show.fm vs Guestio

show.fm9.4Visit Guestio8.6Visit

Higher score show.fm #1 in Podcast Guest Booking Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit show.fm

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

• show.fm fits best

  Full-service podcast teams

• Guestio fits best

  Mobile-first podcast marketplaces

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Side by side

Feature	show.fm 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Guestio 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Podcast Guest Booking Software	#5 in Podcast Guest Booking Software
Best for	Full-service podcast teams	Mobile-first podcast marketplaces
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features show.fm 4/5 · Guestio 4/5
Guest marketplace	✓	✓
Guest matching	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest scheduling	✓	✓
Guest relationship tools	✓	✓
Custom intake forms	✓	✓
Specs
Calendar sync	Two_way	None
Our review
Pros	Two-way Google Calendar scheduling with booking links and intake forms Guest portals, cross-show guest records, and rebooking workflows Hosting, RSS distribution, automations, and AI-assisted production tools	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
Cons	Free plan is limited to one show, two episodes monthly, and one booking link Advanced team and white-label features require higher-tier plans The platform is approaching beta, which may not suit teams seeking a mature product	Calendar synchronization is not included Free plan has limited monthly pitches Advanced booking-flow features require the Pro plan
Our verdict	show.fm is a podcast operations platform for independent podcasters, production teams, and podcast networks. It brings guest scheduling, preparation, collaboration, publishing, hosting, analytics, and AI-assisted research into one… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• show.fm — where it wins

  • Two-way Google Calendar scheduling with booking links and intake forms
  • Guest portals, cross-show guest records, and rebooking workflows
  • Hosting, RSS distribution, automations, and AI-assisted production tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one show, two episodes monthly, and one booking link
  • Advanced team and white-label features require higher-tier plans
  • The platform is approaching beta, which may not suit teams seeking a mature product

• 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

• show.fm9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad podcast operations hub for teams that need booking, production, and publishing in one place.

  Visit show.fmFull verdict →
• Guestio8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  Visit GuestioFull verdict →