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Head-to-head · Podcast Analytics Software

Open Podcast vs Podscribe

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Open Podcast #6 in Podcast Analytics Software 7.4/10 From €39/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Open Podcast
Podscribe #7 in Podcast Analytics Software 7.2/10 From $250/mo ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Podscribe

Open Podcast leads on 1 check, Podscribe on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpen Podcast · 7.4/10
  • Most featuresPodscribe · 4 of 5

Open Podcast scores higher on our rubric for podcast analytics software: 7.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Podscribe offers unique listeners; Open Podcast doesn't publish it. Podscribe offers attribution tracking; Open Podcast doesn't publish it. Podscribe offers ranking charts; Open Podcast doesn't publish it. Open Podcast offers retention metrics; Podscribe doesn't publish it.

Open Podcast is the better fit for agencies needing cross-platform reports. Podscribe is the better fit for advertisers needing attribution and lift measurement.

  • Open Podcast fits best

    Agencies needing cross-platform reports

  • Podscribe fits best

    Advertisers needing attribution and lift measurement

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Side by side

Feature Open Podcast 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Podscribe 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.2
Ranking #6 in Podcast Analytics Software #7 in Podcast Analytics Software
Best for Agencies needing cross-platform reports Advertisers needing attribution and lift measurement
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $250/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Support Email Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 5 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Open Podcast 2/5 · Podscribe 4/5
Unique listeners Not published ✓ (best)
Audience demographics ✓ ✓
Attribution tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Ranking charts Not published ✓ (best)
Retention metrics ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Tracked shows 1 shows Not published
Data retention Not published 60 mo
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Connects ad exposure to site visits and purchases with multi-touch attribution
  • Adds incrementality testing, reach, frequency, and audience-overlap reporting
  • Covers podcast, streaming, CTV, video, YouTube, and radio campaigns
Cons
  • 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
  • Requires a $250 monthly platform fee before usage charges
  • Impression-based pricing adds cost as campaign volume increases
  • No standard free trial is offered
Our verdict

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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Podscribe is a measurement platform for advertisers, agencies, and publishers running podcast, streaming-audio, YouTube, CTV, video, and radio campaigns. Its core use case is connecting advertising exposure with outcomes through…

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  1. Open PodcastPodcast Analytics Software 7.4From €39/mo · 30-day trial
  2. PodscribePodcast Analytics Software 7.2From $250/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Podscribe — where it wins

    • Connects ad exposure to site visits and purchases with multi-touch attribution
    • Adds incrementality testing, reach, frequency, and audience-overlap reporting
    • Covers podcast, streaming, CTV, video, YouTube, and radio campaigns

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a $250 monthly platform fee before usage charges
    • Impression-based pricing adds cost as campaign volume increases
    • No standard free trial is offered
  • Open Podcast7.4/10 · From €39/mo · 30-day trial

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

    Visit Open PodcastFull verdict →
  • Podscribe7.2/10 · From $250/mo

    A broad measurement platform for advertisers that need attribution, lift testing, and cross-channel reporting.

    Visit PodscribeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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