Side by side
Castopod vs Pinecast
Both stand on podcast hosting platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Visit Castopod 
Free plan Web
Choose Pinecast if you want podcast hosting with distribution, analytics, a website, and monetization tools together. Its free plan has firm show, episode, and file-size limits; Starter or paid add-ons cost extra for additional tools.
Visit PinecastThe facts
| Castopod | Pinecast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: €9.96 a month | Starter plan: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Maker | Castopod | Not published |
| Website | castopod.org | pinecast.com |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #14 of 71 | #18 of 71 |
Castopod: what it does well
Pinecast: what it does well
- Submits shows to six named podcast apps.
- Near-real-time analytics include CSV downloads and adjustable detail.
- Tip Jar supports subscriptions and private premium episodes.
- Creates customizable podcast websites without coding.
- Notifications can go by email, Slack, Discord, or webhooks.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to two shows and 10 episodes.
- Free plan limits file sizes to 48MB.
- Starter costs $10 a month.
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