Podcast Hosting
RedCirclevsRSS.com
Compare RedCircle and RSS.com side by side. See pricing, features, and which is right for your podcast.
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | RedCircle | RSS.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 1 podcast, unlimited storage/bandwidth | 1 podcast, unlimited episodes, 90-day analytics |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | RedCircle | RSS.com |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Storage | ||
| Unlimited Bandwidth | ||
| Dynamic Ad Insertion | ||
| Transcription | ||
| Video Support | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Monetization | ||
| Custom Website | ||
| Team Members | ||
| API Access |
RedCircle Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous free tier with unlimited storage
- Innovative cross-promotion marketplace
- Host-read ads keep 70% revenue
Cons
- 500 weekly downloads required for monetization
- No native video (waveform visualization only)
- No custom website builder
RSS.com Pros & Cons
Pros
- Forever-free tier with unlimited episodes
- PAID monetization (70/30 revenue split)
- PodViz audio-to-video for YouTube
Cons
- Free tier limited to 1 podcast
- API access only on Networks plan
- No native video upload (audio-to-video only)
The Verdict
Choose RedCircle if you:
- →Podcasters focused on growth through cross-promotion
- →Budget-conscious creators wanting monetization
- →Those migrating from other platforms
Choose RSS.com if you:
- →Budget-conscious podcasters
- →Local and niche content creators
- →Beginners wanting simplicity