PodView
7.3#6 in podcast website buildersFrom $5.99 a monthFree planWeb
VisitPodView vs Seriously Simple Podcasting
Seriously Simple Podcasting
7.7#4 in podcast website buildersFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PodView | Seriously Simple Podcasting |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Built-in analytics are first-party and cookieless; paid plans add per-episode plays, completion and drop-off metrics. | The free Seriously Simple Stats add-on tracks listens by episode, date range and listening source, while Castos adds geographic, device, platform and subscriber analytics. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Anchor, Transistor, Captivate, Simplecast, Podbean, Megaphone, RSS.com and Spreaker. | Castos lists Zapier, MemberSpace, Shopify, Elementor, Descript, Kit, Paid Memberships Pro, Stripe, PayPal and MemberPress integrations. |
| Licence | Terms say the PodView platform, code, themes and features are owned by the company and may not be copied, modified or distributed. | The public repository identifies the plugin as GPL-2.0 licensed open-source software. |
| Product | PodView builds podcast websites with episode pages, show notes, search, and custom domains. | Seriously Simple Podcasting is a WordPress plugin for hosting and publishing podcast episodes from WordPress when paired with Castos. |
| Self-hosting | PodView hosts the website layer; the podcast host continues to store audio and the RSS feed. | The plugin can be installed by downloading a ZIP from WordPress.org, uploading it through Plugins > Add New, activating it and configuring Podcast > Settings. |
| Support | PodView provides a contact page for support inquiries. | Castos says it holds a weekly video call to help users set up its dashboard or Seriously Simple Podcasting. |
PodView plans
- FreeFree
- Indie$5.99 a month
- Creator$9.99 a month
- Producer$19.99 a month
Seriously Simple Podcasting plans
- Seriously Simple PodcastingFree
- Seriously Simple Podcasting pluginFree
- Castos Essentials$19 a month
- Essentials$19 a month
- Growth$49 a month
- Castos Growth$49 a month
Pick PodView if…
PodView suits independent podcasters and creators who want a website without building one from scratch. It may also suit shows seeking email, review, or guest tools, depending on their chosen plan.
Pick Seriously Simple Podcasting if…
It suits podcasters who publish through WordPress and want to manage multiple shows and feeds from one site. Castos hosting is relevant for users who need the separate hosting service alongside the plugin.