Head-to-head · Podcast Hosting Platforms
RSS.com vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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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