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Head-to-head · Podcast Analytics Software

Ausha vs Open Podcast

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Ausha #3 in Podcast Analytics Software 8.0/10 From $15/mo (annual) ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ausha
Open Podcast #6 in Podcast Analytics Software 7.4/10 From €39/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Open Podcast

Ausha leads on 0 checks, Open Podcast on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAusha · 8.0/10
  • Most featuresOpen Podcast · 2 of 5

Ausha scores higher on our rubric for podcast analytics software: 8.0 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Open Podcast offers audience demographics; Ausha doesn't publish it. Open Podcast offers retention metrics; Ausha doesn't publish it.

Ausha is the better fit for creators wanting hosting plus analytics. Open Podcast is the better fit for agencies needing cross-platform reports.

  • Ausha fits best

    Creators wanting hosting plus analytics

  • Open Podcast fits best

    Agencies needing cross-platform reports

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Side by side

Feature Ausha 8.0/10 Visit ↗ Open Podcast 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.4
Ranking #3 in Podcast Analytics Software #6 in Podcast Analytics Software
Best for Creators wanting hosting plus analytics Agencies needing cross-platform reports
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $15/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR
Integrations 20 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ausha 0/5 · Open Podcast 2/5
Unique listeners Not published Not published
Audience demographics Not published ✓ (best)
Attribution tracking Not published Not published
Ranking charts Not published Not published
Retention metrics Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Tracked shows Not published 1 shows
Data retention Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, and downloads across hosting tiers
  • Advanced, IAB-compliant analytics with promotion and monetization tools
  • Distribution to major platforms, plus video support on Boost and higher plans
  • Combines Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and host analytics
  • Automates PDF delivery with custom periods and unlimited reports
  • Adds retention, demographics, exports, dashboards, SQL, and MCP access
Cons
  • There is no permanent free plan
  • Video podcast distribution starts on Boost and higher plans
  • API and webhooks are reserved for Supersonic and selected Pro plans
  • Starts at €39 per month with no permanent free plan
  • API-only platform coverage may limit accessibility for some teams
  • Advanced branding and customization require higher-priced Agency plans
Our verdict

Ausha is a cloud podcast platform for independent podcasters, companies, agencies, media organizations, networks, and brands. It brings hosting, RSS distribution, podcast websites, embedded players, analytics, promotion, monetization,…

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Open Podcast combines podcast analytics from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and podcast hosts into automated reports. It is aimed at individual podcasters, teams, agencies, larger podcast portfolios, and analytics developers. Its…

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  1. AushaPodcast Analytics Software 8.0From $15/mo (annual)
  2. Open PodcastPodcast Analytics Software 7.4From €39/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ausha — where it wins

    • Unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, and downloads across hosting tiers
    • Advanced, IAB-compliant analytics with promotion and monetization tools
    • Distribution to major platforms, plus video support on Boost and higher plans

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no permanent free plan
    • Video podcast distribution starts on Boost and higher plans
    • API and webhooks are reserved for Supersonic and selected Pro plans

  • Open Podcast — where it wins

    • Combines Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and host analytics
    • Automates PDF delivery with custom periods and unlimited reports
    • Adds retention, demographics, exports, dashboards, SQL, and MCP access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at €39 per month with no permanent free plan
    • API-only platform coverage may limit accessibility for some teams
    • Advanced branding and customization require higher-priced Agency plans
  • Ausha8.0/10 · From $15/mo (annual)

    A broad podcast platform combining hosting, IAB-compliant analytics, distribution, and monetization.

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  • Open Podcast7.4/10 · From €39/mo · 30-day trial

    A reporting-focused analytics platform for agencies managing podcast portfolios.

    Visit Open PodcastFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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