events using pixels, IP-based matching, and first-party purchase data. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Podscribe Solutions are intended for brands, agencies, and publishers measuring, verifying, and optimizing audio, streaming, and video campaigns. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · podscribe.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Incrementality
- Always-on incrementality testing measures conversions campaigns caused that likely would not have happened without the campaign. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Conversion events can be sent through a Shopify app, JavaScript pixel, Google Tag Manager, mobile measurement partners, or server-to-server methods. · help.podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Podscribe says its data processing is GDPR-compliant when a GDPR-compliant data privacy agreement is in place with the advertiser, and stores data in AWS cloud datacenters in the United States. · help.podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Products
- Podscribe offers Pulse for attribution, incrementality, and unified reporting; Verifi for airchecks, delivery reporting, and issue alerts; and Scout for show discovery, competitive intelligence, and planning tools. · help.podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Research coverage
- Podscribe’s research tools provide details on more than 25,000 shows, including demographics, ad loads, renewal rates, and advertiser spend trends. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- Podscribe states that it has SOC 2 Type II security and IAB Tech Lab v2.2 measurement certification. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- SmartServe
- SmartServe provides programmatic-style targeting and control for direct podcast buys through a VAST tag. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The platform advertises dedicated customer and technical support from launch to scale, with a dedicated Slack channel available as an optional add-on. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Podscribe verifies ad placements, measures exposure, and attributes conversions across podcasts, streaming audio, YouTube simulcasts, CTV, and broadcast radio. · podscribe.com, 1 Oct 2026
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