RedCircle, a platform to host and distribute podcasts
Streaming/radio services
Description: RedCircle is a podcast-hosting platform which allows users to host and distribute their podcasts. Users can create and upload podcast episodes and distribute them to various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. RedCircle provides users unlimited recording uploads and storage but only allows having one podcast. Also, recordings must be uploaded in mp3 or mp4 format and cannot exceed 200MB. Creators can also upload special images as thumbnails for recordings, together with titles, short summaries, and publishing dates. Moreover, they can also check RedCircle’s in-built analytics to track and increase their audience. RedCircle offers a free plan and requires login.
Evaluation: RedCircle is a handy platform for teachers and students since it is easy to use and allows them to be creative in any language. Teachers could ask their students to create their podcasts and thereby improve their speaking and pronunciation skills while discussing any topic of their liking. Another advantage is that users are provided with an email from the platform through which their listeners can contact them, limiting interaction to a specific communication channel, which is helpful in terms of privacy. Like many other podcast platforms, RedCircle business model depends on generating revenue, so it invites users to monetise their podcasts, which is yet not obligatory. Average IT skills required for use.
Cost: Free with registration.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. RedCircle collects various types of user information such as sign-up or location information, together with cookies. This is done for different purposes, among which marketing. It shares data with third parties for operational purposes, together with selling de-identified information, which users can oppose. RedCircle acknowledges the importance of data security and has appropriate security measures to protect user data in place. It acknowledges users' control over their data and the right to modify it and request account deletion. Redcircle does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes.