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Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms

RSS.com vs Ausha

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score RSS.com #4 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit RSS.com
Ausha #13 in Podcast Hosting Platforms 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ausha

RSS.com leads on 1 check, Ausha on 0, and 5 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 scoreRSS.com · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly RSS.com

RSS.com scores higher on our rubric for podcast hosting platforms: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #13.

RSS.com offers free plan; Ausha doesn't.

RSS.com is the better fit for creators wanting free hosting with video tools. Ausha is the better fit for teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools.

  • RSS.com fits best

    Creators wanting free hosting with video tools

  • Ausha fits best

    Teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools

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Side by side

Feature RSS.com 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Ausha 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.2
Ranking #4 in Podcast Hosting Platforms #13 in Podcast Hosting Platforms
Best for Creators wanting free hosting with video tools Teams needing broad publishing and marketing tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $15/mo $15/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RSS.com 4/4 · Ausha 4/4
RSS feed ✓ ✓
Monetization tools ✓ ✓
Private podcasts ✓ ✓
Video podcast support ✓ ✓
Specs
Directory distribution Major directories Major directories
Monthly upload hours Not checked yet Not checked yet
Analytics level Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited episodes and audio
  • Distributes automatically to major podcast directories
  • Paid tiers add transcripts, monetization, video, and API access
  • Free first-episode hosting with distribution to major listening platforms
  • Paid plans include unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, downloads, and distribution
  • Video, AI transcription, advanced analytics, and monetization tools span higher tiers
Cons
  • Advanced features require paid plans
  • Plus supports one podcast
  • The broadest video and API features require Max
  • The free plan hosts only the first episode
  • Video distribution allowances are limited by monthly hours on paid tiers
  • API, webhooks, private playlists, and deeper analytics require Supersonic
Our verdict

RSS.com is a web-based podcast hosting platform for independent creators, organizations, and podcast networks. It provides public RSS feeds, podcast websites, embeddable players, episode scheduling and publishing, analytics, transcripts,…

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Ausha is a podcast hosting and growth platform for independent podcasters, companies, agencies, networks, and brands. It combines RSS distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major listening platforms with podcast websites,…

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  1. RSS.comPodcast Hosting Platforms 9.1Free plan
  2. AushaPodcast Hosting Platforms 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • RSS.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited episodes and audio
    • Distributes automatically to major podcast directories
    • Paid tiers add transcripts, monetization, video, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced features require paid plans
    • Plus supports one podcast
    • The broadest video and API features require Max
  • Ausha — where it wins

    • Free first-episode hosting with distribution to major listening platforms
    • Paid plans include unlimited hosting, storage, episodes, downloads, and distribution
    • Video, AI transcription, advanced analytics, and monetization tools span higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan hosts only the first episode
    • Video distribution allowances are limited by monthly hours on paid tiers
    • API, webhooks, private playlists, and deeper analytics require Supersonic
  • RSS.com9.1/10 · Free plan

    A flexible podcast host with a free tier and paid video, analytics, and monetization features.

    Visit RSS.comFull verdict →
  • Ausha8.2/10 · Paid

    A broad podcast platform for publishing, audience growth, video, analytics, and monetization.

    Visit AushaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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