Podcast Importer SecondLine vs Podlove Podcast Publisher
Updated 13 Oct 2026. 21 features compared side by side.
Imports episodes from any public podcast RSS feed into WordPress posts and keeps them in sync. For podcasters who host elsewhere.
Open-source WordPress podcast publisher with precise feed control, chapters, transcripts, contributors, built-in download stats and the Podlove Web Player.
Choose Podcast Importer SecondLine if…
- You need auto-sync new episodes
- You weigh user ratings (4.8 vs 4.3 on WordPress.org)
Choose Podlove Podcast Publisher if…
- You need podcast RSS feed and Apple podcasts & spotify ready
- You also want podcast media hosting and download analytics
- You want the more complete feature set (85/100 vs 32/100)
Podcast Importer SecondLine includes 1 feature that Podlove Podcast Publisher lacks, including Auto-sync new episodes; Podlove Podcast Publisher has 12 that Podcast Importer SecondLine lacks, including Podcast RSS feed, Apple Podcasts & Spotify ready and Episode scheduling. Both include 6 of the 21 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Podcast Importer SecondLine Podlove Podcast PublisherPublishing2/77/7
Imports from a feed but does not generate one.
Builds podcast feeds per media format with fine control over client behaviour.
Directory submission stays with your podcast host.
Feeds designed for broad podcast client compatibility, including Apple Podcasts tags.
Import several feeds with their own schedules; unlimited schedules in Pro.
Shows module releases selected episodes as separate shows.
Episodes are published as they arrive from the feed; scheduling is done at your host.
Episodes support WordPress scheduled (future) status.
Imports transcripts that are included in the RSS feed.
WebVTT transcripts imported per episode, linked to speakers and referenced in the feed.
Chapter data is not imported or displayed.
Chapter marks per episode, shown in the web player and feed.
Audio episodes only; video is not mentioned.
Supports video formats such as MP4 H.264 and WebM in feeds and player.
Player2/43/4
Imports the host's embed player or uses the WordPress audio player on each post.
Integrated Podlove Web Player for episode pages.
No persistent player.
No persistent player across page loads.
Uses your host's player or the core WordPress player; no styling options.
Web Player themes, colours and fonts with speed control and download tab.
Episodes become posts, so your theme's archives and blocks list them.
Episode list shortcode and Twig templates for archives.
Hosting & importing2/32/3
Audio stays with your existing host.
Publisher PLUS adds cloud file storage, from about EUR 99/year.
Core feature: imports episodes from any public podcast RSS feed.
Onboarding assistant imports an existing podcast from its RSS feed.
Scheduled imports add new episodes automatically; hourly sync and Sync button in Pro.
Publishing happens in WordPress; no ongoing pull from an external host.
Growth & analytics1/55/5
No download or listener stats.
Built-in download stats by episode, app and format, without personal data.
Not included; SecondLine sells a separate Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin.
Podlove Subscribe Button lists podcast apps for listeners.
Full episode posts help SEO, but no episode schema or SEO settings.
Open Graph metadata module; no episode schema markup.
Imports public feeds only.
Protected Feeds module uses HTTP auth or WordPress login credentials.
No ad or listener support tools.
Social & Donations module (PayPal, Patreon, Liberapay, Steady) and funding tag.
Guests & booking0/21/2
No guest booking features.
No guest application or booking integration.
No guest or host profiles.
Contributors with names, avatars, URLs and roles linked to episodes.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Podcast Importer SecondLine Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| One Website | $24 one-off, 1 site |
| Multiple Websites | $49 one-off, 5 sites |
Podlove Podcast Publisher Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free (open source) | Free per year, Unlimited |
| PLUS Kitchen Table | €99 per year, Unlimited |
| PLUS Garage | €199 per year, Unlimited |
| PLUS Podcast Studio | €399 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Podcast Importer SecondLine
347 downloads last week
Podlove Podcast Publisher
737 downloads last week
Verdict
Podlove Podcast Publisher scores higher on our feature checklist (85/100 against 32/100) and includes podcast RSS feed, Apple podcasts & spotify ready and podcast media hosting that Podcast Importer SecondLine does not. Podcast Importer SecondLine still has the edge on auto-sync new episodes. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: included. Builds podcast feeds per media format with fine control over client behaviour.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: included. Feeds designed for broad podcast client compatibility, including Apple Podcasts tags.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: paid version (PLUS Kitchen Table). Publisher PLUS adds cloud file storage, from about EUR 99/year.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: included. Built-in download stats by episode, app and format, without personal data.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: included. Episodes support WordPress scheduled (future) status.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. Podlove Podcast Publisher: included. Chapter marks per episode, shown in the web player and feed.
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FAQ
Which is better, Podcast Importer SecondLine or Podlove Podcast Publisher?
Podlove Podcast Publisher scores higher on our feature checklist (85/100 against 32/100) and includes podcast RSS feed, Apple podcasts & spotify ready and podcast media hosting that Podcast Importer SecondLine does not. Podcast Importer SecondLine still has the edge on auto-sync new episodes. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Podlove Podcast Publisher includes 18 of the 21 features we track, against 7 for Podcast Importer SecondLine. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Podcast Importer SecondLine free?
Podcast Importer SecondLine has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $24.
Is Podlove Podcast Publisher free?
Podlove Podcast Publisher has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at €99/yr.
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