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Castee vs Seriously Simple Podcasting
Both stand on podcast website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Castee combines RSS-based site creation with editing, analytics and SEO tools. Check plan limits for features such as the submissions inbox, guest and host management, and blog publishing.
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Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
The free plugin provides WordPress-based podcast publishing and feed control, with support for multiple shows. Hosting is separate, with a 14-day trial and paid plans starting at $19 a month.
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| Castee | Seriously Simple Podcasting | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Creator: $1,915 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | castee.fm | castos.com |
| On podcast website builders | #4 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
Castee: what it does well
- RSS import and sync are included on every plan.
- Free plan includes one website and podcast.
- Custom domains and free SSL on Creator.
- Sites publish as static HTML through a global CDN.
- Free plan includes basic analytics and SEO.
What to know first
- Imports only cover episodes in the public feed.
- Ownership verification is required to publish.
- Blog publishing is limited to Creator and Studio.
- Paid plans start at $15/mo (annual).
Seriously Simple Podcasting: what it does well
- Publishes from WordPress to major podcast directories.
- One site can manage multiple podcasts and feeds.
- Includes episode-level statistics.
- Plugin is open source and free.
What to know first
- Castos hosting is a separate paid service.
- The 14-day trial account is frozen without an upgrade.
- Paid hosting plans start at $19 a month.
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