Head-to-head comparison

Casted vs Podtrac

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:

Industry-standard audience measurement and monthly rankings since 2005.

Best for: Established publishers

At a glance

Field
Casted
Podtrac
Best for
Established publishers
Price tier
Freemiumverify
Freeverify
Platforms
Web
Web
Audience
Solo creators
Solo creatorsSmall teamsAgenciesEnterprise

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

Podtrac

Pros

  • Sponsor-recognized industry rankings since 2005
  • Free measurement plus demographic surveys
  • IAB-compliant rankings included automatically

Watch-outs

  • Dashboard UX feels visibly outdated
  • Light on listener behavior and attribution
  • Sponsor-facing tool, not a growth platform

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 Podtrac if

You’re building around established publishers. Podtrac is the boring, reliable, IAB-certified number that media kits cite when shows brag about rankings. It's been around since 2005 for a reason — sponsors trust it — but the dashboard feels stuck in the same decade and won't tell you anything actionable about why your audience does what it does.

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Frequently asked

What does Casted do better than Podtrac?

Casted's standout is "Connects podcast plays to named accounts". Podtrac doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Sponsor-recognized industry rankings since 2005" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Casted; if the second does, pick Podtrac.

What are the trade-offs?

Casted: built for enterprise b2b teams, not creators. Podtrac: dashboard ux feels visibly outdated. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.

Can I use Casted and Podtrac 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 Podtrac for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.