RedCircle

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Host Your Podcast & Grow Your Revenue

How to Replace RedCircle

Overview

RedCircle is a podcast hosting and monetization platform that combines automated advertising, hosting, and distribution capabilities. It enables podcasters to grow their audience and maximize revenue through host-read ads, programmatic advertising, and cross-promotion features. The platform offers unlimited episode hosting, distribution to major platforms, and flexible monetization options including subscriptions and donations.

Features

25 features across 14 categories

Analytics(3)

Leverage Tracking URLsPremium

Create and track custom URLs for measuring campaign performance

Premium AnalyticsPremium

Advanced analytics dashboard with comprehensive growth, revenue, and dynamic insertion metrics

URL Tracking & PrefixesPremium

Add URL prefixes and pixel tracking for third-party analytics and advertising performance tools integration

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Collaboration(1)

Team CollaborationPremium

Provide multiple team members with customizable permissions; 5 seats on Pro plan, unlimited on Enterprise

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Content Creation(2)

Transcript GenerationPremium

Generate transcripts for episodes automatically; 5 transcripts per month on Growth plan, unlimited on higher tiers

Video GenerationPremium

Generate videos for podcast episodes with one click, with one-click distribution to YouTube on Pro plan and above

Customization(1)

Ad-Free Podcast WebpagesPremium

Remove RedCircle branding and related show recommendations from podcast webpages

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Distribution(3)

Embeddable PlayersPremium

Create embeddable podcast players for websites and applications

Multi-Platform Distribution

Publish to all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more

RSS Feed & iTunes Support

Full RSS feed support and iTunes compatibility for episode distribution

Growth(1)

Cross Promotion MarketplacePremium

Partner with like-minded podcasters to exchange audio promotions and grow audiences together with automatic insertion technology

Hosting(1)

Unlimited Episode Hosting

Host unlimited episodes with unlimited storage and bandwidth

Also in: Squarespace, Render, WordPress.com

Integration(1)

OpenRAPPremium

Keep your existing hosting while connecting content to RedCircle's ad platform via VAST integration

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Management(1)

Network CapabilitiesPremium

Host unlimited shows across a network and manage monetization across multiple podcasts in one place

Migration(1)

Free Importing & Redirecting

Import existing podcast feeds and redirect listeners from old hosting platforms

Monetization(6)

Ad Category CustomizationPremium

Customize programmatic ad categories to match your content and audience

DonationsPremium

Accept one-time and recurring donations from listeners with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Stripe integration

Dynamic InsertionPremium

Insert your own promotions, call-to-actions, and announcements into episodes, combinable with RedCircle ads and cross promotions

RedCircle Ad Platform (RAP)Premium

Fully automated host-read and programmatic ads platform that connects podcasters with brands for direct monetization

Run Your Own AdsPremium

Integrate your own advertising partnerships and manage custom ad campaigns

Subscriptions & Exclusive ContentPremium

Place exclusive content behind a paywall and accept recurring subscription payments from listeners

Payments(1)

Instant PayoutsPremium

Receive payments from monetization activities quickly and reliably

Reporting(1)

AnalyticsPremium

Understand audience metrics with standard analytics on Core/Growth plans and advanced analytics on Pro/Enterprise plans including historical data retention

Support(2)

Dedicated Account ManagerPremium

Access to a dedicated account manager for personalized support and monetization strategy on Enterprise plan

Priority SupportPremium

Faster support response times on Pro plan and above (within 48 hours) compared to standard support (within 72 hours)

Pricing

Core

Free
  • 1 Podcast
  • Unlimited Episodes
  • Unlimited Storage
  • Unlimited Bandwidth
  • Distribution to All Major Platforms
  • RSS Feed & iTunes Support
  • Free Importing & Redirecting
  • Standard Analytics
  • Podcast Webpage with Related Shows
  • Embeddable Episode Player
  • Standard Support (within 72 hrs)

Growth

$14.99/month
  • Unlimited Hosted Podcasts
  • Unlimited Episodes
  • Unlimited Storage
  • Unlimited Bandwidth
  • Cross Promotions Marketplace
  • Unlimited Dynamic Insertion
  • Instant Payouts
  • Generate Video for Episodes
  • 5 Transcripts per Month
  • Ad-Free Podcast Webpages
  • Advanced Analytics with Historical Data
  • Embeddable Episode and Show Players (Light mode)
  • Standard Support (within 72 hrs)

Pro

Popular
$29.99/month
  • Everything in Growth Plan
  • 5 Customizable Team Seats
  • Generate Video with One-Click YouTube Distribution
  • Unlimited Transcripts per Month
  • Priority Support (within 48 hrs)
  • Premium Analytics
  • Leverage Tracking URLs
  • Run Your Own Ads
  • Ad Category Customization

Enterprise

$99.99/month
  • Everything in Pro Plan
  • Unlimited Customizable Team Seats
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Most Comprehensive Analytics for Growth, Revenue, and Dynamic Insertion
  • Network Capabilities with Unlimited Shows

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying RedCircle

Monthly$14.99/mo
Yearly$180/yr
5-Year Total$899

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$180
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$899
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 25 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a RedCircle alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.

Buy RedCircle

Better Value
Monthly cost$149.9/mo
3-year total$5,396.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying RedCircle saves ~$13,083.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

Amazon MusicApple PayApple PodcastsGoogle PaySpotifyStripeVASTYouTube