Podseeker versus Rephonic
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Rephonic and Podseeker both help you find podcasts, but their goals are different.
Rephonic focuses on data and listener demographics.
Podseeker focuses on bookings, giving PR teams the tools to find, pitch, and track podcast outreach in one place.
Below is a side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform for your workflow.
Outreach Workflow vs Research Platform
Rephonic is a research and analytics platform. It helps you study podcasts, estimate listener demographics, and analyze audiences. Its strength is data, not outreach execution.
Podseeker is an outreach workflow platform built for PR pros who need to find, qualify, pitch, and track bookings from end to end.
You still get speed and efficiency:
- bulk pitching
- bulk follow ups
- AI assisted pitch drafts
- list building based on booking intent
- reply and booking tracking
- shared client workspaces
But you stay in control of who gets pitched and how conversations move forward.
Rephonic helps you understand the podcast landscape.
Podseeker helps you act on it and run your outreach workflow from search to booking.
Podseeker vs Rephonic Comparison
Both Podseeker and Rephonic help you find and pitch podcasts. In the table below, we outline the most important factors when choosing your podcast outreach software so you can determine which is right for your goals.
Free Trial
3-day free trial with finding, pitching, and tracking features
7-day trial on all plans
Starting Price
$49/month — unlimited search and 50 pitches
$99/month with 100 search quota per month
Search Limit
Unlimited searches for ALL plans
Limited searches per month based on plan tier
Primary Focus
Booking workflow for PR teams
Podcast research and listener analytics
Database Size
3.8M+ podcasts with 200+ advanced filters
3M+ podcasts with listener demographics
Filter Approach
Intent-based filters (e.g., "CEO interviews," "book promotion") curated by research team
Topic and demographic filters
Booking Intelligence
Booking difficulty scores, credential requirements, recent guest topics
Contact info and listener demographics
Pitching Functionality
AI pitch writer + custom templates with smart merge — send from your inbox
Pitch editor with templates (copy to your email/CRM)
Tracking & Follow-ups
Full campaign dashboard tracking opens, replies, and bookings
No reply tracking (manual follow-ups)
Team Collaboration
Shared media lists, notes, pitch history — prevents double pitching
Shared lists only; no shared pitch visibility
Scale and seats
Unlimited search and clients per account; plans scale by outreach volume
User-based pricing with limited search quotas
Expected results
3-5 bookings per month on starter plan (20-25% response rate)
Research-focused (booking rates depend on your outreach)
Free Trial
3-day free trial with finding, pitching, and tracking features
7-day trial on all plans
Starting Price
$49/month — unlimited search and 50 pitches
$99/month with 100 search quota per month
Search Limit
Unlimited searches for ALL plans
Limited searches per month based on plan tier
Primary Focus
Booking workflow for PR teams
Podcast research and listener analytics
Database Size
3.8M+ podcasts with 200+ advanced filters
3M+ podcasts with listener demographics
Filter Approach
Intent-based filters (e.g., "CEO interviews," "book promotion") curated by research team
Topic and demographic filters
Booking Intelligence
Booking difficulty scores, credential requirements, recent guest topics
Contact info and listener demographics
Pitching Functionality
AI pitch writer + custom templates with smart merge — send from your inbox
Pitch editor with templates (copy to your email/CRM)
Tracking & Follow-ups
Full campaign dashboard tracking opens, replies, and bookings
No reply tracking (manual follow-ups)
Team Collaboration
Shared media lists, notes, pitch history — prevents double pitching
Shared lists only; no shared pitch visibility
Scale and seats
Unlimited search and clients per account; plans scale by outreach volume
User-based pricing with limited search quotas
Expected results
3-5 bookings per month on starter plan (20-25% response rate)
Research-focused (booking rates depend on your outreach)
Why People Compare Podseeker and Rephonic
Teams compare Podseeker and Rephonic because both help you discover podcasts.
The difference is in what happens after discovery.
Rephonic focuses on:
- audience demographics
- show analytics
- topic and listener breakdowns
- research and market analysis
It is excellent for understanding a podcast’s audience but stops before the outreach begins.
Podseeker focuses on the booking process:
- booking difficulty
- guest credential expectations
- verified producer and host contacts
- personalized pitch creation
- bulk outreach
- follow up automation
- reply and booking tracking
If your goal is to land interviews, most teams end up adding Podseeker because Rephonic does not provide:
- verified booking contacts
- outreach tools
- tracking
- booking intelligence
- client or team workflows
Rephonic helps you study podcasts.
Podseeker helps you book them.
What Makes Podseeker Better than Rephonic
Podseeker is a complete podcast booking platform built for PR teams who need to find, pitch, and track interviews—not just research shows and export spreadsheets.
While Rephonic excels at podcast discovery and listener analytics, Podseeker gives you the full booking workflow: unlimited searches, booking intelligence, AI pitch writing, reply tracking, and team collaboration—all designed to get your clients booked.
Unlimited Searches to Find the Right Shows
Rephonic limits your searches based on your plan tier, which can slow you down when prospecting for multiple clients.
Podseeker gives you unlimited searches—our users performed over 15,000 searches last month with no quotas or restrictions.
Search as much as you need to find the perfect shows for every client.
Booking Intelligence That Shows You Who Gets Booked
This is where Podseeker truly stands apart. Our Booking Intelligence tells you exactly what it takes to get booked on each show—not just listener demographics. like:
- Booking requirements
- Typical credentials
- Required achievements
This intelligence helps you qualify shows in minutes and pitch with confidence—instead of guessing whether your client is the right fit.
Rephonic gives you listener demographics. Podseeker tells you who actually gets booked and why.
Filter by Booking Intent, Not Just Topics
Rephonic uses broad categories like "Society & Culture" or "Technology" to filter podcasts.
Podseeker's filters are meticulously curated by our research team to match real booking intent:
- CEO Interviews - Shows that regularly feature founders and executives
- Book Promotion - Podcasts open to author interviews
- Holistic Wellness - Niche shows in health and lifestyle
No more sifting through irrelevant shows. Find podcasts that match your client's expertise and actually accept guests like them.
Write and Send Pitches From Your Inbox
Rephonic gives you pitch templates you need to copy into your email client or CRM.
Podseeker's AI pitch writer combines podcast details with your client info to generate personalized pitches in seconds—then sends them directly from your Gmail or Outlook.
Use Smart Merge—like mail merge, but powered by AI to intelligently personalize each pitch based on the podcast's booking requirements and recent topics.
Or create your own custom templates that your whole team can use.
Track Every Pitch, Reply, and Booking
This is the biggest gap between Podseeker and Rephonic.
Rephonic stops after you copy the pitch template. You're on your own to track replies, schedule follow-ups, and monitor bookings.
Podseeker's campaign dashboard tracks everything automatically:
- Which pitches were opened
- Which podcasts replied
- Who needs a follow-up
- Which shows booked your client
No more spreadsheets. Just one dashboard showing your entire booking pipeline.
Built for PR Teams—No Double Pitching, Ever
Managing multiple clients across your PR team? Podseeker prevents the chaos.
Every team member sees:
- Shared media lists for each client
- All pitches sent by anyone on your team
- Notes and conversation history
- Booking status in real-time
Never double-pitch the same podcast. Never wonder if someone already reached out. Never lose track of which shows responded.
Rephonic's target lists help you organize research, but they lack the deep collaboration features agencies need to work efficiently at scale.
When to Choose Podseeker vs Rephonic
Here's our summary of when to choose Podseeker vs Rephonic for podcast booking:
When to Choose Podseeker
- You're a PR agency or booking agent managing multiple clients
- You need the complete booking workflow: find, pitch, and track in one platform
- You want unlimited searches without hitting monthly quotas
- You need booking intelligence to qualify shows based on who actually gets booked
- You want to send personalized emails directly from your inbox (not copy templates)
- You need team collaboration to prevent double pitching and share campaign data
- You're focused specifically on booking podcast interviews and expect 3-5 bookings per month
When to Choose Rephonic
- You only need detailed listener demographics (gender, location, engagement) before pitching
- You're researching podcasts for sponsorships or advertising deals (not just guest spots)
- You're comfortable managing pitch tracking and follow-ups manually or in your CRM
- You're a solo practitioner who doesn't need team collaboration features
- Audience analytics are more important to you than booking workflow automation
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