Head-to-head comparison

Casted vs Magellan AI

Two of the analytics tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.

B2B podcast intelligence platform for revenue teams.

Best for:

Pod-to-pod attribution and ad intelligence for brands and agencies.

Best for: Advertisers and agencies

At a glance

Field
Casted
Magellan AI
Best for
Advertisers and agencies
Price tier
Freemiumverify
Platforms
Web
Web
Audience
Solo creators
AgenciesEnterprise

The honest trade-offs

Casted

Pros

  • Connects podcast plays to named accounts
  • CRM integrations enable sales attribution
  • Combines multi-format content engagement in one view

Watch-outs

  • Built for enterprise B2B teams, not creators
  • Pricing and onboarding involve account-management overhead
  • Less relevant for B2C shows

Magellan AI

Pros

  • Largest podcast ad database (35,000+ brands tracked)
  • Pixel attribution across podcast, radio, streaming
  • Pod-to-pod attribution with repeat-listener splits

Watch-outs

  • Custom enterprise pricing, no transparent tiers
  • Built for media buyers, not hosts
  • Steep learning curve for non-agency users

Which one should you pick?

Pick Casted if

You’re building around . Casted is the B2B content platform that connects podcast plays to specific named accounts. CRM integration, sales attribution, multi-format engagement in one dashboard.

Pick Magellan AI if

You’re building around advertisers and agencies. Magellan AI is the closest thing to a Bloomberg terminal for podcast advertising — competitive intelligence, pixel attribution, and pod-to-pod reach data that brands actually use to plan seven-figure buys. Indies and small shows aren't the customer.

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Frequently asked

What does Casted do better than Magellan AI?

Casted's standout is "Connects podcast plays to named accounts". Magellan AI doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Largest podcast ad database (35,000+ brands tracked)" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Casted; if the second does, pick Magellan AI.

What are the trade-offs?

Casted: built for enterprise b2b teams, not creators. Magellan AI: custom enterprise pricing, no transparent tiers. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.

Can I use Casted and Magellan AI together?

Both are analytics tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Casted for one show or episode type and Magellan AI for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.