Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience real numbers from our own analytics — open to see them
–Visitors
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · counted by iTechGuides's own first-party analytics, bots removed, every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Podcast Analytics Software

PodcastStats.com vs Ausha

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score PodcastStats.com #2 in Podcast Analytics Software 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Try PodcastStats.com
Ausha #3 in Podcast Analytics Software 8.0/10 From $15/mo (annual) ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ausha

PodcastStats.com leads on 3 checks, Ausha on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePodcastStats.com · 8.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceAusha · $15/mo
  • Free planonly PodcastStats.com
  • Most featuresPodcastStats.com · 2 of 5

PodcastStats.com scores higher on our rubric for podcast analytics software: 8.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

PodcastStats.com offers free plan; Ausha doesn't. Ausha is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $19/mo. PodcastStats.com offers audience demographics; Ausha doesn't publish it. PodcastStats.com offers retention metrics; Ausha doesn't publish it.

PodcastStats.com is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing detailed analytics. Ausha is the better fit for creators wanting hosting plus analytics.

  • PodcastStats.com fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing detailed analytics

  • Ausha fits best

    Creators wanting hosting plus analytics

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature PodcastStats.com 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Ausha 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 8.0
Ranking #2 in Podcast Analytics Software #3 in Podcast Analytics Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing detailed analytics Creators wanting hosting plus analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo $15/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PodcastStats.com 2/5 · Ausha 0/5
Unique listeners Not published Not published
Audience demographics ✓ (best) Not published
Attribution tracking Not published Not published
Ranking charts Not published Not published
Retention metrics ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Tracked shows Not published Not published
Data retention Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time analytics with IAB-compliant bot filtering
  • Audience, device, platform, app and retention breakdowns
  • Free plan, REST API, webhooks and custom integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Advanced analytics and insights begin on the Premium plan
  • Custom integrations and multi-user accounts require Enterprise
  • Web access only; no listed desktop or mobile app
  • 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
Our verdict

PodcastStats.com is a web-based podcast analytics platform for independent podcasters, growing shows and podcast networks. It tracks downloads in real time and provides IAB-compliant bot filtering, geographic and demographic audience…

Read the review →

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,…

Read the review →
  1. PodcastStats.comPodcast Analytics Software 8.2Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial
  2. AushaPodcast Analytics Software 8.0From $15/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PodcastStats.com — where it wins

    • Real-time analytics with IAB-compliant bot filtering
    • Audience, device, platform, app and retention breakdowns
    • Free plan, REST API, webhooks and custom integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced analytics and insights begin on the Premium plan
    • Custom integrations and multi-user accounts require Enterprise
    • Web access only; no listed desktop or mobile app

  • 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
  • PodcastStats.com8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial

    Detailed podcast analytics with a free starting point and paid API access.

    Try PodcastStats.comFull verdict →
  • Ausha8.0/10 · From $15/mo (annual)

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

    Visit AushaFull verdict →

More comparisons

All podcast analytics software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated · How we research and update