Side by side
mowPod vs Zencastr
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.
Free plan Web
Choose mowPod if you want paid podcast promotion with targeting and reporting, or want to browse podcast rankings through Charts. Look elsewhere if you need a completed Boost campaign to be refundable or require campaign statistics immediately.
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Free plan iPhoneWeb
Zencastr combines recording, editing, transcription, and podcast publishing in one creator platform. Its free plan includes substantial recording and storage allowances, with a six-participant cap.
Visit ZencastrThe facts
| mowPod | Zencastr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | mowPod Boost: $0.90, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mowpod.com | zencastr.com |
| On podcast advertising platforms | #6 of 24 | #10 of 24 |
mowPod: what it does well
- Boost campaigns can target geography, age, interests, and device
- Reports include impressions, downloads, geography, devices, and engagement
- Charts offers current and historical Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings
- Charts can be explored without a login
- Boost says card data is processed by Stripe and not stored by mowPod
What to know first
- Boost campaigns are paid
- Boost statistics may take about two hours to appear
- Completed Boost campaigns are not refundable
- Full refund cancellation requires an email within 60 minutes during regular business hours
Zencastr: what it does well
- Separate tracks for each participant
- Free sessions support up to six participants
- Guests can join by link without registration
- Automatic transcription and editing tools
- Free hosting with unlimited podcast distribution
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to six participants
- Free plan includes five podcast shows
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