Guestio vs Codie Dog

Guestio8.6Visit CDCodie Dog8.5Visit

Higher score Guestio #5 in Podcast Guest Booking Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Guestio

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CD Codie Dog #6 in Podcast Guest Booking Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Codie Dog

• Guestio fits best

  Mobile-first podcast marketplaces

• Codie Dog fits best

  Free marketplace-based booking

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Side by side

Feature	Guestio 8.6/10 Visit ↗	CDCodie Dog 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Podcast Guest Booking Software	#6 in Podcast Guest Booking Software
Best for	Mobile-first podcast marketplaces	Free marketplace-based booking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Guestio 4/5 · Codie Dog 4/5
Guest marketplace	✓	✓
Guest matching	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Guest scheduling	✓	✓
Guest relationship tools	✓	✓
Custom intake forms	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Calendar sync	None	None
Our review
Pros	Guest marketplace with profiles, categories, and tag browsing Unified booking dashboard with messaging and communication history Web, iOS, and Android coverage with proposed-time scheduling	Free guest directory with topic, expertise, and availability filters AI research briefs, interview questions, and show rundowns Scheduling, recurring availability, notes, and file sharing included
Cons	Calendar synchronization is not included Free plan has limited monthly pitches Advanced booking-flow features require the Pro plan	Web-only access Internal scheduling without external calendar synchronization Focused specifically on podcast guest booking
Our verdict	Guestio is a web and mobile marketplace for podcast hosts, content creators, and guests. Hosts can browse guest profiles, find shows, coordinate appearances, exchange messages, access press kits, and manage bookings from one dashboard.… Read the review →	Codie Dog is a web-based marketplace for podcast hosts and expert guests. Hosts can search a guest directory by topic, category, expertise, and availability, send interview requests, and organize upcoming conversations. Guests can create… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Guestio — where it wins

  • Guest marketplace with profiles, categories, and tag browsing
  • Unified booking dashboard with messaging and communication history
  • Web, iOS, and Android coverage with proposed-time scheduling

  Where it doesn't

  • Calendar synchronization is not included
  • Free plan has limited monthly pitches
  • Advanced booking-flow features require the Pro plan

• Codie Dog — where it wins

  • Free guest directory with topic, expertise, and availability filters
  • AI research briefs, interview questions, and show rundowns
  • Scheduling, recurring availability, notes, and file sharing included

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access
  • Internal scheduling without external calendar synchronization
  • Focused specifically on podcast guest booking

• Guestio8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A mobile-first marketplace that connects podcast hosts and guests with booking tools.

  Visit GuestioFull verdict →
• CDCodie Dog8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free marketplace for finding, scheduling, and preparing podcast guests.

  Visit Codie DogFull verdict →