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Castos vs Podcast.co

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.

Castos

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Castos combines podcast distribution with analytics, private podcasts, video support, and paid plan options. Compare the monthly transcript and subscriber allowances with the needs of your podcast.

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Choose Podcast.co if you want podcast hosting, distribution, private feeds, publishing controls, and analytics in one service. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or download capacity beyond the listed plan allowances without discussing an upgrade.

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The facts

	Castos	Podcast.co
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, iPhone, Android	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Essentials: $19 a month	Lite: $19 a month
Plans published	4	3
Maker	Castos	Podcast.co
Website	castos.com	podcast.co
On podcast hosting platforms	#42 of 71	#38 of 71

Castos: what it does well

Provides an RSS feed and major-directory distribution.
Supports private and video podcasts.
Offers advanced podcast analytics.
Available on web, iOS, and Android.
Plans include specified monthly transcript allowances.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Essentials is $19 a month.
Essentials includes 10 transcripts per month.
The 14-day trial is time-limited.

Podcast.co: what it does well

One-click distribution to podcast directories
Scheduled or immediate episode publishing
Private podcasts via portal or private RSS
Analytics include locations and top platforms
Custom domains and subscriber tools

What to know first

No free plan
Monthly download allowances apply account-wide
Transcription costs $20 per month as an add-on
Plans have different user and download quotas

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