Auphonic vs Castos
Auphonic and Castos are both podcast & audio tools. Auphonic is aimed at creators, while Castos is aimed at creators and small businesses. Auphonic costs less, from $13/mo versus $19/mo for Castos. Only Auphonic has a free plan.
Automatic audio post-production
Podcast hosting with private feeds and a WordPress plugin
| Pricing | Freemium · $13 | Paid · $19 |
| Starting price | $13/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Creators | Creators, Small businesses, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android |
| Country | AT · 2012 | US · 2017 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Auphonic if
Podcasters and educators wanting consistent audio.
- Excellent automatic audio quality
- Affordable
- Free monthly hours
Look elsewhere if: Detailed manual audio editing.
Choose Castos if
Businesses and creators who need private or members-only podcasts, or WordPress publishers who want hosting tied to their site.
- Private podcasting is included on every plan, not an add-on
- No download caps or per-show fees
- Deep WordPress integration through a well-used plugin
Look elsewhere if: Hobbyists who want free hosting or podcasters focused only on public shows on a budget (Spotify for Creators, Buzzsprout).
Auphonic vs Castos pricing
Auphonic
- Free$02 h/month, Auphonic jingle added, multitrack under 20 min
- Auphonic S$13/mo9 h/month; $11/mo billed yearly (save 20%)
- Auphonic M$30/mo21 h/month; $25/mo billed yearly
- Auphonic L$64/mo45 h/month; $52/mo billed yearly; XL 100 h $136, XXL 250 h $290
- One-time creditsfrom $125 h for $12, never expire; up to 3,000 h for $2,925
Castos
- Essentials$19/moUnlimited shows and downloads, 100 private subscribers
- Growth$49/mo250 private subscribers, YouTube republishing; $490/yr
- Pro$99/mo500 private subscribers, video hosting, 10 team members
- PremiumFrom $499/moSSO, unlimited team, custom contracts; from $4,990/yr
Auphonic · Key features
- Automatic leveling and loudness normalization
- Noise and hum reduction
- Multitrack balancing
- Transcription and chapters
- Publishing to hosts
- API for automation
Cons
- Not an editor
- Less control than manual mixing
- Upload-based workflow
Castos · Key features
- Unlimited podcasts, episodes and downloads on every plan
- Private and hybrid feeds with revocable per-listener access
- Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin to publish from WordPress
- YouTube republishing and video podcast hosting on higher tiers
- IAB-compliant analytics for listens, apps, locations and followers
- Dynamic ad insertion, Castos Ads and sponsor Campaigns on old episodes
Cons
- No free plan, unlike Spotify for Creators
- Private subscriber caps rise only with plan or $50 per 500 add-on
- Video hosting requires the $99 Pro plan
Auphonic vs Castos: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Auphonic or Castos?
Auphonic starts at $13/mo and Castos at $19/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Auphonic and Castos have a free plan?
Auphonic has a free plan. Castos has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Auphonic or Castos?
Castos lists small businesses as a core audience, while Auphonic is aimed more at creators.