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At a Glance
PodBean
PodBean
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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RSS.com
RSS.com
Star Rating
(65)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PodBean excels in its unlimited uploads feature, scoring a perfect 10.0, which allows podcasters to upload as much content as they want without worrying about storage limits. In contrast, RSS.com also offers unlimited downloads but scores slightly lower at 9.3, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of use is a standout feature for RSS.com, with a score of 9.8, making it particularly appealing for beginners. PodBean, while still user-friendly, has a lower score of 8.8, suggesting that some users may find it less intuitive.
  • G2 users highlight the quality of support as a significant differentiator, with RSS.com receiving an impressive score of 9.8. In comparison, PodBean's support quality is rated at 8.1, indicating that users may experience more challenges when seeking assistance.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the analytics capabilities of both platforms, but RSS.com shines with a perfect score of 10.0 for its insights feature, which helps podcasters track their performance effectively. PodBean, while still strong, has a lower score, suggesting that its analytics may not be as robust.
  • Reviewers say that PodBean's custom branding options, rated at 8.8, allow users to personalize their podcast channels effectively. However, RSS.com does not provide as many customization features, which may limit branding opportunities for users looking to create a unique identity.
  • Users report that both platforms offer live streaming capabilities, but PodBean's scoring of 9.5 indicates a more polished experience compared to RSS.com's 9.0, suggesting that PodBean may provide a more seamless live streaming service for podcasters.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PodBean
No pricing available
RSS.com
Student & NGO
$4.99
Per Month
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Free Trial
PodBean
No trial information available
RSS.com
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
18
9.5
48
Ease of Use
8.8
18
9.8
48
Ease of Setup
9.3
7
9.6
12
Ease of Admin
9.7
5
9.5
10
Quality of Support
8.1
16
9.8
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
5
9.6
8
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
15
10.0
48
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
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Not enough data
Management
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Marketing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
6
9.0
44
Internet
Not enough data
9.5
40
10.0
5
9.3
41
10.0
5
9.6
39
Not enough data
8.9
41
Podcast Tools
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.8
40
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
9.0
28
Monetization
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
8.6
28
Storage
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.9
22
Other Functionality
10.0
5
9.3
41
10.0
5
9.6
39
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.3
27
Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PodBean
PodBean
RSS.com
RSS.com
PodBean and RSS.com are categorized as Podcast Hosting
Unique Categories
PodBean
PodBean is categorized as Video Hosting
RSS.com
RSS.com has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PodBean
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
RSS.com
RSS.com
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
PodBean
PodBean
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
RSS.com
RSS.com
Broadcast Media
16.1%
Entertainment
12.9%
Media Production
8.1%
Higher Education
8.1%
Sports
4.8%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
PodBean
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jennifer L.
JL
Jennifer L.
Verified User in Alternative Medicine

I like that I can easily add new episodes to my podcast. The setup is intuitive and straightforward, so that is appreciated. Podbean is also cost-friendly for small businesses or solopreneurs.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian S.
BS
Brian S.
Verified User in Computer Software

Everything. I told them I had a lot of content I need to upload and they told me I could do it via FTP. I told them I would need their system to extract the ID3 metadata from files while creating episodes and they ASSURED me that it can. It can't. I spent a...

RSS.com
RSS.com
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Justin K.
JK
Justin K.
Verified User in Sports

The site makes it incredibly easy to create and distribute podcasts from the ground up. Very easy to use system and gives plenty of options for customization, monetization, etc. I've used a couple different podcasting services and this one has been the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Sandro K.
SK
Sandro K.
Verified User in Entertainment

There is, fortunately, nothing of substance to say negative about this project, only that it might not be as widely known and used as other podcasting platforms are.

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PodBean
PodBean Alternatives
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RSS.com
RSS.com Alternatives
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Discussions
PodBean
PodBean Discussions
If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
1 comment
MP
According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
PodBean has no more discussions with answers
RSS.com
RSS.com Discussions
What is RSS and its function?
2 comments
Alberto B.
AB
RSS can have different meanings. One of the most common uses of RSS is Really Simple Syndication, which consist in the so called "RSS feeds". RSS feeds...Read more
What does RSS include?
1 comment
Ashley G.
AG
for me it includes everything a beginning podcaster needs such as - Unlimited downloads, episodes, and audio storage - Episode transcripts for podcast...Read more
What is RSS.com used for?
1 comment
Aman K.
AK
The text is already in English.Read more