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RSS.com ranks first because it has number of podcasts: 10; higher values score more (12/12 points), supports IAB-certified analytics, and supports dynamic ad insertion. It is followed by Castos and Transistor.

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  1. RSS.com

    RSS.com ranks 1st because:

    • RSS.com has number of podcasts: 10; higher values score more (12/12 points).
    • RSS.com supports IAB-certified analytics.
    • RSS.com supports dynamic ad insertion.

    Score: 21/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  2. Castos

    Castos shares 2nd place because:

    • Castos has number of podcasts: Unlimited; higher values score more (12/12 points).
    • Castos supports advanced analytics.
    • Castos supports dynamic ad insertion.

    Score: 18/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  3. Transistor

    Transistor shares 2nd place because:

    • Transistor has number of podcasts: Unlimited; higher values score more (12/12 points).
    • Transistor supports advanced analytics.
    • Transistor supports dynamic ad insertion.

    Score: 18/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  4. Buzzsprout

    Buzzsprout shares 4th place because:

    • Buzzsprout has number of podcasts: 1; higher values score more (0/12 points).
    • Buzzsprout supports IAB-certified analytics.
    • Buzzsprout supports advanced analytics.
    • Buzzsprout supports dynamic ad insertion.
    • Buzzsprout supports podcast advertising marketplace.

    Score: 15/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  5. Podbean

    Podbean shares 4th place because:

    • Podbean has number of podcasts: 1; higher values score more (0/12 points).
    • Podbean supports IAB-certified analytics.
    • Podbean supports advanced analytics.
    • Podbean supports dynamic ad insertion.
    • Podbean supports podcast advertising marketplace.

    Score: 15/27 · verified criteria: 5/5

  6. Blubrry

    Blubrry shares 6th place because:

    • Blubrry supports IAB-certified analytics.
    • Blubrry supports advanced analytics.
    • Blubrry supports dynamic ad insertion.

    Score: 12/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

  7. Captivate

    Captivate shares 6th place because:

    • Captivate supports IAB-certified analytics.
    • Captivate supports dynamic ad insertion.
    • Captivate supports podcast advertising marketplace.

    Score: 12/27 · verified criteria: 3/5

Criteria comparison

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

Verified criteria used for this ranking
CriterionWeightRSS.comCastosTransistorBuzzsproutPodbeanBlubrryCaptivate
Number of podcasts1210 (+12 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Unlimited (+12 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Unlimited (+12 points)Source · verified 5 September 20261Source · verified 5 September 20261Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmedNot confirmed
IAB-certified analytics6Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmedNot confirmedYes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Advanced analytics3Not confirmedYes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmed
Dynamic ad insertion3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Podcast advertising marketplace3Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedYes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Not confirmedYes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026

Method and alternate format

Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.

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