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Megaphone vs Podspace Ads
Both stand on podcast advertising platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Choose Megaphone if your podcast operation needs hosting, broad distribution, advanced reporting, dynamic ad insertion, and monetization tools in one web platform. Professional is the listed starting plan, while Enterprise adds API access and metrics export. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a non-web platform.
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Podspace Ads combines multiple podcast ad formats with audience targeting and show-level exclusions. Advertisers need to contact Podspace for Ads pricing and support.
Visit Podspace AdsThe facts
| Megaphone | Podspace Ads | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $99 a month | Mini: €4.90 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Megaphone | Not published |
| Website | megaphone.spotify.com | podspace.com |
| On podcast advertising platforms | #15 of 24 | #19 of 24 |
Megaphone: what it does well
- RSS feeds and major-directory distribution
- Advanced analytics, targeting, and measurement
- Dynamic ad insertion is supported
- Supports video podcasts
- Includes advertiser marketplace and publisher sales tools
What to know first
- There is no free plan
- Professional costs $99 a month
- The service runs on the web
Podspace Ads: what it does well
- More than 400 connected podcasts are reported.
- Targets interests, location, and other attributes.
- Hush-list excludes shows or categories.
- Dynamic ads reach Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Offers smart bidding through major demand-side platforms.
What to know first
- No Ads-specific price is listed.
- Ads is an Enterprise feature with custom pricing.
- The listed platform is web.
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