Is Podscribe worth the price?
Pricing is fair and scalable for high-volume advertisers, with progressive CPMs dropping as low as $1.05 for podcast/YouTube and $0.40 for streaming.
The $250 monthly platform fee on every tier, plus potentially high fees for Radio attribution (up to $35,000/month), can add up quickly for smaller spenders. Best for established brands or agencies with consistent monthly ad spend above $50k.
Pricing Plans
Podcast & YouTube Simulcast
Usage-based CPM from $1.50
- Progressive CPM: first 2M at $1.50, next 3M at $1.35, next 5M at $1.20, next 15M at $1.05
- No minimum commitments
- $250/month platform fee
Streaming, Display, Video, OTT/CTV
Usage-based CPM from $0.50
- Progressive CPM: first 5M at $0.50, next 5M at $0.45, next 15M at $0.40
- No minimum commitments
- $250/month platform fee
Radio
Usage-based attribution + monthly fee
- Attribution rates: 6% (up to $150k spend), 5.5% (up to $300k), 4.75% (up to $500k), 3.5% (up to $1M), 2.5% ($1M+)
- Monthly fees up to $9,000, $16,500, $23,750, $35,000
- $250/month platform fee
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Mandatory $250/month platform fee on all tiers
Radio attribution fees scale with ad spend
No free tier or trial to test accuracy
Progressive CPM requires very high volume
No annual discount to offset monthly fees
Which Plan Do You Need?
High-volume podcast and YouTube advertisers
Agencies managing multi-channel audio campaigns
Brands with $100k+ monthly ad spend
How Podscribe Compares to Competitors
Compared to Chartable (now Spotify, free for basic attribution), Podscribe is pricier but offers cross-channel measurement beyond podcasts. Versus Nielsen's audio measurement (often $2–$5 CPM for similar services), Podscribe's $0.50–$1.50 CPM is competitive for streaming and podcast, though Radio attribution fees can exceed Nielsen's flat-rate models for smaller campaigns.
Podscribe Pricing FAQ
How much does Podscribe cost?
Podscribe starts at $1.5/month on the Podcast & YouTube Simulcast plan. A free plan is also available with limited features.
Does Podscribe have a free plan?
Yes. Podscribe offers a free plan called "Streaming, Display, Video, OTT/CTV". It includes: Progressive CPM: first 5M at $0.50, next 5M at $0.45, next 15M at $0.40, No minimum commitments, $250/month platform fee.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Podscribe?
Yes. Popular alternatives to Podscribe include Triple Whale, Rockerbox, Dreamdata, Datorama. Free alternatives include Dreamdata, ThoughtMetric, Metricool. Compare them side-by-side on Toolradar.
Cheaper alternatives to Podscribe
3 of 6 direct competitors below offer a free plan. Per-seat pricing varies up to 60% across this set.
