Compare PodBean and Soundwise 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (92.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PodBean
Star Rating
(24)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(14)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that PodBean excels in its "Unlimited Uploads" feature, allowing creators to upload as much content as they want without worrying about storage limits, while Soundwise also offers this but is noted for its "Unlimited Bandwidth" which ensures smooth streaming without interruptions.
- Reviewers mention that Soundwise stands out with its "Ease of Use" rating of 10.0, making it particularly user-friendly for beginners, whereas PodBean, with a rating of 8.8, is still considered easy but may require a bit more time to navigate.
- G2 users highlight that PodBean's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.1, which some users find lacking in responsiveness, while Soundwise shines with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued.
- Users on G2 report that Soundwise's "Product Direction" is highly rated at 10.0, suggesting that users feel confident in the platform's future developments, whereas PodBean's score of 6.1 indicates some uncertainty among its users regarding ongoing improvements.
- Reviewers mention that PodBean offers robust "Podcast Tools" which include features like "Custom Branding" and "Calls to Action," making it a strong choice for marketers, while Soundwise is noted for its "Engagement tools" that enhance listener interaction.
- Users say that Soundwise's "Analytics" features are particularly advanced, providing detailed insights into listener behavior, while PodBean's analytics are functional but not as comprehensive, leading some users to prefer Soundwise for data-driven decisions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PodBean
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PodBean
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
18
9.4
6
Ease of Use
8.8
18
10.0
6
Ease of Setup
9.3
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.7
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
16
10.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
5
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
15
10.0
6
Features by Category
Hosting
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Internet
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Podcast Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
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Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PodBean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Soundwise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Entertainment
12.5%
Religious Institutions
8.3%
Online Media
8.3%
Media Production
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Other
54.2%
E-Learning
21.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
14.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
14.3%
Entertainment
14.3%
Online Media
7.1%
Other
28.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
PodBean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kolter A.
Verified User in Sports
I loved that podbean allowed me to distribute my show to a wide variety of platforms from one easy place. It also provided really useful analytics on our show listeners from each platform and showed us the country, time, and other variables of who was...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media
Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...
Soundwise
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael Z.
Verified User in E-Learning
1. It's easy to use. 2. A stable product.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kolter A.
Verified User in Sports
I loved that podbean allowed me to distribute my show to a wide variety of platforms from one easy place. It also provided really useful analytics on our show listeners from each platform and showed us the country, time, and other variables of who was...
Michael Z.
Verified User in E-Learning
1. It's easy to use. 2. A stable product.
Jordan H.
Verified User in Online Media
Hands down the worst support I've ever experienced with a software tool. Long drawn out email threads no live chat they keep routing you between people and providing the same "solutions" that don't work over and over again. Nightmare and wish I never used...
Discussions
If I subscribe to the annual plan, what happens if I need to cancel before one year is up?
1 comment
MP
According to Podbean's account cancellation page as of Sept. 2019, if you close an annual account, you have an option to keep the account active until the...Read more
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