Podcast Tools

Find the best hosting platforms for your podcast—hosting, editing, transcription, marketing, clipping, and analytics in one place.

Hosting Platforms

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Simplecast

Professional podcast hosting platform offering advanced analytics, team collaboration tools, and seamless distribution to major listening apps.

PAID $15.00/mo Visit
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Buzzsprout

User-friendly podcast hosting platform that makes it easy to publish, distribute, and track your podcast. It offers automatic distribution to major directories, detailed listener analytics, and built-in audio enhancement tools. Its simple dashboard makes it especially popular with independent creators.

FREEMIUM $19.99/mo Visit
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Libsyn

Long-established podcast hosting provider known for reliability and scalability. It offers advanced distribution options, monetization tools, and detailed analytics. Many experienced podcasters choose Libsyn for its stability and control over RSS feeds.

PAID $12.00/mo Visit
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Spotify for Podcasters

Free podcast hosting platform that integrates directly with Spotify’s ecosystem. It includes monetization options, audience insights, and support for both audio and video podcasts. It’s ideal for creators looking for a no-cost way to distribute and grow their show.

FREE Visit
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Castos

Provides unlimited hosting, private podcasting options, and deep WordPress integration for creators and businesses.

PAID $19.00/mo Visit
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RedCircle

Hosting and monetization platform focused on helping podcasters grow through cross-promotion, dynamic ads, and audience analytics.

PAID $14.99/mo Visit
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Captivate

Offers growth-focused podcast hosting with marketing tools, call-to-action links, and advanced analytics built in.

PAID $17.00/mo Visit
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Blubrry

Combines podcast hosting, statistics, and monetization tools with strong WordPress integration via its PowerPress plugin.

FREEMIUM $15.00/mo Visit
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Spreaker

Provides hosting, live broadcasting, monetization, and dynamic ad insertion for podcasters of all sizes.

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Transistor

Focuses on creators and brands who run multiple shows under one account, with easy episode distribution to all major listening apps and built‑in podcast websites. It offers team access, private podcasts, and detailed analytics on downloads, listener trends, and episode performance.

PAID $19.00/mo Visit

RSS.com

Affordable, unlimited episode hosting with an intuitive dashboard, automated distribution to major podcast directories, and IAB-certified analytics. Creators can also enable programmatic advertising and use built‑in tools for basic episode pages and embedded players.

FREEMIUM $11.99/mo
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Podomatic

Record, upload, and host audio directly from desktop or mobile, then publish to major directories in a few clicks. It includes basic analytics, embeddable players, and integrations with Patreon and advertising partners for monetization.

FREEMIUM $9.99/mo Visit
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Castopod

Open‑source, self-hosted podcast platform that lets you keep full control over your content and data. It supports modern podcasting features like chapters, transcripts, and Podcasting 2.0 tags, plus built‑in web pages and social-style interactions on episodes.

FREE Visit
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Megaphone

Targets professional publishers and networks, with strong ad‑insertion and campaign management tools built in. It offers robust analytics, dynamic ad insertion, and enterprise-grade support for large catalogs.

PAID Visit