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Podcast.co vs Transistor

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Podcast.co

Software

Professional podcast hosting and distribution

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Transistor

Software

Professional podcast hosting for businesses and creators

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Podcast.co limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions; Transistor starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • They diverge on capability: Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podcast.co and Transistor actually diverge.

Attributes where Podcast.co and Transistor differ
AttributePodcast.coTransistor
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20172018

Identical on both: starting price ($19/month), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Podcast.co

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Podcast websites
  • Distribution
  • YouTube
  • Social media
  • SSL encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • UK data centers

Only in Transistor

  • Unlimited podcasts
  • Private podcasting
  • Custom branding
  • API access
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Private podcast feeds
  • SSO integration

Both cover

  • Advanced analytics
  • Team collaboration
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Google Podcasts
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Podcast.co

  • Podcast hostingnot Transistor
  • Corporate podcastingnot Transistor
  • Network hostingnot Transistor

Transistor

  • Hosting and distributing multiple podcasts from one accountnot Podcast.co
  • Running private, subscriber-only podcast feedsnot Podcast.co
  • Publishing podcast websites and inserting dynamic audio adsnot Podcast.co

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Podcast.co

  • Limited advanced podcast customization compared to enterprise solutions
  • Transcription service costs extra at $20/month for only 10 hours
  • Download limits vary by plan; Lite tier caps at 15,000 monthly downloads

Transistor

  • Starter plan at $19 per month caps monthly downloads at 20,000
  • Private podcast subscribers are capped at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Dynamic ad insertion and auto-posting to YouTube require the $49 per month Professional plan or higher
  • Removing Transistor branding requires the $99 per month Business plan
  • Enterprise plans above 250,000 monthly downloads start at $199 per month and require contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Podcast.co

$19/month
  • Lite$19/month
    • 1 user
    • 15,000 monthly downloads
    • Basic podcast pages
  • Growth$49/month
    • 5 users
    • 75,000 monthly downloads
    • Advanced podcast pages
  • Premium$99/month
    • Unlimited users
    • 200,000 monthly downloads
    • Advanced podcast pages

Transistor

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • 10,000 downloads/month
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$49/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • 50,000 downloads/month
    • Advanced analytics
  • Business$99/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • 150,000 downloads/month
    • Full analytics
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • 300,000+ downloads
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Podcast.co if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want podcast websites.
Podcast.co review

Choose Transistor if

  • You need unlimited podcasts.
  • You also want private podcasting.
Transistor review

Questions people ask

Is Podcast.co or Transistor better?
Neither clearly leads. Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Transistor at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcast.co or Transistor?
Podcast.co starts at $19/month and Transistor at $19/month.
Does Podcast.co or Transistor run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Podcast.co best used for?
Podcast.co is most often used for podcast hosting, corporate podcasting, network hosting. Of those, podcast hosting and corporate podcasting are not what Transistor is typically brought in for.
What can Podcast.co do that Transistor cannot?
Podcast.co covers Unlimited hosting, Podcast websites, Distribution, YouTube. Transistor covers Unlimited podcasts, Private podcasting, Custom branding, API access. Both handle Advanced analytics, Team collaboration, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Podcast.co: How many podcasts can I host?

All Podcast.co plans allow unlimited podcasts and unlimited episodes. You can create and manage multiple shows under one account, with the Growth and Premium plans offering team collaboration for managing different podcasts.

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Podcast.co: Which platforms does Podcast.co distribute to?

Podcast.co provides one-click distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast directories. The platform also offers scheduled publishing and custom episode artwork.

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Podcast.co: What analytics are included?

All plans include audience data showing most popular episodes, listener locations, and top-performing platforms. Growth and Premium plans include more advanced analytics with team insights and subscriber tracking for private podcasts.

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Podcast.co: Is transcription included?

Audio transcription is available as an add-on service at $20 per month for 10 hours of audio transcription. This helps repurpose podcast content into blog posts and social media snippets.

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Podcast.co: Can I monetize my podcast?

Growth and Premium plans support private podcasting with invite-only episodes for paying subscribers. Podcast.co integrates with billing systems to deliver exclusive content to the right subscribers.

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Podcast.co: Is there a free trial?

Podcast.co offers a 14-day free trial with no hidden fees, allowing you to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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