Side by side
Podcast Machine vs show.fm
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 Web
Visit Podcast Machine 
Free plan APIWeb
show.fm brings episode workflows, booking, hosting, and automation together for podcast teams. The free plan is limited, while paid options start at $19/mo (annual).
Visit show.fmThe facts
| Podcast Machine | show.fm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $5 a month | Creator: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | podcastmachine.com | show.fm |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #33 of 71 | #29 of 71 |
Podcast Machine: what it does well
show.fm: what it does well
- Booking pages handle calendars, intake, and confirmations.
- Confirmed bookings automatically create episodes.
- Hosting is included on every plan.
- Exports include episodes, audio, transcripts, notes, and contacts.
What to know first
- Free plan limits output to two episodes monthly.
- Free plan includes no AI credits.
- Free plan includes one staff seat.
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