Podcast Importer SecondLine vs MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar
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.
Audio and podcast player with RSS import, playlists, Elementor and block support; Pro adds a sticky player, chapters, auto-sync and stats.
Choose Podcast Importer SecondLine if…
- Podcasters who host on Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Transistor or similar and want every episode published automatically as a WordPress post
Choose MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar if…
- You need download analytics and chapters
- You also want sticky player and player customisation
- You want the more complete feature set (55/100 vs 32/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar has 6 that Podcast Importer SecondLine lacks, including Chapters, Sticky player and Player customisation. Both include 7 of the 21 features we track. 3 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Podcast Importer SecondLine MP3 Audio Player by SonaarPublishing2/73/7
Imports from a feed but does not generate one.
Podcast page mentions generating your own RSS feed, but no plan or settings are documented.
Directory submission stays with your podcast host.
Import several feeds with their own schedules; unlimited schedules in Pro.
Supports multiple podcast feeds and shows in the free version.
Episodes are published as they arrive from the feed; scheduling is done at your host.
Imports transcripts that are included in the RSS feed.
Episode notes and transcripts shown on the page or in a lightbox; not added to a feed.
Chapter data is not imported or displayed.
Chapters and timestamp links that jump playback to a point.
Audio episodes only; video is not mentioned.
Audio player; Pro lightbox popups can only embed videos.
Player2/44/4
Imports the host's embed player or uses the WordPress audio player on each post.
Block, Elementor widget or shortcode player for episodes and playlists.
No persistent player.
Sticky footer player with continuous playback between pages.
Uses your host's player or the core WordPress player; no styling options.
Layouts, colours, waveform and download buttons free; 70+ style options in Pro.
Episodes become posts, so your theme's archives and blocks list them.
Unlimited playlists and tracklists from imported episodes or an RSS feed.
Hosting & importing2/32/3
Audio stays with your existing host.
Audio is uploaded to your site or streamed from your host; no vendor hosting.
Core feature: imports episodes from any public podcast RSS feed.
Built-in importer turns RSS episodes into posts with their own URLs.
Scheduled imports add new episodes automatically; hourly sync and Sync button in Pro.
Fetches new episodes from your host at an interval you set.
Growth & analytics1/54/5
No download or listener stats.
Listen counts, downloads and top-played charts in admin; GA events.
Not included; SecondLine sells a separate Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin.
Free call-to-action buttons per album; dedicated podcast subscribe buttons listed as Pro.
Full episode posts help SEO, but no episode schema or SEO settings.
Imported episodes get their own URL for SEO; no episode schema documented.
Imports public feeds only.
Business plan only hides download buttons by role; no private feeds.
No ad or listener support tools.
Audio previews with pre/post-roll ads and WooCommerce selling.
Guests & booking0/20/2
No guest booking features.
No guest booking features.
No guest or host profiles.
No guest or host profiles.
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 |
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Starter | $49 per year, 1 site |
| Business | $99 per year, 1 site |
| Unlimited | $149 per year, Unlimited |
| Lifetime | $399 lifetime, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Podcast Importer SecondLine
348 downloads last week
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar
5,028 downloads last week
Verdict
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar scores higher on our feature checklist (55/100 against 32/100) and includes download analytics, chapters and sticky player that Podcast Importer SecondLine does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar: paid version (Starter). Listen counts, downloads and top-played charts in admin; GA events.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar: paid version (Starter). Chapters and timestamp links that jump playback to a point.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar: paid version (Starter). Sticky footer player with continuous playback between pages.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar: included. Layouts, colours, waveform and download buttons free; 70+ style options in Pro.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar: partial. Free call-to-action buttons per album; dedicated podcast subscribe buttons listed as Pro.
Podcast Importer SecondLine: not included. MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar: paid version (Business). Audio previews with pre/post-roll ads and WooCommerce selling.
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FAQ
Which is better, Podcast Importer SecondLine or MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar?
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar scores higher on our feature checklist (55/100 against 32/100) and includes download analytics, chapters and sticky player that Podcast Importer SecondLine does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar includes 13 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 MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar free?
MP3 Audio Player by Sonaar has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.
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