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Head-to-head · Podcast Analytics Software

Ausha vs Podtrac

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
Podtrac #4 in Podcast Analytics Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Podtrac

Ausha leads on 0 checks, Podtrac on 5, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
  • Free planonly Podtrac
  • Most featuresPodtrac · 4 of 5

Ausha scores higher on our rubric for podcast analytics software: 8.0 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Podtrac offers free plan; Ausha doesn't. Podtrac offers unique listeners; Ausha doesn't publish it. Podtrac offers audience demographics; Ausha doesn't publish it. Podtrac offers attribution tracking; Ausha doesn't publish it. Podtrac offers ranking charts; Ausha doesn't publish it.

Ausha is the better fit for creators wanting hosting plus analytics. Podtrac is the better fit for shows needing certified measurement and rankings.

  • Ausha fits best

    Creators wanting hosting plus analytics

  • Podtrac fits best

    Shows needing certified measurement and rankings

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Side by side

Feature Ausha 8.0/10 Visit ↗ Podtrac 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.8
Ranking #3 in Podcast Analytics Software #4 in Podcast Analytics Software
Best for Creators wanting hosting plus analytics Shows needing certified measurement and rankings
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ausha 0/5 · Podtrac 4/5
Unique listeners Not published ✓ (best)
Audience demographics Not published ✓ (best)
Attribution tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Ranking charts Not published ✓ (best)
Retention metrics Not published Not published
Specs
Tracked shows Not published Not published
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
  • IAB-certified measurement is available in the base service
  • Reports cover downloads, unique audience, demographics, and rankings
  • Smart Links support promotion attribution and performance reporting
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
  • Unique audience reporting requires 1,000 or more monthly unique downloads
  • The dashboard is web-based rather than offered across multiple platforms
  • Advanced reporting and network features require paid 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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Podtrac is a web-based podcast measurement and growth platform for podcasters, publishers, networks, advertisers, and agencies. Its base measurement service is free and uses data collected through a Podtrac prefix. The platform focuses on…

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  1. AushaPodcast Analytics Software 8.0From $15/mo (annual)
  2. PodtracPodcast Analytics Software 7.8Free plan

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

  • Podtrac — where it wins

    • IAB-certified measurement is available in the base service
    • Reports cover downloads, unique audience, demographics, and rankings
    • Smart Links support promotion attribution and performance reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Unique audience reporting requires 1,000 or more monthly unique downloads
    • The dashboard is web-based rather than offered across multiple platforms
    • Advanced reporting and network features require paid plans
  • Ausha8.0/10 · From $15/mo (annual)

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

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  • Podtrac7.8/10 · Free plan

    A free measurement platform with certified analytics, audience insights, attribution, and rankings.

    Visit PodtracFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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