Head-to-head · Podcast Monetization Platforms
Supporting Cast vs Onion Podcasts
Supporting Cast leads on 0 checks, Onion Podcasts on 0, and 4 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 scoreSupporting Cast · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Onion Podcasts
- Most featuresOnion Podcasts · 3 of 4
Supporting Cast scores higher on our rubric for podcast monetization platforms: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Supporting Cast is the better fit for established shows needing premium subscriptions. Onion Podcasts is the better fit for creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds.
- Supporting Cast fits best
Established shows needing premium subscriptions
- Onion Podcasts fits best
Creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds
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Side by side
| Feature | Supporting Cast 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Onion Podcasts 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Podcast Monetization Platforms | #4 in Podcast Monetization Platforms |
| Best for | Established shows needing premium subscriptions | Creators wanting free hosting and paid feeds |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Free |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Android |
| Compliance | SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Supporting Cast 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 | Supporting Cast is a podcast subscription and private podcast delivery platform for independent shows, publishers, podcast networks, and organizations. It supports recurring memberships, one-time purchases, private feeds, premium delivery… 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
Supporting Cast — where it wins
- Flexible monthly, annual, pay-what-you-want, and one-time pricing
- Premium delivery through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and private RSS
- Advanced analytics with access controls and broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing varies by listener count, security requirements, migrations, and podcast volume
- The platform spans many audience features that may exceed a simple subscription need
- Directory distribution is limited to selected directories
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
- Supporting Cast9.4/10 · Pricing on request
A strong fit for established shows selling premium audio across major podcast apps.
Try Supporting CastFull 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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