Listener
5.8#20 in podcast analytics softwareFrom $49 a monthWeb
VisitListener vs OP3
What both publish
| Fact | Listener | OP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The site presents the product for podcast networks, individual podcasters, agencies, and studios; its brands and sponsors use case is marked coming soon. | The project describes its intended users as podcasters and podcast hosting companies. |
| Integrations | The integrations page names Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Eventbrite, Shopify, and Patreon among supported or planned connections. | The setup page specifically mentions Megaphone, Transistor and Castopod as hosts that can add OP3 through dashboard settings or support. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says Listener does not sell personal data and shares information with third parties when needed to provide services, comply with law, or protect the company. | OP3 says it stores basic request attributes, hashes and encrypts listener IP addresses before storage, and does not join IP addresses with third-party data or services. |
| Purpose | Listener is a podcast analytics and intelligence platform that unifies audience performance across audio, video, and social in one dashboard. | OP3 is a free, open-source podcast prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy. |
Listener plans
- Essential$49 a month
- Pro$249 a month
- Network$1,000 a month
OP3 plans
- FreeFree
- OP3 Sponsorship$100 a month
Pick Listener if…
Listener suits podcasters, networks, agencies, and studios that need analytics across multiple publishing and social platforms. Teams needing dedicated support can consider the Network plan.
Pick OP3 if…
OP3 suits podcasters and podcast hosting companies that want download analytics through a feed prefix. It may also suit users who want public stats pages or API access to collected data.