Podcorn vs Supercast
A side-by-side look at Podcorn and Supercast for podcasters: pricing, features, and where each one wins.
Podcorn
Host-read sponsorship marketplace connecting indie podcasters with brands
Free plan
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Supercast
Paid subscriptions for podcasters, without the revenue cut
Per-subscriber fee model ($0.59/subscriber/mo + Stripe fees) - no flat monthly subscription; not a standard monthly-USD model
Visit SupercastAt a glance
| Podcorn | Supercast | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | Per-subscriber fee model ($0.59/subscriber/mo + Stripe fees) - no flat monthly subscription; not a standard monthly-USD model |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Best for | Independent podcasters seeking direct brand sponsorship deals without a talent agency or ad network middleman | Established podcasters who want recurring subscriber revenue without giving up a percentage to the platform |
Key features
Podcorn
- Self-serve brand sponsorship marketplace
- Host-read integration, automated ad, and branded content campaign types
- Creator-controlled campaign application and approval
- Free podcast hosting with automated ad insertion
- Campaign analytics and performance reporting
- No exclusivity requirements
Supercast
- Flat $0.59/subscriber/month fee instead of revenue percentage
- Distribution to all major podcast apps with 2-tap subscriber onboarding
- Subscriber email list ownership via connected Stripe account
- Native video, YouTube, and Vimeo episode support
- AMA platform and email tools for subscriber engagement
- White-label embed and API integration options
Pros and cons
Podcorn
Pros
- Opens direct brand sponsorship to shows that are too small for traditional ad sales
- Creator controls which campaigns they accept - no forced ad content
- Free hosting with no exclusivity means low switching costs
Cons
- Audacy acquisition created brand confusion - now operating as Creator Lab, not Podcorn
- Campaign availability varies significantly by niche and audience demographics
- Very small shows (under 1,000 downloads per episode) will find limited campaign opportunities
Supercast
Pros
- Flat fee model saves money significantly at higher subscriber counts
- You own your subscriber data - Stripe account is yours
- Works inside existing podcast apps, no new app for listeners to download
- Same-day creator support
Cons
- Less cost-effective for very small shows compared to percentage-based alternatives
- Custom plan pricing for networks is opaque - requires a sales conversation
- Not designed for non-podcast membership content or broader creator businesses
The verdict
Choose Podcorn if
Independent podcasters seeking direct brand sponsorship deals without a talent agency or ad network middleman.
Podcorn built something genuinely useful: a self-serve marketplace where small shows can pitch to brands and get paid for host-read integrations that would otherwise only be available to shows with dedicated sales reps. The model respects creator control - you…
Choose Supercast if
Established podcasters who want recurring subscriber revenue without giving up a percentage to the platform.
The per-subscriber flat fee model is genuinely the right structure for high-volume shows - at 1,000 subscribers it starts beating the 5-8% platforms easily. The subscriber ownership angle is real: your data lives in your connected Stripe account, not Supercast's.…