Podtrac tells you how many people downloaded your episodes. But it does not tell you where you rank, what keywords bring listeners, how your reviews are trending, or what competitors are doing. Podstatus fills the gaps Podtrac leaves open.
Start your free trial
Knowing your download numbers is important. But downloads alone do not explain why your podcast is growing or stalling. Are you ranking in the right categories? Are listeners finding you through search? What are your competitors doing differently? Podtrac cannot answer these questions. Podstatus can.
| Feature | Podtrac | Podstatus |
|---|---|---|
| Download measurement | Yes (IAB certified) | Via OP3 integration |
| Audience sizing | Yes | No |
| Industry rankings (by downloads) | Yes | No |
| Chart / ranking tracking | No | 3 platforms, 175 countries, hourly |
| Review monitoring | No | 175 countries, with alerts |
| Keyword tracking | No | Yes |
| SEO analyzer | No | Yes |
| Competitor monitoring | No | Yes |
| Spotify tracking | No | Yes |
| iVoox tracking | No | Yes |
| YouTube podcast tracking | No | Yes |
| Email reports | No | Daily, weekly, monthly |
| PDF reports | No | Yes (Document Studio) |
| Free plan | Yes (basic measurement) | No (7-day free trial) |
Podtrac and Podstatus measure different things. You can use both, or choose the one that matches what you need most.
You know how many downloads you get. You do not know where you rank, how people find you, or what competitors are doing. Good for download reporting, limited for growth.
You know your rankings, reviews, keywords, SEO health, and competitor movements. OP3 integration gives you download data. A complete growth picture in one dashboard.
IAB-certified download numbers from Podtrac plus rankings, SEO, and competitive intelligence from Podstatus. The most complete analytics setup available.
Podtrac is the industry standard for IAB-certified podcast download measurement. If you need verified download numbers for advertisers or sponsors, Podtrac's certification carries weight. Their industry rankings by download volume are also unique.
But download measurement is one dimension of podcast analytics. Rankings, reviews, keyword discoverability, SEO health, and competitive positioning are equally important for growing your audience — and those are all areas where Podstatus delivers.
Rankings, reviews, keywords, SEO, and competitor tracking across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iVoox. Start understanding your growth.
Start your free trial