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podcast host · Transistor

Transistor

Podcast host that prices by monthly downloads, with unlimited shows, episodes and team members on every plan.

52/100

#9 of 10 podcast hosts
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Transistor suits creators and teams who run several shows and want private feeds, a public API and a built-in website without paying per show1,3,7,9. Plans differ mainly by monthly downloads, from 20,000 on Starter1. The catch: there is no free plan, transcripts cost extra, and video hosting is not generally available yet1,4.

Best for: Teams and creators running several shows who want private podcasts and an API.

Where the points come from

Hosting limits8 of 20
Publishing20 of 28
Ads and stats7 of 13
Your data15 of 21
Price2 of 18

Hosting limits 8 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Unlimited episodesYesFAQ: no limit on the number of episodes or on total storage; single files up to 1000MB1.4 / 4
No monthly upload capNot publishedFAQ says there is no limit on episodes or total storage, but no page states that monthly uploads are unlimited1.0 / 6
No download capNoStarter allows 20,000 monthly downloads1.0 / 6
More than one showYesShows are unlimited on all plans1.4 / 4

Publishing 20 of 28 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Directory submission guidesApple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon MusicHelp centre documents Apple Podcasts, Spotify and one-click Amazon Music submission. YouTube Music is not named5,13.3 / 4
Private podcastsYesEach subscriber gets a unique RSS feed through an invite link; 50 subscribers on Starter1,3.6 / 6
Video podcastsNoThe video page says Coming Soon and sends visitors to a waitlist; the changelog describes a beta, so it is not generally available4,15.0 / 4
Automatic transcriptsNoAI transcription is listed as a separate add-on of 5 or 20 hours a month, not in plan prices1.0 / 3
Team membersYesUnlimited team members on every plan; each person sets their own password1,8.4 / 4
Public APIYesAPI docs cover creating, updating and publishing episodes; included on Starter, Professional and Business1,7.3 / 3
Show website and playerYesWebsites are included with every plan, with an embeddable player9.4 / 4

Ads and stats 7 of 13 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Dynamic ad insertionYesDynamic ads (pre-, mid- and post-roll) are listed on Professional and Business1,6.7 / 7
IAB-certified downloadsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's pricing, features or help pages1,2,14.0 / 6

Your data 15 of 21 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Import from another hostYesHelp centre describes importing a show from another provider, which copies existing content into Transistor11.7 / 7
Redirect when you leaveYesSettings has a Permanent Redirect (301) field for the RSS feed; it stays after cancelling12.8 / 8
Download your filesNot publishedon the vendor's help centre or switching guide10,14.0 / 6

Price 2 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free plan that publishesNoNo free plan is listed; plans start with a 14-day trial1.0 / 8
Cheapest paid plan$15.83/moStarter $19 a month; page's yearly deal is 12 months for the price of 10, so $19 x 10 / 121.2 / 10

The rule behind each line: how we score podcast hosts.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
StarterUp to 20,000 downloads a month$19/month1$15.83Yearly deal: 12 months for the price of 10; 50 private subscribers
ProfessionalUp to 100,000 downloads a month$49/month1$40.83Adds dynamic ads and YouTube auto-posting; 500 private subscribers
BusinessUp to 250,000 downloads a month$99/month1$82.50Adds branding removal; 3,000 private subscribers

The pricing page lists monthly prices and a yearly deal of 12 months for the price of 10; yearly figures here are monthly price x 10 / 121. A 14-day free trial is offered1.

Strengths

  • Unlimited shows, episodes and team members on every plan1,8.
  • Private podcasts give each subscriber a unique feed, with 50 subscribers on Starter1,3.
  • A 301 redirect field and an import tool for other hosts are documented in the help centre11,12.
  • Public API documents creating, updating and publishing episodes7.
  • A podcast website is included with every plan9.

Limits

  • Starter caps downloads at 20,000 a month; the next plan costs $49 a month1.
  • No free plan, only a 14-day trial1.
  • Transcription is sold as a separate add-on1.
  • Video podcast hosting is on a waitlist and not generally available4.
  • Dynamic ad insertion needs Professional or higher, from $49 a month1,6.

Other podcast hosts

  1. 1
    PodbeanCreators who want a free start, a low paid tier and a clear way to leave
    77/100
    $12/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 2
    CastosCreators who want no caps and a WordPress-friendly host
    77/100
    $15.83/mocheapest paid plan
  3. 3
    RSS.comCreators who want a free start and AI transcripts included
    72/100
    $15/mocheapest paid plan
  4. 4
    AcastCreators who want free hosting or plan to sell ads through the host's marketplace
    67/100
    $14.99/mocheapest paid plan

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Sources

  1. Transistor pricing, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Transistor features, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Private podcasts, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Video podcast hosting, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Podcast distribution, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Dynamic ad insertion, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Transistor API documentation, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Invite multiple collaborators, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Podcast website builder, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Switching podcast hosting, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. Importing / Migrating, Transistor Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. How to forward your Transistor podcast feed (301 redirect), Transistor Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. Submit your show to all the popular directories, Transistor Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. Transistor Help home, Transistor Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  15. Transistor changelog, Transistor. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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