CastDesk
6.4#17 in private podcast platformsFrom $499 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitCastDesk vs Hypecast Analytics
Hypecast Analytics
8.1#1 in podcast analytics softwareFrom $139 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CastDesk | Hypecast Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Built-in employee segmentation and KPI tools show how employees react to content and which episodes are popular. | Analytics cover episode plays, completion, drop-off, growth, listener groups, cohorts and funnel reports, with aggregated GDPR-oriented reporting. |
| Headquarters | San Mateo, California, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | The site names Active Directory, Okta, Ping Identity, and OneLogin for single sign-on, and says access can be restricted using Active Directory groups and HRIS attributes. | Native connections include Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Staffbase, Haiilo, Unily, private Spotify and Apple feeds, and SCORM LMS platforms. |
| Recording | Its built-in recording studio lets users create and edit episodes in a web browser and reuse audio from uploaded videos without installing additional software. | Its virtual studio records studio-quality audio and video remotely, and guests can join from any device. |
| Security | CastDesk says podcasts are hosted in an Amazon cloud SOC-1 security facility and protected with AES 256-bit encryption. | Hypecast states that it is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, with customer data stored in Germany and processing in the EU. |
| Support | The Help and Support page says documentation is coming soon and directs users to contact the company with questions. | The company offers a named customer-success contact, onboarding, training, ongoing optimization, and quarterly KPI reviews. |
CastDesk plans
- Teams$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Hypecast Analytics plans
- Hypecast Studio for DesktopFree
- Small$139 a month
- Medium$499 a month
- Large$899 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick CastDesk if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Hypecast Analytics if…
Hypecast Analytics is positioned for enterprise teams handling internal communications, HR, learning and development, or corporate podcasts. Its desktop app may also suit teams wanting recording and rendering to stay local without an account.