Head-to-head · Podcast Monetization Platforms
Supercast vs Onion Podcasts
Supercast leads on 0 checks, Onion Podcasts on 1, and 3 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 scoreSupercast · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Onion Podcasts
- Most featuresOnion Podcasts · 3 of 4
Supercast scores higher on our rubric for podcast monetization platforms: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Onion Podcasts offers free plan; Supercast doesn't.
Supercast is the better fit for subscription-first podcast businesses. Onion Podcasts is the better fit for creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds.
- Supercast fits best
Subscription-first podcast businesses
- Onion Podcasts fits best
Creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds
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Side by side
| Feature | Supercast 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Onion Podcasts 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Podcast Monetization Platforms | #4 in Podcast Monetization Platforms |
| Best for | Subscription-first podcast businesses | Creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $0.59/unit/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Supercast 0/4 · Onion Podcasts 3/4 | ||
| Premium episodes | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Private podcast feeds | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Community tools | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Listener donations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Transaction fee | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Member limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Supercast is a podcast subscription platform for independent podcasters, publishers, and content networks. It combines premium content hosting with private subscriber feeds, subscription plans, promotions, landing pages, email tools, and… Read the review → |
Onion Podcasts combines podcast hosting, distribution, listening, and monetization in one platform. It is designed for creators who want to publish shows through open RSS feeds while offering paid subscription tiers, premium content, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Supercast — where it wins
- Private feeds, premium hosting, and subscription promotions
- Advanced subscriber analytics, reporting, and feed security alerts
- Multi-show bundles plus YouTube and Vimeo video-feed support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan for testing before committing
- Stripe transaction and recurring billing fees are additional
- Custom plan pricing is not listed for larger networks
Onion Podcasts — where it wins
- Free hosting with open RSS distribution
- Stripe subscription tiers and private RSS feeds
- Premium extras, comments, and polls for communities
Where it doesn't
- Creator and listener apps are limited to web and Android
- Monetization depends on creators setting up Stripe tiers
- Advanced hosting options are not shown in the published plan
- Supercast9.2/10 · Paid
A focused subscription platform with private feeds, analytics, bundles, and video support.
Visit SupercastFull verdict → - Onion Podcasts8.8/10 · Free plan
A focused free option for creators selling premium podcast access.
Visit Onion PodcastsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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