Side by side
podCloud vs Podfan
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 podCloud 
Free plan Web
Podfan combines podcast publishing pages with membership and donation options. Creators should account for Podfan and Stripe fees and check whether their listeners’ apps support its private feeds.
Visit PodfanThe facts
| podCloud | Podfan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Horizon: €6 a month | Essential: $12 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | podCloud | Not published |
| Website | podcloud.fr | pod.fan |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #27 of 71 | #31 of 71 |
podCloud: what it does well
Podfan: what it does well
- Free website includes episode discussions and updates
- Private member feeds allow unlimited downloads
- Creators can offer gift memberships and donations
- Payments go directly to the connected Stripe account
What to know first
- Podfan charges $0.30 per active member monthly
- Stripe charges 1.4% plus $0.30 per transaction
- Annual memberships incur an additional 5% Podfan fee
- Private feeds are unsupported by Spotify and Podbean
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