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Podcast.co vs Transistor

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Podcast.co

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting and distribution

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Transistor

Podcasting

Professional podcast hosting for businesses and creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Transistor has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Podcast.co and Transistor differ
AttributePodcast.coTransistor
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
Founded20172018

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

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

  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Podcast.co
  • Audio content publishingnot Podcast.co
  • Private subscriber managementnot 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

Free
  • Starter$19/month
    • 20K monthly downloads
    • 50 private subscribers
    • Unlimited podcasts
  • Professional$49/month
    • 100K monthly downloads
    • 500 private subscribers
    • Dynamic ads
  • Business$99/month
    • 250K monthly downloads
    • 3K private subscribers
    • Branded removal
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom limits exceeding 250K downloads or 3K private subscribers

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 want to start without paying.
  • 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 Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Podcast.co or Transistor?
Transistor has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Podcast.co and Free for Transistor.
Does Podcast.co or Transistor run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Transistor for free?
Yes. Transistor has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podcast.co starts at $19/month.
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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Transistor: Does Transistor offer a free trial?

Yes, Transistor offers a 14-day free trial.

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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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Transistor: Can I save money by paying annually?

Yes, Transistor offers 12 months for the price of 10 when you pay yearly, representing a 17% discount.

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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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