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title: Best Podcast Hosting Platforms
canonical: https://saasranked.com/best/podcast-hosting-platforms/
facts_checked: 2026-10-09
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# Best Podcast Hosting Platforms

Store your episodes, publish them to every podcast app, and take your show with you if you leave. 10 podcast hosts ranked by points out of 100 from 18 published rules. Method: https://saasranked.com/best/podcast-hosting-platforms/how-we-score/

| # | Product | Points | Hosting limits | Publishing | Ads and stats | Your data | Price | Cheapest paid plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Podbean](https://saasranked.com/software/podbean.md) | 77 | 10/20 | 27/28 | 13/13 | 15/21 | 12/18 | $12/mo |
| 2 | [Castos](https://saasranked.com/software/castos.md) | 77 | 20/20 | 27/28 | 7/13 | 21/21 | 2/18 | $15.83/mo |
| 3 | [RSS.com](https://saasranked.com/software/rss-com.md) | 72 | 16/20 | 18/28 | 13/13 | 15/21 | 10/18 | $15/mo |
| 4 | [Acast](https://saasranked.com/software/acast.md) | 67 | 8/20 | 21/28 | 13/13 | 15/21 | 10/18 | $14.99/mo |
| 5 | [Podigee](https://saasranked.com/software/podigee.md) | 65 | 10/20 | 27/28 | 13/13 | 15/21 | 0/18 | $19.58/mo |
| 6 | [Spreaker](https://saasranked.com/software/spreaker.md) | 62 | 8/20 | 20/28 | 13/13 | 13/21 | 8/18 | $22.37/mo |
| 7 | [Spotify for Creators](https://saasranked.com/software/spotify-for-creators.md) | 58 | 8/20 | 11/28 | 0/13 | 21/21 | 18/18 | $0 |
| 8 | [Buzzsprout](https://saasranked.com/software/buzzsprout.md) | 55 | 4/20 | 22/28 | 6/13 | 21/21 | 2/18 | $15/mo |
| 9 | [Transistor](https://saasranked.com/software/transistor.md) | 52 | 8/20 | 20/28 | 7/13 | 15/21 | 2/18 | $15.83/mo |
| 10 | [Captivate](https://saasranked.com/software/captivate.md) | 50 | 4/20 | 20/28 | 13/13 | 13/21 | 0/18 | $17/mo |

## 1. Podbean

Best for: Creators who want a free start, a low paid tier and a clear way to leave. Podbean suits creators who want a free start and a low-cost paid plan with unmetered bandwidth. It documents importing a show, a 301 redirect out and API access. The catch: the cheapest paid plan covers one channel and caps uploads at 16 hours of audio a month, and private podcasts need the $99 Business plan.

## 2. Castos

Best for: Creators who want no caps and a WordPress-friendly host. Castos suits creators who want no limits on shows, episodes or downloads and plan to leave or arrive without losing listeners, since it documents import, a 301 redirect and file download. Transcripts and private feeds come with the entry plan, and paid plans can request dynamic ad insertion. The catch: there is no free plan, and video hosting and larger teams cost more.

## 3. RSS.com

Best for: Creators who want a free start and AI transcripts included. RSS.com suits creators who want to start free and move to a low-priced paid plan with AI transcripts and a podcast website. Ad insertion (PAID) is listed on Plus, and video sits on Max. The catch: its API is still in beta, and its privacy page does not mention private podcasts.

## 4. Acast

Best for: Creators who want free hosting or plan to sell ads through the host's marketplace. Acast suits creators who want a free start, a low-priced plan with unlimited shows, or ads sold through its marketplace. It states that its download counts are IAB 2.2 certified and offers an import tool and feed redirect. The catch: the pages do not state upload or download limits for paid plans, and private podcasts and file downloads are not documented.

## 5. Podigee

Best for: Creators who want video, private feeds and ad insertion in one host. Podigee suits creators who want audio without upload limits, video distribution and a clear way to move in or out, all documented. Team seats, private feeds and ad insertion need Scale or higher. The catch: Starter allows one show, and the free Launch plan is limited to 60 minutes of audio.

## 6. Spreaker

Best for: Creators who want a free start and a host with built-in ad insertion. Spreaker suits creators who want a free plan and a paid tier with unlimited shows and episodes. It documents an RSS importer, episode download and an API. The catch: its plan pages give no download or upload figures, and transcripts come from outside services.

## 7. Spotify for Creators

Best for: New podcasters who want free hosting and a documented way to leave later. Spotify for Creators suits people who want to host for free and keep the option to move later: it offers an import tool, a 301 redirect and audio downloads. Video episodes are supported on Spotify. The catch: downloads are one at a time, and ad income needs 1K audience members in four countries.

## 8. Buzzsprout

Best for: Beginners who publish a single show on a steady schedule. Buzzsprout suits one-show podcasters who want simple tools, automatic transcripts and a documented way out: it has an import tool, a dashboard 301 redirect and a bulk audio download. The catch: the Audio plan caps uploads at 72 hours a year and covers one podcast, and a private feed is not offered.

## 9. Transistor

Best for: Teams and creators running several shows who want private podcasts and an API. Transistor suits creators and teams who run several shows and want private feeds, a public API and a built-in website without paying per show. Plans differ mainly by monthly downloads, from 20,000 on Starter. The catch: there is no free plan, transcripts cost extra, and video hosting is not generally available yet.

## 10. Captivate

Best for: Creators who want private feeds and ad insertion without paying for a higher tier. Captivate suits creators who run several shows or want private feeds and ad insertion included, because every plan has the same features. Pricing starts at $17 a month billed yearly, and downloads are capped by tier. The catch: there is no free plan, and its redirect guide covers moving to Captivate rather than leaving it.