Head-to-head comparison
Adopter Media vs Beamly
Two of the monetization tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Podcast advertising agency placing 150,000+ host-read ads across 25,000+ shows since 2016.
Best for: Brand campaign execution
Membership website builder with zero platform fees and Stripe payouts to your account.
Best for: Owned membership sites
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Adopter Media
Pros
- 10 years of host-read campaign experience
- $6M annual revenue, 16-person team
- Nominated for Best Ad Read at 2026 Ambies
Watch-outs
- Agency, not a self-serve platform
- Buys from podcasters, doesn't sell to them
- Mid-market and brand-focused
Beamly
Pros
- 0% platform fees on memberships
- Up to 1,000 members free across all plans
- Annual billing saves up to 20%
Watch-outs
- No perpetual free plan post-trial
- Smaller ecosystem than Patreon
- Brand still building awareness
Which one should you pick?
Pick Adopter Media if
You’re building around brand campaign execution. Adopter Media is a host-read ad agency, not a marketplace — they represent advertisers, plan campaigns, and buy from podcasters they've cultivated over a decade. For brands wanting to scale podcast advertising without learning the industry, they're a default.
Pick Beamly if
You’re building around owned membership sites. Beamly (formerly Podcastpage) sells memberships and digital products with 0 percent platform fees — you only pay Stripe processing. Up to 1,000 members free on every plan.
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Frequently asked
What does Adopter Media do better than Beamly?
Adopter Media's standout is "10 years of host-read campaign experience". Beamly doesn't make that promise — it leans into "0% platform fees on memberships" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Adopter Media; if the second does, pick Beamly.
What are the trade-offs?
Adopter Media: agency, not a self-serve platform. Beamly: no perpetual free plan post-trial. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Adopter Media and Beamly together?
Both are monetization tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Adopter Media for one show or episode type and Beamly for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.