Side by side
show.fm vs Vimeo
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 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).
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Choose Vimeo for video creation, hosting, and team review, with paid tiers adding an ad-free player and advanced production tools. Advanced is suited to teams that need the listed live event features. The free plan’s lifetime 1 GB content allowance may not suit ongoing video use.
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| show.fm | Vimeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Creator: $19 a month | Starter: $12 per seat a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Vimeo |
| Website | show.fm | vimeo.com |
| On podcast hosting platforms | #29 of 71 | #25 of 71 |
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.
Vimeo: what it does well
- Free plan does not expire.
- Paid player supports 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision.
- Creation tools include templates, editing, and GIF making.
- Shared folders and configurable review links support collaboration.
- Advanced includes simulcasting, Q&A, polls, and audience chat.
What to know first
- Free accounts have a 1 GB lifetime content limit.
- The 7-day trial is limited in duration.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
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